Carmen O’Leary fights to help Indigenous survivors of violence amid budget cuts

Carmen O'Leary

For nearly 20 years, Carmen O’Leary has been an advocate, resource and leader for Indigenous women. While many allies have come and gone over the years, O’Leary has remained dedicated to bettering the supports available to Indigenous survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. She travels across the country, speaking to lawmakers in the nation’s capital about the need for funding and resources. One of her goals is to create a safe housing program for survivors of violence through funding from the Violence Against Women Act.

With few options available, many Indigenous people live in shared housing on reservations in remote locations, which can create unsafe living conditions for women. Read More At - https://www.buffalosfire.com/funding-for-tribal-services-threatened-by-big-beautiful-bill