Supporting Survivors and Self-Indigenized

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Supporting Survivors & Self—Indigenized (SSS-I; Miye na Wicakiya Oyate Wi Okiciyapi Kta) is a Lakota-grounded guide to responding to children’s disclosure of sexual abuse/assault. We hope you find the videos and handouts on this website helpful. Feel free to email us for more information at LakotaFAP@umich.edu.

Defining sexual abuse

What to do if a child discloses sexual abuse

What not to say if a child discloses sexual abuse

What to say if a child discloses sexual abuse

Mandated reporting

Self care