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SOUTHWEST INDIGENOUS WOMEN'S

AZ · EIN 141975548 · $430K rev · operational · www.swiwc.org
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The Southwest Indigenous Women's Coalition (SWIWC) is dedicated to increasing the capacity of Indigenous communities in Arizona to address and respond to domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, sex trafficking, and teen relationship violence. They provide education, training, technical assistance, and policy advocacy to support survivors and promote safety and justice within tribal communities.

activities · 15

what they do

direct service · 8
  • Community education and awareness events Indigenous Youth & Women's Safety Training
    Organizes and participates in events to raise public awareness about domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, teen relationship violence, sex trafficking, and missing or murdered Indigenous relatives.
  • Domestic violence prevention program in Hualapai Tribe community
    Implements a domestic violence prevention program specifically within the Hualapai Tribe community to address and reduce incidents of intimate partner violence.
  • On Eagles Wings domestic violence support program Domestic & Sexual Violence Crisis Support
    Provides direct domestic violence support services through the On Eagles Wings program in the Gila River Indian Community.
  • Publication of tribal community newsletter
    Produces SWIWConnections, a semi-annual newsletter that shares news, events, and updates from Arizona’s Tribal Communities on issues including domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, sex trafficking, and missing or murdered Indigenous relatives.
  • SWIWConnections newsletter publication
    Publishes SWIWConnections, a semi-annual newsletter that shares news, events, and updates from Arizona Tribal Communities on issues including domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, sex trafficking, and missing or murdered Indigenous relatives.
  • Tohdenasshai Committee Against Family Abuse Domestic & Sexual Violence Crisis Support
    Operates the Tohdenasshai Committee Against Family Abuse in Kayenta, Arizona, to address and respond to family abuse within the local community.
  • Video documentation of advocacy events Indigenous Cultural Wellness Events
    Maintains a video gallery featuring recordings of key events such as the Young Women Are Sacred Conference, The Monument Quilt, and tribal domestic violence programs to preserve and share advocacy efforts.
  • Video gallery of advocacy events and programs Indigenous Cultural Wellness Events
    Maintains a video gallery featuring events such as the Young Women Are Sacred Conference, The Monument Quilt, and the Fort Mojave Domestic Violence Program to document and share advocacy and community efforts.
advocacy · 4
  • Governing board leadership to end violence against Indigenous women
    Operates a governing board composed entirely of Native women to guide organizational strategy and advocacy efforts aimed at ending violence against Indigenous women in Arizona.
  • Governing board leadership to end violence against Indigenous women
    Operates a governing board composed entirely of Native women focused on ending violence against Indigenous women in Arizona, providing strategic direction and advocacy leadership.
  • Policy advocacy for tribal violence prevention Policy Advocacy for Domestic Violence Services
    Advances policy changes to strengthen tribal, state, and federal responses to domestic and sexual violence by convening policymakers and participating in tribal, state, and federal task forces and committees.
  • Policy advocacy for tribal violence response reform Policy Advocacy for Domestic Violence Services
    Advances policy changes to strengthen tribal, state, and federal responses to domestic and sexual violence by engaging in task forces, committees, and convening policymakers.
capacity building · 3
  • Technical assistance for tribal violence response
    Provides technical assistance to tribal programs and communities to improve responses to domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, sex trafficking, and teen relationship violence.
  • Training programs on gender-based violence and MMIW Indigenous Youth & Women's Safety Training
    Offers training on domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, sex trafficking, teen relationship violence, and the crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous relatives for tribal and community stakeholders.
  • Training programs on gender-based violence in tribal communities Indigenous Youth & Women's Safety Training
    Offers training on domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, sex trafficking, teen relationship violence, and missing and murdered Indigenous relatives for tribal advocates, service providers, and community members.
strategies · 9

how they think

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named programs · 4

what they call their work

Education/Outreach
Conducts events to raise awareness and educate the community about domestic violence, sexual assault, and related issues.
Policy Advocacy
Engages in policy advocacy to influence legislation and improve responses to domestic and sexual violence in tribal communities.
Technical Assistance
Provides tailored technical assistance sessions to enhance the capacity of communities to respond to domestic violence and related issues.
Training Services
Offers interactive training on topics related to domestic violence, sexual assault, and other forms of violence against Indigenous women.
relationships · 81

who they work with

  • A New Leaf Partner — Listed as a related Arizona DV/SA Program
  • A New Leaf Partner — Partner organization providing support services including basic needs, career development, and budgeting to promote lifelong independence
  • ASU Intimate Partner Homicide Research Study Partner — Listed as a related Arizona DV/SA Program
  • Against Abuse, Inc Partner — Listed as a related Arizona DV/SA Program
  • Ak-Chin Indian Community Partner — Lists a legal assistant/victim advocate from the Office of the Prosecutors.
  • Ak-Chin Indian Community Partner — SWIWC lists a victim advocate from the Ak-Chin Indian Community Office of the Prosecutors.
  • Amberley’s Place Partner — Listed as a related Arizona DV/SA Program
  • Arizona Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence (ACEDSV) Partner — Listed as a related Arizona DV/SA Program
  • Arizona Criminal Justice Commission Government — Listed as a related Arizona DV/SA Program
  • Arizona Department of Corrections Rehabilitation and Reentry Program Government — Listed as a related Arizona DV/SA Program
  • Arizona Department of Economic Security Domestic Violence Program Government — Listed as a related Arizona DV/SA Program
  • Arizona Department of Health Services Government — Listed as a related Arizona DV/SA Program
  • Arizona Judicial Branch Government — Listed as a related Arizona DV/SA Program
  • Arizona Legal Women and Youth Services (ALWAYS) Partner — Listed as a related Arizona DV/SA Program
  • Arizona Voice for Crime Victims Partner — Listed as a related Arizona DV/SA Program
  • Bloom365 Partner — Listed as a related Arizona DV/SA Program
  • CASA of Maricopa County Partner — Listed as a related Arizona DV/SA Program
  • Care 7 Program Partner — Listed as a related Arizona DV/SA Program
  • Catholic Charities Pathways Program Partner — Listed as a related Arizona DV/SA Program
  • Child Crisis Center Partner — Listed as a related Arizona DV/SA Program
  • Child Help Partner — Listed as a related Arizona DV/SA Program
  • Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility Partner — Listed as a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner-Sexual Assault Response Team (SANE–SART) resource in Chinle, Arizona.
  • Colorado River Indian Tribe Partner — Lists contact information for the tribe.
  • Colorado River Regional Crisis Center Partner — Listed as a related Arizona DV/SA Program
  • DomesticShelters.org Partner — Partner organization offering a searchable directory of domestic violence programs and shelters in the U.S. and Canada, along with tools and information for survivors and service providers
  • EMPACT Suicide Prevention Center Partner — Listed as a related Arizona DV/SA Program
  • Emerge! Center Against Domestic Abuse Partner — Listed as a related Arizona DV/SA Program
  • Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation Partner — Lists a Domestic Violence Victim Advocate from the Office of the Prosecutors.
  • Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation Partner — SWIWC lists a Domestic Violence Victim Advocate from the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation Office of the Prosecutors.
  • Fort Mojave Indian Tribe Partner — Lists contact information for the tribe.
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