Missing persons
When Your Child Is Missing: A Family Survival Guide, Fifth Edition
Date Published
May 2023
Publication Type
Reference Material
Agencies
OJJDP-Sponsored
May 2023 Featured Resources
This featured news content includes information about Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons Awareness Day, Older Americans Month, and National Police Week.
National Missing and Unidentified Persons Conference
Event Dates
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Location
Wyndham Orlando Resort, International Drive
Orlando, FL
Event Type
Conference
Missing or Murdered Indigenous People: Bringing Loved Ones Home
May 2022
Grassroots efforts working to increase national awareness and understanding of the Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons crisis are highlighted in this video. Also referred to as Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW), Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG), Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives (MMIR), or other names specific to a Tribal community (such as Missing and Murdered Diné Relatives, MMDR, in the Navajo Nation); each acronym represents the generations of American Indians and Alaska Natives that have mourned missing or murdered loved ones. Working together can help bring healing and justice.
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Bureau of Indian Affairs: Missing and Murdered Indigenous People
This program investigates missing and murdered cases in pursuit of justice for those impacted by violence.
U.S. Department of Justice: Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons
This site highlights efforts by the Department to address the disproportionately high rates of violence experienced by Native Americans, and relatedly, the high rates of Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons.
When a Loved One Goes Missing: Resources for Families of Missing American Indian and Alaska Native Adults
Date Published
November 2021
Agencies
OJP
National Missing and Unidentified Persons Conference
Event Dates
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Location
Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino
Las Vegas, NV
Event Type
Conference
OVC Acting Director Speaks at Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Awareness Day Event
May 2021
OVC Acting Director Katherine Darke Schmitt gave remarks during a special event, hosted by the Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, and Administration for Native Americans, to honor missing and murdered American Indians and Alaska Natives in commemoration of President Biden’s 2021 proclamation on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Awareness Day.
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May 2021 Featured Resources
This featured news content includes information about Missing and Murdered American Indians and Alaska Natives Awareness Day, Older Americans Month, and National Police Week.
Alaska Housing Finance Corporation Housing Assistance Grants for Victims of Human Trafficking Response
2020-VT-BX-0051
Geographical Areas Served
- Fairbanks
- Wasilla
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States Served
AK
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Open
Funding First Awarded
2020
$500,000