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One in three Native American women will be raped in her lifetime. This report tells the story behind this shocking statistic — revealing the human tragedy of mother and daughter as they struggle to cope with shame and the systematic failure of police and tribal lawmakers to prosecute offenders. In this podcast, sexual assault victims and perpetrators speak candidly about rape within the Native American community.

If you have been affected by this issue, contact the Minnesota Indian Women’s Sexual Assault Coalition.

(Photo/Nanner B Nelson)