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The Poetry of Robin Poor Bear
Her poems explore themes including addiction, abuse and personal redemption.
April 1, 2013
Tonight: The Finale of "Kind Hearted Woman"
In the gripping conclusion to David Sutherland's "Kind Heated Woman," Robin, Darian and Anthony confront new beginnings, new conflicts, new struggles and new triumphs.
April 1, 2013
Frequently Asked Questions About "Kind Hearted Woman"
Why did Robin and her children participate in the film? How are Darian and Anthony doing? Where can I find resources for abuse survivors? Get answers to these questions and more.
April 1, 2013
Domestic and Sexual Abuse Resources
More than 1 in 3 women in the United States have been abused by a partner. As a resource for victims of such abuse, Independent Lens has compiled a guide for those in need of immediate help, as well as a list of advocacy organizations.
April 1, 2013
Man Convicted of Child Abuse at Spirit Lake Reservation
The case had been flagged by a whistleblower, whose reports helped lead to federal intervention on the reservation.
March 29, 2013
Setting Off Down the "Red Road"
For Native Americans, a life along the red road means a life lived clean and sober. It is a sacred concept, which for Robin Charboneau, was once elusive.
March 29, 2013
Watch Next Week's FRONTLINE -- Tonight
Join a special advance screening of "Kind Hearted Woman" with filmmaker David Sutherland and the film's subject, Robin Charboneau.
March 28, 2013
For Tribes, Prosecuting Non-Native Abusers Still a Challenge
New domestic violence protections for Native American women will take time to put in place. For some, it may not happen at all.
March 25, 2013
Federal Officials Outline Efforts to Combat Abuse on N.D. Reservation
The Bureau of Indian Affairs detailed for the first time on Wednesday the efforts it's made to address concerns of child abuse on the Spirit Lake reservation in North Dakota. Some residents said it wasn't enough.
February 28, 2013
What's Changed Since the BIA Took Over at Spirit Lake?
It's been five months since the federal government took over child services at a North Dakota reservation amid reports of unchecked child abuse. What's changed?
February 25, 2013
David Sutherland on the "Magic" of Filmmaking
"My films are really about people and how they react," says David Sutherland, director of the forthcoming film "Kind Hearted Woman," airing April 1 and 2 on PBS.
February 14, 2013
Will the Violence Against Women Act Close a Tribal Justice "Loophole"?
One of the new changes in the Violence Against Women Act could help protect Native American women from abusers. So why has it been so controversial?
February 4, 2013