Abigail Echo-Hawk

A report by the Urban Indian Health Institute found that federal funding cuts have led to over 1,000 unmet requests for help from American Indian and Alaska Native survivors of violence, including safe housing and counseling. The Trump administration's cuts to agencies like the Department of Justice and Health and Human Services reduced services, with 36% to 41% of programs affected. Congressional testimony highlighted financial uncertainty causing staff layoffs and hesitancy to reinstate programs.

A report by the Urban Indian Health Institute found that federal funding cuts have led to over 1,000 unmet requests for help from American Indian and Alaska Native survivors of violence. Tribal organizations reported reduced services including safe housing, counseling, and legal assistance, with the Trump administration cutting millions from grants at the Departments of Justice and Health and Human Services.

A report by the Urban Indian Health Institute found that federal funding cuts under the Trump administration led to over 1,000 unmet requests for services for American Indian and Alaska Native violence survivors, including 690 safe housing-related requests. The cuts, affecting departments like Justice and Health and Human Services, caused reductions in services such as counseling and legal assistance, with Rep. Adelita Grijalva discussing the issue in a congressional hearing.

Federal funding cuts have led to over 1,000 unmet requests for violence survivor services among American Indian and Alaska Native communities, including safe housing and counseling. The Urban Indian Health Institute's report highlights reduced services due to budget cuts under the Trump administration, affecting tribal organizations reliant on Justice and Health and Human Services grants.