Domestic Violence Shelter
Generally, domestic abuse is a pattern of behavior, including physical or sexual violence by and intimate, current or former partner. It is seen in male/female and same sex partner relationships.
Domestic abuse takes many forms and includes a range of actions intended to control: Isolation, intimidation, using children, emotional abuse, economic abuse, coercion and threats, minimizing, denying and blaming, cultural abuse, ritual abuse, male privilege and sexual abuse.
An intimate partner is someone who you live with or have lived with. This can be a boyfriend, a husband, a girlfriend or a wife.
Shelter Guidelines:
On Eagle's Wings is available for:
- GRIC Community Members
- Any female victim living within GRIC (we do accept women from other tribes living in the community)
- Experiencing Intimate Partner Violence (IPV)
- Emergency Sheler for women and children (under 18 yrs) who are in immediate danger
- Short term, limited stay (approximately 30 days)
At this time we are unable to provide shelter for males or transgender individuals. However we can assist by providing resources and referrals to appropriate services.
Are you living with domestic abuse?
Mission Statement
To promote a safe environment that empowers the residents to make choices for self-care and healing.
Vision Statement
Our vision is to provide a safe and peaceful living environment for all Native women and their families.
About On Eagle's Wings
The Domestic Violence Shelter, On Eagle's Wings (OEW) was developed to provide emergency safe housing services within the community. 111c planning of the domestic violence shelter began in 2001 after the community council approved GR-13-01. In 2004, the first meeting of the Akimel O'odham against abuse was formed for the purpose of developing a shelter to meet the needs of female adult survivors and their children that are survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking.
On May 1, 2013, On Eagles Wings opened its doors and began providing a 24-hour a day, seven days a week, safe living environment for Gila River Indian Community members/residents and their children. The shelter is built on five acres of land and includes ten bedrooms, a central kitchen, laundry and living area.
Women are Sacred grows out of our stories and our teachings. When something is held as being sacred, it is to be respected and honored.
On Eagle’s Wings is a 24/7 safe haven for victims of domestic violence. On Eagle’s Wings is a sanctuary that provides its residents with support necessary to heal while providing for their basic needs. The shelter provides information and referral services, safety planning, crisis intervention, needs assessment, programming, resources, court preparations, assistance with obtaining temporary restraining orders and advocacy. A 24/7 Domestic Violence Hotline is available at 1-855-203-5849.
This means that when you are treated with respect, you are given messages showing that you are valued, loved, and treated with care. This is something that every human being should receive and give to their intimate partner.
Services Provided:
- Health & Wellness
- Nutrition & Cooking Classes
- Resources for housing
- Employment
- Advocacy
- Parenting
- Life Skills Education
- Culturally Relevant Services
- Community Health Education
- Case Planning
