I found the portion of the website that discusses Native rape particuarly saddening and powerful, perhaps because we haven't discussed Native violence as a particular subset. According to the Amnesty International findings, one in three Native women (Native American and Alaska Native) are raped, making Native women 2.5 times more likely to be raped than any other woman in the United States. It is the complex workings of the tribal and state jurisdictions that the allow impunity and even encourage this sexual violence. We have discussed the idea of impunity extensively this semester and I think these findings serve as just one more powerful example of the importance of obtaining justice in order to end violence against women in cultures around the world.

I really like the portion of the website that clarifies legal definitons. Since the legal field can be extremely complex and intimidating to navigate, it is essential that women in abusive relationships feel that they have the resources and support necessary to free themselves. The section on maritial rape was particulary interesting, as there is a lack of awareness concerning the issue and I believe this resource will help women identify if they are in an abusive maritial situation and seek the necessary help.