Developing Collaborative Research to Address Violence Against American Indian and Alaska Native Women in Michigan

Program Lead: Katie Schultz, Curtis Center Faculty Affiliate and Assistant Professor of Social Work

This Signature Program will establish a research partnership between faculty of the U-M School of Social Work and a statewide tribal domestic violence and sexual assault coalition serving tribes in Michigan. Disproportionately higher rates of domestic violence and sexual assault against American Indian and Alaska Native women result in higher rates of negative health outcomes and health disparities. The identification of research priorities with key stakeholders across the state will support the development of a new, innovative program of community-led research to address violence and promote health equity among tribal communities in Michigan.