Domestic Violence – Ponca Tribe of Nebraska

Who To Call

DV staff are located in the following tribal offices and can be reached during regular business hours, Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.:

Lincoln: 402-438-9222
Omaha: 402-734-5275
Norfolk: 402-371-8834
Niobrara: 402-857-3391
Sioux City: 712-258-0500

If you are experiencing an emergency outside of these times, please call one of the service providers below:
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-SAFE(7233)
National Sexual Assault Hotline: 800-656-HOPE(4673)
Child Abuse Hotline:
800-652-1999 (Nebraska)
800-362-2178 (Iowa)
877-244-0864 (South Dakota)
National Human Trafficking Hotline: 888-373-7888
Elder Abuse Hotline: 800-252-8966

How We Help

The PTN’s DV Department assists Native American clients in identifying a safe living environment and provides survivor support. Services may vary by location, but help is given to all.

The Domestic Violence Program provides crisis and emergency services for victims of sexual assault, stalking, human trafficking, elder abuse, dating violence, domestic violence, and trauma.

Advocacy and case management
Community resource referrals
Development of safety plans
Job readiness skills
Legal and court advocacy
Protection orders
Shelter referral and placement
Transportation
Financial Assistance
Support Groups | Talking Circles

The staff holds several prevention and awareness activities for community members about issues surrounding domestic violence. We exchange ideas on how to increase awareness of domestic violence and its devastating effects in the communities we serve.

We also are involved with the Community Response Teams in several Ponca Tribal service areas. Members meet monthly to discuss effective and accountable services for perpetrators and enhanced support for victims. The department has a Human Anti-Trafficking Response Team that meets each quarter to provide a coordinated response to Native American victims of sex and labor trafficking.

Confidentiality

The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska’s Department of Social Services maintains a strict policy on the confidentiality of client records. All information shared, or which we become aware of through our work with clients, will remain confidential. This means it will not be shared with anyone outside our staff unless you have given us written permission. DV staff are located in the following tribal offices:

Lincoln: 402-438-9222
Omaha: 402-734-5275
Norfolk: 402-371-8834
Niobrara: 402-857-3391
Sioux City: 712-258-0500
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-SAFE(7233)
National Sexual Assault Hotline: 800-656-HOPE(4673)