White Earth Nation

Domestic Violence Shelter

Temporary emergency shelter for people who have experienced domestic abuse

Description

Shelter offering a safe space for battered women, their families and others who have experienced domestic abuse

Additional Information

The Omiimii Wadiswan Equay Shelter provides temporary shelter to Native American and Non-Native female victim/survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault or trafficking.

Features

• Area Served by County
  • Becker County
  • Clearwater County
  • Mahnomen County

• Specialization
  • Native American Community

Eligibility

The potential resident must be 18 years old or older and currently be in or leaving an abusive relationship, be a victim of sexual assault who fears for her safety, or be a victim of stalking or human trafficking.

Potential residents will be prioritized for shelter services based on their need for safety and level of danger/lethality risk. Priority will be given to Native American women living on or near the White Earth Reservation.

Minor male children, 16 years or younger will be permitted to reside in the shelter with their parent or guardian determined on a case by case basis.