The Seminole Nation Domestic Violence Program was established in November 2007 to help tribal members and their families in breaking the cycle of violence. The program assists victims by providing essential services in the areas of victim advocacy, court advocacy, crisis intervention, referral assistance, shelter placement assistance, supervised visitations, safe exchange, housing assistance, utility assistance and transitional living.

Each Monday, the Domestic Violence Program will have an advocate at the Seminole Nation Housing Authority Residence Center to offer educational classes that focus on the dynamics of domestic violence and sexual assault. Members of the community are encouraged to attend and learn how to help a friend or family member that may be involved in an abusive relationship. It is through education, that the SNDV Program is able to empower victims and their loved ones to break the generational cycle of violence that impacts so many families.

The Domestic Violence Program staff consists of Director Heather Napier, a Certified Domestic and Sexual Violence Response Professional; Client Advocate Melissa McKay, CDSVRP; Victim Advocate Cheri Hardeman, CDSVRP; and Administrative Assistant Vickie Gibson. Their office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm, at the Mekusukey Mission in Seminole.

To contact the SNDV Program, call (405)382-3762. In case of emergency, the Lighthorse at (405)382-4302 can reach an advocate after hours. Also, the National Domestic Violence Hotline can be accessed at 1-800-799-7233.