Indigenous violence survivors see fewer services after federal cuts

By: Nada Hassanein

Outlets: Stateline

Published: July 15, 2026

Words: 1,033

Last Updated: 4 days, 13 hours ago

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Organizations serving American Indian and Alaska Native survivors of violence say reductions in federal funding have led to over 1,000 unmet requests for help, according to a new report.

The Urban Indian Health Institute, an Indigenous health research group, surveyed 201 tribes, tribal organizations and urban Indian organizations and nonprofits about how funding cuts are affecting the survivor support and safety services they offer. These include safe housing, counseling, transportation, direct cash assistance, and court …

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