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Missing or Murdered Indigenous People: Understanding the Issue

NCJ Number
308647
Date Published
May 2022
Length
2 pages
Annotation

This brief by the Office for Victims of Crime Human Trafficking Capacity Building Center addresses the Missing or Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP) crisis.

Abstract

This publication about the Missing or Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP) crisis provides an overview of the issue of missing or murdered Indigenous people. Risk factors and challenges are discussed. Federal programs to support the development of culturally specific services are introduced. The publication concludes with a list of ways to get involved.

Date Published: May 1, 2022