Statement of Purpose
The Domestic Violence (hereinafter referred to as DV) Department offered through the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska (hereinafter PTN) was first established July of 1998. The intent of the Department is to promote the safety of DV, Stalking, Elder Abuse, Human Trafficking, Dating Violence, and Sexual Assault Survivors. Services provided by the DV Department include, but are not limited to, advocacy services, emergency shelter placement, resource referrals, transportation, case management, and other resources as they relate to survivors’ immediate needs during a DV crisis. The PTN’s DV Department assists eligible Native American clients in identifying a safe living environment and provides survivor support.
Mission Statement
To assist Native American victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, elder abuse, and human trafficking by providing a diversified continuum of services focused on safety, empowerment, and self-sufficiency. Through community partnerships, the PTN DV Department raises awareness, provides services, and educates community members about domestic violence issues and crime victim rights.
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)
Brochures & Support Materials
Download: Advocate Introduction Letter
Download: Domestic Violence FAQs
Download: Domestic Violence Program
Download: Elder Abuse Services
Download: Human Trafficking
Download: Trauma Informed Care
Download: Power and Control Wheel
Download: Power and Control Wheel for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans Relationships
Website: Healthy Relationship Spectrum
National Domestic Hotline Resources
- General Hotline Information
- COVID-19 Special Report
- Recognize the signs
- What is domestic violence?
- What is digital abuse?
- A future without fear
- Everybody deserves healthy relationships
- Recognize the signs of abuse
