We are demanding more effort from decision-makers and law enforcement. The report that the Washington State Patrol released (Missing and Murdered Native American Women Report) in June 2019 is not a proper resource and does nothing to address the missing and murdered indigenous women and girls (MMIWG) crisis in Washington State. In fact, it causes harm to our community. By Washington State Patrol publishing this study, which is a first-of-its-kind study done by a law enforcement agency, they are providing misleading and incorrect information to those who make decisions, write policy, and distribute funding. They are being looked at as an example to other states when it comes to policies addressing the MMIWG crisis, and only harm will come to our loved ones if this is how legislation across the country is written and enforced. It is our responsibility to keep our relatives safe and healthy and provide helpful resources. MMIWG: We Demand More is the resource our community needs and deserves.
Resource
We Demand More: Partner Toolkit
This report and toolkit can be used as a call to states around the country to do better when it comes to addressing the MMIWG crisis.
Project
Our Bodies, Our Stories
Our work to advocate and provide data to protect Native women.
