Oglala Sioux Tribe Victim Services

10/30/2026

OST Victim Service Advocates at the OST Tribal Court Annual Trunk Or Treat. Please come see us at our table.

Also today, starting now until 1:30pm, come to our Pine Ridge office located at 442 Apache Road for hotdogs and chips for our Domestic Violence awareness campaign.

10/24/2026

Utahnna Bear Comes Out's story

Utahnna Bearcomesout's family and friends remember her as a fun person and a caring mother. They also remember how she cut herself off from others during…

10/24/2026

Marital r**e is a form of s*xual violence and intimate partner abuse, and it can occur with or without physical force or visible injuries.

Being married doesn’t mean you’ve given lifelong consent. ❤️‍🩹

If someone feels pressured, manipulated or threatened into s*x — even by a spouse — that isn’t “part of marriage.” It can be s*xual assault.

And if a survivor froze or didn’t fight back? That’s a common trauma response — not permission.

If you’ve ever wondered, “Can it really be r**e if we’re married?” this article breaks down what consent looks like, what coercion can sound like, and why it matters.

See why consent matters in every relationship → https://bit.ly/4s6REsg

10/12/2026

10/11/2026

Stranglutation is not choking. Choking is something that goes on internally, choking on food etc.,. Strangulation is a form of asphyxia characterized closure of the blood vessels and air passages of the neck from intentional external pressure on the neck and the most lethal form of intimate partner violence and predicts future homicide.

At The Hotline, we know that there are different types of abuse that someone can experience. Many survivors are unaware of the dangers of strangulation, which is one of the most serious and deadly forms of abuse.

The information in this article is not meant to scare you, but you deserve to know the dangers of strangulation so you can make the best plan to keep yourself safe. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3tmLI1Z

10/11/2026

You are worthy of support. 💜

Domestic Violence impacts the way you think about yourself and what you are worthy of. You are worthy of empathy, kindness and compassion. StrongHearts Native Helpline Advocates are available 24/7 for culturally honoring advocacy, support, and resources.

📞 Call or text 1-844-7NATIVE (762-8483)
💻 Chat at strongheartshelpline.org

10/11/2026

SASO stands with Jane Doe and with every survivor.

The conversations happening right now are a reminder that survivors deserve to be heard, believed, and supported. They also deserve to have their privacy, boundaries, and choices about healing respected.

If you or someone you know needs support, SASO’s confidential 24/7 Support Line is available at 970-247-5400.

We stand with Jane Doe. We stand with survivors.

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