Please be safe and follow CDC guidance during the coronavirus outbreak. As our country works through this difficult time, please join me in reaching out to those in need or who are feeling isolated - we are all in this together.

Tuesday, April 14th, is RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) Day. This is a day where we recognize the continued fight to end sexual violence in our communities and around the world.

A place this mission is critical is in indigenous communities. Each year, hundreds of indigenous women go missing or are sexually assaulted across the country. Montana alone has some of the highest rates of missing and murdered indigenous women.

It’s up to all of us to end the cycle of violence indigenous women face every day. Take the pledge today: let’s end violence against women.

The mission of RAINN matches the values we should hold every day -- that through our action we CAN address sexual violence. This work is even more critical as we shelter in place, as not all homes are safe for everyone. If you find yourself in an abusive situation, there are resources.

It takes all of us to make it happen. Take the pledge with our team: I will fight against all forms of sexual violence.

Thank you,

Team Kathleen