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Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons

The Department of Justice is committed to addressing the persistent violence endured by Native American families and communities across the country, including by working with Tribal nations to address the important issues of missing or murdered indigenous persons. The Department views this work as a priority for its law enforcement components. It also recognizes the broader public safety and public health concerns that underlie many of these cases and require solutions from across the Department's components.

DOJ Missing or Murdered Indigenous Person

The Department of Justice has prioritized working to address the causes of violence against Native American individuals and communities and to bring justice to victims and their families.

Savanna's Act Guidelines for Alaska

 

The Department is committed to its ongoing work pursuant to Savanna’s Act to improve the federal response to missing or murdered indigenous persons (MMIP).

 


Relevant Information

Now is the time...by: Ingrid Cumberlidge

Missing or Murdered Indigenous People: Bringing Loved Ones Home

 

Upcoming Events

Alaska Tribal Public Safety  Advisory Committee Meeting

ATPSAC AGENDA 

Everyone is encouraged to preregister.  Committee members and invited guests in Anchorage are encouraged to attend in person.  Please find the link to preregister below and in the flyer for all participants.

Register to Participate: 

 https://usao.webex.com/weblink/register/r54617c0e1b4e51078df3f7f905e55205

 

 

 

Contact Information

E. Ingrid Goodyear, Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Coordinator (MMIP)
U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Alaska
222 W. 7th Ave, Room 253

907-271-3314 (office)
907-306-0669 (duty cell)
Ingrid.Goodyear@usdoj.gov

USAAK.MMIP@usdoj.gov

Updated September 26, 2024