Created in 2009, the Native Alliance Against Violence (NAAV), is a nonprofit organization operating as Oklahoma’s only tribal domestic violence and sexual assault coalition. The NAAV is not a direct service provider, however we do serve Oklahoma’s federally recognized tribes and their tribal domestic violence and sexual assault programs. 


Our Mission 

Through the spirit of respect and cooperation, the NAAV will strive to unify tribal service programs throughout Oklahoma by providing culturally appropriate technical assistance, training and support to eliminate domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking and dating violence to restore balance and safety for tribal communities.

Our Commitment 

The NAAV is committed to:

  •  Increasing the awareness of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, stalking and sex trafficking.

  • Enhancing the response to violence against Indian women at the tribal, federal and state levels.

  • Providing technical assistance to coalition membership and tribal communities to enhance access to services to victims of domestic and sexual violence.

  • Assisting Tribes in developing and promoting state, local and tribal legislation and policies that enhance best practices for responding to domestic and sexual violence.

 
 
 

NAAV Board of Directors

President

Terri Stone

Vice-President

Tasha Mitchell

Treasurer

Lacey Carey

Secretary

Kellie Jo Alleman

 
 

Region 1 Representative

Angela anderson

Region 2 Representative

MONIQUE HARRIS

Region 3 Representative

Monique Hudson

 
 

Region 4 Representative

Marcia Ragland

Region 5 Representative

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NAAV Board of Directors Biographies

  • Terri Stone is the program director for the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma, with over 16 years’ experience of advocating for victims of domestic and sexual violence on the tribal, state and federal level. Terri is a proud member of the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma of the Tusekia Harjo band and also of Cherokee descent. Terri’s career has span many capacities including: transitional housing, victim advocacy, shelter oversight and program director, but she is most passionate about legal court advocacy and safety of victims and survivors. Terri currently serves as the Native Alliance against Violence Board of Directors President and has been active on the board for many years. In her personal life she enjoys spending time with friends and family, especially her husband and three sons.

  • Tasha Mitchell is a member of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. She is currently the Senior Manager for Choctaw Nation Project EMPOWER, Project HOUSE, and Essential Life Skills. Tasha began working for the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma in 2009 as a victim advocate. Tasha also serves as the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Sexual Assault Response Team Coordinator. Her passion is serving others, especially those who have been victims of abuse and crime.

  • Lacey Carey is a member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation and is a United States Navy veteran. She has spent 8 years providing services to crime victims in various capacities including as the Director of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Rising Warrior Department. Lacey is passionate about helping survivors and is honored to serve as NAAV’s treasurer.

  • Kellie Jo Allemann B.A. has successfully directed the ESTO HAVEN Program for over ten years. Kellie brings a wealth of experience and training working with Native women and all victims of crime, specifically victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, and is a survivor herself. Kellie is honored to serve on the NAAV board as Secretary and is also currently the Chair for the Northeast Oklahoma “RISE” Chapter of the Native Alliance Against Violence (NAAV). This chapter is comprised of the Wyandotte, Seneca-Cayuga, Eastern Shawnee, Quapaw, and Peoria tribal programs. Kellie was instrumental in creating “RISE” in hope to utilizes collaborative efforts and provide outreach, education, and services to victims of crime in the communities of the Northeast Oklahoma. She looks forward to continuing to help survivors find their voice.

  • Angela Anderson is enrolled Cherokee, but her dad is Kiowa. She served 10 years in Law Enforcement 3 of those years were as a Police Officer where she was Part-Time C.L.E.E.T. certified at the Carnegie Police Department. Angela worked 17 ½ years at the Bureau of Indian Affairs, 14 years at the BIA Anadarko Agency and 3 ½ at the BIA Southern Plains Regional Office. While at the BIA, she worked in Law Enforcement-5 years, Social Services- 2 years, Deputy Court Clerk for the (CFR Court) Court of Indian Offenses for the Southern Plains Region -7 years and Mail Clerk-3 years. While working in the CFR Court Angela was active in the Caddo County CCRT Team. She has also received her Certificate in Tribal Law 1 through Oklahoma City University. Angela received my Certificate in Violence Prevention and Awareness through Oklahoma State University-OKC. She currently serves as the Director for the Kiowa Tribe Victim Services Department. Her passion is helping others and being the voice they need. In her spare time, she loves spending time in the kitchen and with her family.

  • Bio coming soon!

  • Monique Hudson is of the Oglala Lakota tribe & Chamorro from the island of Guam. She has been working in the field as a victim advocate for 9 years. Monique is currently the Advocate Specialist for Kaw Nation Family Trauma Healing Center. She is always striving to build on her knowledge to increase her response in serving all victims of gender-based violence and injustice. In 2019, Monique was Oklahoma’s recipient of the “Advocate of the Year” award for her dedication to serving victims of domestic violence. She is grateful for the experience she’s gained from the opportunities to learn from so many influential Indigenous women warriors, who are paving the way for us to follow. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking and enjoying life with her 9 beautiful children and family.

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    Marcia Ragland is a proud member of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma as well as a descendant of Chickasaw and Cherokee Nations. She has served her fellow tribal members for the last 27 years as an employee of the Choctaw Nation. She has lived in southeastern Oklahoma for her whole life, just miles from the Tribal Capital grounds. She has honorably worked with survivors for the past 18 years, 14 of those working with survivors of sexual assault. She currently holds a position with Children & Family Services as a Trainer/Educator for their department. She has served on the Choctaw Nation S.A.R.T. as a sexual assault response team member for 11 years. Marcia looks forward to continuing to serve survivors in this capacity for years to come. She is honored to be serving on the NAAV Board and continue working with such amazing people. She is happily married with two adult children. Marcia appreciates the tremendous support she gets from her family. They ensure she takes time to take care of herself but are understanding of her job responsibilities.

  • Bio coming soon


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ONLY Tribal domestic violence program can make referrals to the C.I.R.C.L.E. Project

The Coordinated Indigenous Resource Center for Legal Empowerment Project is a NAAV service that provides survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking with comprehensive, high quality, culturally competent and effective legal representation throughout Oklahoma. We serve and support Oklahoma Tribal Victim Advocates with advocacy support through a Victim Advocate Liaison.

Legal representation is provided in both state and tribal courts regarding civil matters arising from or caused by the violence and in related criminal matters advocating for the enforcement of victims' rights.

"Each year, approximately 1.3 million women are victims of physical assault by an intimate partner. Studies suggest that access to legal services can be a critical tool in helping victims escape from abusive relationships and that access to counsel has helped to decrease the number of victims by as much as 21%. In or­der to escape successfully and permanently from these relationships, domestic violence survivors must navigate multiple and diverse legal systems, ranging from securing a protective order against their abuser to complicated family law issues, including child custody disputes and accessing safe housing."-Justice for Victims of Domestic Violence Project. 


The NAAV participates in a variety of state and national committees/task forces/working groups including the following:

Oklahoma

  • Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence (SAFE) Task Force (OK Gov. Appointment)

  • VAWA S.T.O.P. Board—OK District Attorneys Council

  • Human Trafficking Task Force (OKC)

  • Lethality Assessment Protocol Task Force (OKC)

  • DHS Domestic Violence Task Force

  • DHS Domestic Violence Subcommittee

  • OK Prevention Leadership Committee

  • OSU-OKC Crime Victim/Survivor Services

  • Oklahoma Partnership Conference

  • Cleveland County CCR Team

  • Catholic Charities DV Advisory Board

  • Oklahoma City Human Trafficking Task Force

  • OCADVSA Legislation Committee

Tribal

  • Northeast Chapter of the NAAV

  • Six Nations

  • Great Plains CCR Team

  • Alliance of Tribal Coalitions to End Violence

  • Tribal FVPSA Working Group

  • Inter-Tribal Working Group (ITWG)

  • NCAI Violence Against Women Tribal Task Force

  • Oklahoma Indian Child Welfare Association (OICWA)


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The NAAV complies with all provisions of the Violence Against Women Reauthorization of 2013 including the civil rights provisions that prohibit grantees from excluding, denying benefits to, or discriminating against any person on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, or disability in any program or activity funded in whole or in part with federal grant funding.