With VAWA renewal, Cherokee Nation has greater authority to protect Native women and families

The majority of these attacks are perpetrated by non-Native men. Under VAWA … over non-Indians who commit domestic violence on tribal land. Under special tribal jurisdiction, we have prosecuted …The majority of these attacks are perpetrated by non-Native men. Under VAWA … over non-Indians who commit domestic violence on tribal land. Under special tribal jurisdiction, we have prosecuted …