Mission Statement
The Miami Tribe of Oklahoma Intimate Partner Violence Prevention Program (IPVPP) provides trauma-informed, culturally responsive, victim-centered services to adult and youth victims of intimate partner violence, sexual violence, dating violence, stalking, and sex trafficking. The program prioritizes survivor safety, offender accountability, and the confidentiality of all victims seeking services.
ALL EMERGENCIES CALL 911
What is Intimate Partner Violence (IPV)?
Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) occurs when one person shows a pattern of behavior to maintain power and control over another person in an intimate relationship. This behavior can include the use of physical and sexual violence, threats and intimidation, emotional abuse, and financial control.
Definition by the National Domestic Violence Hotline, "Abuse Defined" (2018).
Does your partner ever...
- hit, kick, shove or injure you?
- use weapons/objects against you or threaten to do so?
- force or coerce you to engage in unwanted sexual acts?
- threaten to hurt you or others, have you deported, disclose your sexual orientation or other personal information?
- control what you do and who you see in a way that interferes with your work, education or other personal activities?
- use technology to track, monitor or frighten you?
- steal or destroy your belongings?
- constantly criticize you, call you names or put you down? make you feel afraid?
- deny your basic needs such as food, housing, clothing, or medical and physical assistance?
If you answered "yes" to any of the above, please know that help is available.
It is NOT your fault.
If you are being abused by your partner, you may feel confused, afraid, angry, and/or trapped. All these emotions are normal responses to abuse. You may also blame yourself for what is happening. However, please know that abuse is a purposeful and deliberate behavior where one person uses abusive tactics to gain power and control over another person. Abuse is never the victim’s fault.
Types of Services Offered
The program provides, but is not limited to, these services:
- Advocacy Services (systems, legal, medical)
- Referrals to appropriate community partners
- Emergency Shelter Assistance
- Rental Assistance & Deposits
- Grocery Assistance
- Transportation Support
- Emergency Closet (change of clothing/basic needs for emergent situations)
- Legal Assistance
Client is an eligible enrolled Miami Tribal member residing within a 50-mile radius. We extend these services to enrolled members of other federally recognized tribes who reside in Ottawa County, including, but not limited to, clients requesting services fleeing an abusive situation to seek shelter on a case-by-case basis, dependent on funding availability.
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The Miami Tribe of Oklahoma Intimate Partner Violence Prevention Program (IPVPP)