Olivia Potter Persuasive Speech
Summary
TLDRDeborah Parker, Vice Chairwoman of Tulip Tribes, addresses the need for renewal of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), highlighting its first attempt to include Native American women. She shares her own traumatic experience and the ongoing vulnerability of Native American women due to jurisdictional issues and lack of funding. The script calls for increased appropriations, clearer jurisdiction, and personal action to combat the high rates of sexual assault in Native American communities and to ensure justice for survivors.
Takeaways
- 🗣️ Deborah Parker, Vice Chairwoman of the Tulip Tribes, spoke at a press conference to advocate for the renewal of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), highlighting the inclusion of Native American women for the first time.
- 👶 Parker shared her personal trauma of being sexually assaulted as a toddler, emphasizing the ongoing vulnerability of Native American women due to the limitations of tribal courts under VAWA.
- 📈 The script reveals that Native American women experience the highest rates of sexual assault in the U.S., with one in three having experienced rape or attempted rape, according to the Department of Justice.
- 🔍 The lack of awareness and marginalization of Native American peoples contribute to the high rates of sexual assault, with the federal government's underfunding of public safety for Native Americans being a significant issue.
- 🚨 The Bureau of Indian Affairs is chronically underfunded, leading to insufficient law enforcement on tribal lands and difficulties in accessing forensic exams for sexual assault victims.
- 📊 VAWA's adoption by tribes is hindered by high costs and budget constraints, with only 16 out of 573 tribes having adopted it as of January 2018, leaving the majority without the ability to prosecute non-Indians for sexual violence.
- 🏛️ Jurisdictional issues between federal, state, and tribal courts complicate the prosecution of sexual violence crimes on tribal lands, with unclear accountability leading to a lack of intervention.
- 📜 Critical laws like VAWA and the Tribal Law and Order Act of 2010 have limitations that restrict tribal court authority, allowing most aggressors to go unprosecuted.
- 🌐 The marginalization of Native American women and the perpetuation of rape culture are highlighted as significant effects of the systemic issues in addressing sexual violence.
- 🛡️ Solutions proposed include increasing appropriations to the Bureau of Indian Affairs, amending VAWA to allow prosecution of strangers, and dedicating funds from sexual violence crimes to victim assistance.
- 📢 The script calls for personal action as well, encouraging the use of social media and community conversations to raise awareness and advocate for change, with the hashtag #one-in-three.
Q & A
What did Deborah Parker, the vice chairwoman of the Tulip Tribes, speak about at the press conference on April 25th, 2012?
-Deborah Parker spoke in support of the renewal of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) and shared her personal story of being sexually abused as a toddler by a man who was never convicted.
Why is the inclusion of Native American women in the VAWA significant?
-The inclusion of Native American women in the VAWA is significant because it addresses the high rates of sexual assault they face, which has been largely overlooked due to a lack of awareness and marginalization of indigenous peoples.
What is the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) and why does it not fully protect Native American women?
-The VAWA is a piece of legislation aimed at combating domestic violence and sexual assault. However, it does not fully protect Native American women because tribal courts do not have authority over crimes committed between strangers, which leaves many perpetrators unpunished.
What is the reported rate of sexual assault among Native American women according to the Department of Justice?
-According to the Department of Justice, one in three Native American women have experienced rape or attempted rape.
What are some of the causes of sexual violence against Native American women as mentioned in the script?
-Some causes include lack of appropriations for law enforcement on tribal lands, jurisdictional issues between federal, state, and tribal courts, and the marginalization of Native American peoples.
How does the underfunding of the Bureau of Indian Affairs impact the response to sexual violence on tribal lands?
-The underfunding results in a lack of law enforcement and resources, such as forensic exams, making it difficult for victims to receive timely and appropriate care and justice.
What is the Tribal Law and Order Act of 2010 and how does it relate to the jurisdictional issues affecting the prosecution of sexual violence?
-The Tribal Law and Order Act of 2010 was designed to enhance the ability of tribal justice systems to respond to and prevent crime. However, it complicates the jurisdictional relationship between federal, state, and tribal courts, often leaving sexual violence crimes unaddressed.
What are some of the effects of the ongoing sexual violence against Native American women?
-The effects include continued marginalization, perpetuation of rape culture, life-threatening consequences, and a high likelihood of repeated victimization.
What solutions are suggested at the governmental level to address sexual violence against Native American women?
-Solutions include increasing appropriations to the Bureau of Indian Affairs, amending the VAWA to allow prosecution of strangers, dedicating fines from sexual violence crimes to victim assistance, and establishing a deferential standard of review for tribal court decisions.
What personal actions are suggested to help raise awareness and combat sexual violence against Native American women?
-Personal actions include using social media to spread awareness with the hashtag #one-in-three, engaging in conversations within communities about the issue, and urging local officials to take action.
What is the overarching message of Deborah Parker's speech regarding the treatment of Native American women and sexual violence?
-The overarching message is that justice should not stop at reservation lines and that there is an urgent need to address and stop the cycle of sexual violence against Native American women.
Outlines
🗣️ Advocacy for Native American Women's Safety
Deborah Parker, Vice Chairwoman of the Tulip Tribes, spoke at a net press conference on April 25th, 2012, advocating for the renewal of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), which sought to include Native American women for the first time. She shared her personal story of being sexually assaulted as a toddler by a man who was never convicted. Despite efforts to bring sexual assault into the spotlight, Native Americans are often left out of the conversation due to a lack of awareness and marginalization. The Justice Department reports that one in three Native American women have experienced rape or attempted rape. The VAWA does not grant tribal courts authority over crimes between strangers, and the Bureau of Indian Affairs is underfunded, leading to a lack of law enforcement on tribal lands. The VAWA's adoption by tribes is hindered by high costs, with only 16 tribes adopting it by January 2018, leaving the majority without the ability to prosecute non-Indians for sexual violence.
😔 The Plight of Native American Women and the VAWA
The second paragraph delves into the complexities and inadequacies of the justice system for Native American women. It discusses the jurisdictional issues between federal, state, and tribal courts, which often result in a lack of intervention and justice for sexual violence survivors. The VAWA and the Tribal Law and Order Act of 2010 have limitations that complicate tribal court authority, particularly regarding non-recidivist offenders and crimes committed on tribal lands. The paragraph also highlights the marginalization and high rates of sexual assault among Native American women, the impact of which is profound and life-threatening. It emphasizes the need for governmental action, such as increasing appropriations to the Bureau of Indian Affairs and amending the VAWA to allow for the prosecution of strangers and provide victim assistance. Personal solutions are also suggested, such as raising awareness and urging local officials to take action.
🙌 Collective Action Against Sexual Violence
The final paragraph calls for collective action to address the cycle of sexual violence against Native American women. It emphasizes the need to stop this cycle because justice should not be confined by reservation lines. The paragraph concludes with a call to action, encouraging the audience to take scripts detailing the steps that Congress and the Indian justice system must take to protect Native American women, to use social media to spread awareness with the hashtag #one-in-three, and to start conversations within their communities about the epidemic of sexual violence. The paragraph ends with a powerful statement about the importance of addressing this issue to prevent further victimization of Native American women.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)
💡Native American women
💡Sexual assault
💡Tribal courts
💡Jurisdiction
💡Underfunding
💡Rape culture
💡Sovereignty
💡Awareness
💡Justice
💡Marginalization
Highlights
Deborah Parker, Vice Chairwoman of Tulip Tribes, spoke at a press conference supporting the renewal of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), which sought to include Native American women for the first time.
Parker shared her personal story of being raped as a toddler by a man who was never convicted.
Native American women remain vulnerable due to the VAWA not granting tribal courts authority over crimes between strangers.
One in three Native American women have experienced rape or attempted rape, according to the Justice Department.
The lack of a universally accepted term for indigenous peoples in the US leads to the use of various terms in different contexts.
Native Americans face sexual violence justice that feels out of reach due to lack of appropriations and jurisdictional issues.
The Bureau of Indian Affairs is chronically underfunded, resulting in a lack of law enforcement on tribal lands.
Victims of sexual assault in some areas must travel by boat or plane to receive a forensic exam due to lack of resources.
Only 16 tribes have adopted the VAWA as of January 2018, leaving 97% of tribes unable to prosecute non-Indians for sexual violence.
The complex relationship between federal, state, and tribal jurisdiction complicates accountability for crimes on tribal lands.
Critical laws like the VAWA and the Tribal Law and Order Act of 2010 limit tribal court authority, allowing most aggressors to go unprosecuted.
Reservations are described as a hunting ground for non-native men to abuse Native women due to the lack of legal protection.
Continued marginalization of Native American women and the perpetuation of rape culture are significant effects of the current system.
Systematic underfunding and convoluted jurisdiction obstruct justice for victims of sexual violence.
Sexual violence is life-threatening, with a high likelihood of re-victimization for Native American women on tribal lands.
Governmental solutions include increasing appropriations to the Bureau of Indian Affairs and amending the VAWA to allow prosecution of strangers.
Personal solutions involve raising awareness and urging local officials to take action through social media and community discussions.
Deborah Parker's story emphasizes the importance of addressing the cycle of sexual violence against Native American women.
Transcripts
on April 25th 2012
Deborah Parker in vice chairwoman of the
tulip tribes spoke out of the net press
conference to support the renewal of the
Violence Against Women Act which for the
first time sought to include Native
American women
Parker bravely shared her story about
how she was great as a toddler by a man
who was never convicted she recounted I
was the size of an approximately two and
a half feet couch cushion which is where
he raped me six years later Native
American women remains profoundly
vulnerable as the Violence Against Women
Act also known as the P AWA does not
allow tribal courts with the authority
over crimes committed between two
strangers hashtag me to have helped
bring the sexual assault into the
spotlight
however Native Americans are largely
left out of this conversation despite
having the highest rates of sexual
assault in the country largely due to a
lack of awareness and the persistent
marginalization of think of American
peoples as a result the Justice
Department reports that one in three
Native American women have experienced
rape or attempted rape all women have
the right to be free and safe from
sexual violence and unfortunately
stories like Parker's are far to come in
no universally accepted term is embraced
by all indigenous peoples in the US and
in order to best respect and represent
the diversity of this population a
variety terms will be used throughout
the speech according to their most
appropriate context so today we will
examine the egregious causes the sexual
violence and pain of American women then
turn to understand its devastating
effects before finally laying out some
solutions to see why as NPR reports on
November 7th on the November 7 2017 that
Byrne native
Americans facing sexual violence justice
just feels out of reach sexual violence
remains pervasive in Indian country to
do a lack of appropriations and
jurisdictional issues the federal
government is obligated by the US
Constitution to provide adequate funding
that means the basic needs of Native
Americans including Public Safety
leading us to our first cause lack of
appropriations the Bureau of Indian
Affairs its chronically underfunded
resulting in a lack of law enforcement
on tribal lands as the office on
violence against women 2017 tribal
consultation report explains in some
areas a victim must travel by boat or
plane to receive a sexual assault
forensic exam sexual violence is
profoundly traumatizing by not having
resources readily available this vs.
victims to do the last thing they need
go directly from assault to exam via a
road trip or accept the alternative no
justice insufficient funds make it
especially difficult for tribes to adopt
the P AWA as NPR reports On June 25th
2015 adopting the active box type of
Nola's hiring more attorneys judges and
paying for more prison beds with deadly
declining budgets tribes are discouraged
by these high costs as of January 2018
only 16 tribes have adopted it
this means 557 tribes ninety-seven
percent of all tribes in America still
cannot prosecute non-indians for sexual
violence much of the computer revolving
around the indian justice system oil
it cost jurisdiction as Amnesty
International discusses in their
landmark 2007 report themes of injustice
the complex relationship between federal
state and tribal jurisdiction deplete
tribal authority essentially
understanding who is accountable to what
crime under whose jurisdiction required
answering a series of questions such as
whether the victim and/or accused it's a
member of a federally recognized tribe
and whether the offense occurred on
tribal lands the answers to these
questions are often so unclear that no
one intervenes denying justice to
survivors of sexual violence further
critical laws which of the VAW a in the
tribal Law and Order Act of 2010
complicate this relationship as Kathleen
Radley Shafer explains in her November 9
2017 article published in the Notre Dame
Law Review limitations in both extra
strips of tribal court authority she
notes that only recidivist can be
considered and as federal courts have
generally failed to try a large number
of offenders of hust on tribal land this
grant of authority is a facade
permitting most aggressors to go
unprosecuted tribal advocate kimberly
norris rerum described reservations to
the washington post on february 8 2014
as a hunting ground for white non-native
men to rape abuse and even murder Native
women as the VAW a only protects indians
who know they're arrested aggressors
predators know they can proceed
unpunished
masturbating to principal effects
continued marginalization of Native
American women and the perpetuation of
rape culture first the continued
marginalization of native Amer
according to a December 20 of 2018
report by the u.s. Commission on civil
rights Native American women are four
times more likely to be sexually
assaulted than the national average
systematic underfunding in the
unnecessary convoluting of jurisdiction
persistently obstructs justice for
victims of sexual violence the
previously cited tribal consultation
report reveals a 2016 audit of just 19
Alaskan police department found nearly
four thousand unprocessed rape kits by
failing to provide adequate funds the
federal government is essentially
telling Native American women we're
sorry your rates just too expensive
Carolina toner the Tohono o odham nation
told NBC left-field On January 8 2018
that her suicide attempt started around
age eight she thought I'm just going to
be around people raping or molesting me
I just want to leave as our second
effect demonstrates sexual violence is
life threatening centuries of aggressors
going 3 has perpetuated rape culture
within Native American communities as
Adam partying coming from brownej point
out in a new 2016 issue of the
professional counselor journal once a
Native American woman living on tribal
lands is exposed to sexual violence
likelihood of her becoming a victim
again it's as high as 80% to stop this
vicious cycle of sexual violence we can
look to solutions on both the
governmental and personal level
first at the governmental level Congress
must increase appropriations to the
Bureau of Indian Affairs and I'm in the
VA AWA to allow for the prosecution of
strangers and relaxing restrictions
grants of authority to provide victim
assistance the indian justice system
should dedicate fines with sexual
violence crimes committed on tribal
lands to a designated victims bus
establish at the office on violence
against women district and tribal courts
rarely Schaffer outlines a deferential
standard of review in examining tribal
court decisions and this federal courts
would be able to protect individuals
against any possible unfair treatment
while still not interfering with tribal
sovereignty by passing a law in stating
this system Congress can begin to return
the powers of the Indian justice system
back to where they belong and by tribal
courts however give in today's political
climate we must consider some personal
solutions because of my experience
working in a congressional office I know
the impact costs make today I have call
scripts with me to detail the steps
Congress and the Indian justice system
must take to protect Native American
women please let your voices be heard by
taking a script with you after the round
and urging your local officials to take
action additionally I have buttons and
pamphlets with suggestive social media
posts a detail that that to help spread
awareness placing funds on your personal
items and use the hashtag one-in-three
to start a conversation with your
community about this sexual violence
epidemic because essentially if we don't
start talking now Native American women
will continue to fall victim to this
incessant cycle of sexual violence when
Parker bravely shared her story she
announced that she like many others is
the Native American statistic a survivor
of sexual violence her question then and
has always been why is my life and the
life of so many other Native American
women less important today we have
examined the causes effects and
solutions the sex
violence against Native American women
no one should have to endure the pain
and suffering that Deborah Caroline and
hundreds of thousands of Native American
women have had to endure together we
must stop this cycle of sexual violence
because justice should not stop at
reservation lines
[Applause]
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