Embedded within each of the components of Cangleska, Inc. is the concept of sovereign women within a sovereign nation whose safety was paramount. With the Lakota principle of “we are all related” incorporated in all of the work, Cangleska, Inc. offers a comprehensive and collaborative approach on the local, state and national level.

The number of women and their children seeking shelter and other related services continues to increase. Women are now aware that there is safe space on the Pine Ridge Reservation and are using the services provided to them.

Cangleska, Inc. has developed the model domestic violence codes, the policies and protocols for law enforcement and the components of an effective tribal coordinated response necessary to establish a program in any area of Indian Country.

The program and policies are replicable throughout Indian Country because they are grounded in native culture and developed with respect for tribal sovereignty. Other tribes can incorporate their individual culture mores and traditions throughout the components. To date, seven tribes have adopted Cangleska, Inc.’s model domestic violence code and five other tribes have presented the code to their councils for consideration.