This handbook provides information regarding options, tribal laws, and resources available to Native peoples hurting each other through domestic violence, violence against women, family violence, or spouse abuse laws. Topics include: history of violence against Native women; issues of power and control, physical abuse, sexual abuse, intimidation, isolation, emotional abuse, using the children, coercion and threats, using male privilege, lying and blaming, economic abuse, cultural abuse, and ritual abuse; victim-blaming; violence against women and alcohol; effects of domestic violence on children; early warning signs of domestic violence; how society gives men permission to batter; helping friends or family members who are being battered; shelter and advocacy program response; legal options and Federal domestic violence offenses; what a woman can do if she decides to stay or can't escape the violence; and knowing your rights.