Jennifer Leslie, a 37-year-old single mother, plans to help domestic violence victims now that she has her college degree.
Leslie earned a bachelor's in criminal justice with a minor in women's studies from Arizona State University. She is one of 93 Native graduates, the largest for a fall graduation.
Leslie hopes to work for a state agency as a victim's advocate. She eventually plans to return to the Navajo Nation to help women and children affected by domestic violence.
Get the Story:Son inspires Navajo woman to get college degree (The Arizona Republic 12/13) Amnesty International Report:
Full Report | Press Release Online Discussion:
Violence against Native American and Alaska Native Women (April 24, 2007) Relevant Links:
Join Voices with Native American and Alaska Native Women and Take Action to Stop the Violence - http://www.amnestyusa.org/maze
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