Hearts of Hope Victims of Crime

28/02/2025

According to Tribal Code 37.05.050

If the Court does not find sufficient reasonable cause to grant a Temporary Ex Parte Protection Order, the Court shall serve notice to appear upon both parties and hold a hearing on the petition for a Protection Order within five (5) days after the filing of the Petition, excluding holidays and weekends.

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28/02/2025

The following are Order of Protection examples of requirements a victim must meet.

1. The perpetrator and victim must fit into one of the following categories:

Spouse or former spouse
Current or former dating partner
Have a child together
Current or former roommate
Parent, child, in-laws, step-parent, stepchild, or other blood relatives
2. One or more of the following must have taken place:

The perpetrator physically abused the victim
The perpetrator stalked or s*xually assaulted the victim
The perpetrator gave the victim reason to fear for his or her safety or life
The perpetrator shows a pattern of harassment, including interfering with the victim’s employment

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28/02/2025

Who Needs an Order of Protection?

Individuals experiencing abuse by someone in a close relationship may need to file for an Order of Protection. Such abuse does not need to be only physical violence, but also includes threats of violence, stalking, s*xual abuse, and harassment. Someone who needs an order of protection may also need to include in the order protection for children, elderly persons, or dependent adults.

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28/02/2025

Under VAWA, a protection order is broadly defined to include “any injunction, restraining order, or any other order issued by a civil or criminal court” for the purpose of preventing violence and includes “any support, child custody or visitation provisions, orders, remedies, or relief issued as part of a protection order pursuant to state, tribal, territorial, or local law”

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28/02/2025

Imminent means: likely to occur at any moment, or near at hand.

Fear means: be afraid of (someone or something) as likely to be dangerous, painful, or threatening

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28/02/2025

An imminent threat is defined as a situation where there is fear that dangerous actions may occur at any instant, highlighting urgency.

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24/02/2025

"DOMESTIC VIOLENCE" means physical harm, bodily injury, assault, s*xual assault or the infliction of reasonable fear of bodily injury between family or household members. All crimes involving violence, assault, physical abuse, s*xual abuse or others enumerated in the Tribal Mountain Tribal Code and set forth in 37.200. "ABUSE" means: Intentionally, recklessly or negligently causing or attempting to cause physical harm or mental anguish to another person. Threatening or placing another person in reasonable fear or apprehension of imminent physical injury.

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26/11/2024

08/10/2024

Hearts of Hope Victims of Crime is now offering Julie which is an emergency contraceptive, same as Plan B. If you, or someone you know, is in need please contact Ma**ca Davis at 477-5615.

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30/09/2024

“Every Child Matters” Significance

The “Every Child Matters” framework emphasizes the well-being and rights of all children, advocating for their health, safety, and positive development. It acknowledges the intergenerational trauma caused by residential schools and stresses the importance of recognizing these impacts on Indigenous children today. It aligns with broader efforts for reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities, promoting understanding and action toward social justice and equity.

30/09/2024

Our probation officer Twila Gourneau representing Every Child Matters! 🧡

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