| Gregory E. Pyle, Chief Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma |
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| Gary Batton, Asst. Chief Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma |
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What is Family Violence? Domestic (or Family) Violence is a pattern of behavior where one person in a relationship tries to gain power and control over his or her partner through fear and intimidation. This can take the form of threatening or actually using physical violence, or the abuse can be emotional, verbal, economic or sexual. QUICK FACTS * Native women are more victimized than any U.S. segment * 34% of Indian women will be raped in their lifetime * 64% of Indian women will be assaulted in their lifetime * Indian women are stalked over twice as much as other women BREAK THE SILENCE - CALL FOR HELP Break the silence of family violence. If you are a victim of family violence - or if you're living in fear of violence - contact Choctaw Nation Children and Family Services. Call 800-522-6170. USEFUL CONTACTS Oklahoma Safeline- 800-522-7233 (SAFE) |
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| Our children. Our tribe. Our future. Children and Family Services is committed to the preservation of Choctaw Families and our heritage. 800-522-6170 580-924-8280 Contact us |
