# HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY > Briefs, arguments, decisions, and more. URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Apawnee_oklahoma%3Abb98ab38eb74782f ## Record - **Collection:** Tribal code - **Document type:** Tribal code ## Text HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY The idea for a domestic violence program started at the grass-roots level and has grown to take a holistic approach to ending violence in our community. We journey through a healing process that begins to recognize, identify, and change generational trauma patterns and provide long term support. Ti-hirasa was named by respected tribal members and means “this one is first;” whether that is child, woman, or man, we want victims and survivors to know that their safety comes first. PROGRAM OVERVIEW We are a confidential support service that serves Pawnee County and the tribal jurisdiction. We serve all victims of abuse regardless of race, economic HEALING CENTER FOR DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE AND STALKING status, religion, or education background. Ti-hirasa is committed to stopping interpersonal violence and is dedicated to helping families end the cycle of violence that is frequently passed on from one generation to another. We seek to empower the victims of these crimes and to hold perpetrators accountable. We also seek social change through community awareness and client advocacy. We offer victims of domestic violence, dating violence, This project was supported by Grant No. TW-AX-0009 awarded by the Office of Violence Against Women, U.S. 24 HOUR HOTLINE 918-399-3310 sexual assault, and stalking the tools to live a life Department of Justice. The opinions, free from abuse. We want to offer solutions and findings, conclusions, and recommendations TOLL FREE NUMBER alternatives by providing assistance, promoting expressed in this brochure are those of the self-sufficiency, and offering critical support author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the 855-810-4144 services. views of the Department of Justice, Office of Violence Against Women. CALL OR TEXT FOR IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE SAFETY FIRST SHELTERING Safety is our top priority. At Ti-hirasa we work to Ti-hirasa partners with confidential shelters all CHU RAHIKUTS “BRAVE WOMAN” GROUP foster a safe environment in which positive change around the state to provide victims with immediate Therapeutic group session is designed to offer can take place, while teaching critical safety rest, care, and lodging. Shelter is typically a 30- healing and support for survivors of domestic planning for all ages. Your case manager will work 90 day stay in community living where they will violence, sexual assault, and stalking. Hands on with you immediately to identify further ways of provide food, clothing, and other necessities to activities will promote healing and character enhancing your safety, as well as strategies for both adults and children in crisis. You will be paired development. Our goal is to promote growth from minimizing or escaping dangerous situations. We with a case manager that will help assist you get on survivor to advocate for this epidemic. Group is know you are the expert of your experience and we your feet and obtain employment or income. offered on the first and third Monday of each month; will help you create a safety plan that makes sense children’s group and local transportation is also for your current situation. SAFESTAR SEXUAL ASSAULT RESPONSE offered. AGENCY SERVICES A Safestar is a specially selected woman who COMMUNITY EDUCATION • 24-Hour Help Line is successfully trained and qualified to provide Ti-hirasa provides educational programs and • Women’s Group emergency first aid, health care referrals, and workshops for schools and other groups about • Education Classes forensic examinations to sexual assault victims. domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, human • Victim Support Immediate medical attention will be available in trafficking, teen dating violence, and other related • Children’s Group Pawnee County directly after a sexual assault crime topics. Please contact us to come talk to your group • Community Education has been committed. Safestars may also testify as today! • Volunteer Opportunities “fact witnesses” or “eye witnesses” in court on your • Protective Order Information and Assistance behalf if you receive this service. • Court Accompaniment and Support • Transportation to Shelter or Other Relevant CASE MANAGEMENT provide valuable services to victims, their families, VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Ti-hirasa offers opportunities for individuals to Appointments This service is provided to support and empower and our community as a whole. Experiences may • Employment/Financial Counseling you. Your case manager will work with you include cooking, baby-sitting, organizing donations, • Material Assistance to develop a goal plan for self-sufficiency, event assistance, and many other areas of service. • Life Skills Classes which will guide your services and include any An application, intake process, and orientation will community referrals for outside services you be provided to each interested party. We would love NATIVE WOMEN ONLY may need. This may include transportation to to have you join our team! • Emergency Victim Assistance court/other appointments, DV education classes, • Legal Assistance accompaniment and advocacy, crisis intervention, LIFE-SKILL WORKSHOPS • Traditional Healing Ceremonies information/referrals, assistance in finding Ti-hirasa offers on-site classes by professionals affordable permanent housing, job training, resume on topics designed to meet the needs of our writing, and any other services to encourage you to participants. Topics include: Parenting, Couponing, live a violence free life. Conflict Resolution, Budgeting, Healthy Boundaries, Historical Trauma, Court Preparation, Job Readiness, and more. --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Apawnee_oklahoma%3Abb98ab38eb74782f. Public record. Not legal advice.