In the Indian territory, there is an epidemic of domestic violence. Women of domestic violence had not had much help from authorities or tribal enforcement. Women who were victims of domestic violence would have to be injured severely before the Federal government would assist. Domestic violence abusers were taking advantage of not having anyone step in to stop them from hurting women.
When there is a Tribal court for domestic violence charges against an individual, he may not have an attorney. In some of the Indian territories, there is legal counsel that can be used for court cases. In other areas that are more rural, there may not be a lawyer available. If there is an attorney available many people cannot afford to hire that attorney. When this happens the court continues without the offender being able to have legal representation.
The U.S. Supreme Court is contemplating whether to have the Federal government be more efficient for domestic violence abusers who have accretive charges against them. This will help the women who are being abused to have more legal help to protect them than what they have in the Indian territory authorities. “If the U.S. Supreme Court can decide on having the Federal government take more action towards the domestic violence offenders and protect the safety of the victims, then this may help reduce domestic violence” .
If the U.S. Supreme Court decides not to have further assistance that would put repeat domestic violence offenders in prison, then this could cause a continued increase in the domestic violence epidemic. There needs to be more protection for victims of abuse, and if the decision is towards imprisonment for continuous abusers then many women may have safer in their communities. Women would not need to be severely injured or killed before prosecution could be taken into consideration regarding Federal Court. This will help women live longer lives without living in fear from their abuser.
Reference
Hudetz, M. (2016). Court Convictions Questioned. Tribal, 1-2.
