The hopi-tewa womens coalition to end abuse (htwcea) serves the hopi tribe in arizona includingits 12 independent hopi and tewa villagesand the local tribal programs addressing domestic and sexual…

The hopi-tewa womens coalition to end abuse (htwcea) serves the hopi tribe in arizona includingits 12 independent hopi and tewa villagesand the local tribal programs addressing domestic and sexual violence. Through partnerships and this funding, htwcea will: 1) increase awareness of domestic violence and sexual assault against indian women; 2) enhance the response to violence against indian women at the federal, state, and tribal levels; 3) identify and provide technical assistance to the coalition membership and tribal communities to enhance access to essential services to indian women victimized by domestic and sexual violence, including SEX trafficking; and 4) assist the hopi tribe in developing and promoting state, local and tribal legislation and policies that enhance best practices for responding to violent crimes against indian women, including crimes of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, SEX trafficking, and stalking. The htwcea also intends to address sexual assault response and enhance services to victims.