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A recent report from the Sovereign Bodies Institute found Salt Lake City, Utah to be in the top ten cities for cases of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls. Utah Must Lead the Way: Ending the Violence on Indigenous Relatives is a campaign that addresses silence and ignorance, ensuring that Utah residents understand the critical need to create comprehensive and legal change in our communities to honor and protect Indigenous Relatives. We must address symptoms of settler colonialism such as land dispossession, poverty, homelessness, racism, sexism, rape, trafficking, and environmental racism.
A 2016 National Institute of Justice report shows that 4 in 5 Native women (84.3%) will experience violence in their lifetime. Of that 84.3% of women, 56% of those violent experiences are sexual and 55% are physical. Among Native youth alone, more than 60% have been recently exposed to violence in different sectors of their lives – at home, school, and within their community. Additionally, in some reservations, the homicide rate is 10 times the rate of the national average.
A 2019 Center for Disease Control report shows that homicide is the 2nd and 3rd leading cause of death for Native American girls ages 1 to 4 and 5 to 9 respectively. It also reports homicide is the 3rdleading cause of death for Native American women ages 20 to 24.
The Utah Office of Vital Records and Statistics reports the homicide rate for Native Americans in Utah is 8.3 per 100,000, four times the rate for Whites at 2 per 100,000.
The National Crime Information Center reported 5,712 incidents of missing Native American females.
The Sovereign Bodies Institute estimates, from their ongoing investigation, that there are 34 cases of missing and murdered in Utah.
The Murder Accountability Project estimates that 50% of homicides of Native Americans in Utah are NOT properly/accurately reported.
Natural resource extraction activities could increase the chances of Native American females being trafficked, murdered, or going missing. A recent (2020) study in the Navajo Nation found a strong connection between fracking and sex trafficking.
Anecdotal evidence points to a larger phenomenon in Utah that current data cannot illustrate.
Contact the Utah Missing Person’s Clearinghouse for information on posting a missing person.
Bureau of Criminal Identification
4315 South 2700 West, Suite 1300 Taylorsville, Utah 84129
From the First Nations people of Canada to the Inuit of the Arctic Circle, Turtle Island, the North “American” continent without borders: the land, air, water, animal relatives and Indigenous people are suffering from a violent 500+ year colonial history. Considering Indigenous people have belonged to this continent since time-immemorial, the shuddering powers of genocide and environmental degradation have left staggering and unapologetic consequences for Indigenous Nations. It is a reality that delves deep into the heart of a legacy predominated by patriarchal control and a conquered landscape. One of the most difficult and continual issues Indigenous People face is the extremely high rate of missing and murdered people. There are numbers, stats, etc. to support understanding this violence but as Indigenous communities, we live with the reality in our hearts, minds, spirits and bodies.
A recent report from the Urban Indian Health Institue found Salt Lake City to be in the top ten cities for cases of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls. Utah Must Lead the Way: Ending the Violence on Indigenous Relatives is a campaign that addresses the silence and ignorance, ensuring that we as Utah residents understand the critical need to create comprehensive and holistic change in our communities as a path to honoring and protecting our Indigenous Relatives. We must address symptoms of settler colonialism such as: land-dispossession, poverty, homelessness, racism, sexism, rape, trafficking and environmental racism.
Policy, Best and Emerging Practices, and current Issues in Utah
A snapshot of data from 71 urban cities in the United States | Urban Indian Health Institute
Sovereign Bodies Institute (SBI) builds on Indigenous traditions of data gathering and knowledge transfer to create, disseminate, and put into action research on gender and sexual violence against Indigenous people.
A study on missing & murdered Indigenous women and- girls in states impacted by the Keystone XL pipeline. Produced by the Sovereign Bodies Institute
The Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.
Prevalence of Missing Native American Women and Children in Nebraska; Barriers to Reporting and Investigating; and Opportunities for Partnerships
Indigenous (American Indian, Native American) women, girls, and two spirit people are far more likely to experience violence, be murdered, or go missing than other demographic groups in Minnesota.
Montana is home to eight federally recognized tribes, and each tribal community has experienced the disappearance of members who have never been found. While 97.7% of Montanans have been located, the remaining 2.3% represent missing relatives and friends.
DECEMBER 2020
Report to the Governor and Legislature on the Task Force Findings and Recommendations
*In Partnership with the Native American Budget Policy Institute
American Indian and Alaska Native women have higher rates of domestic violence and sexual assault than any other group of women in the United States. This can result in abduction and murder. If you know of a woman who has gone missing, taking immediate action is crucial to help locate her.
To find Tribal specific resources and information for when a loved one has gone missing from a Tribal community in Michigan, please click the resource links below. These informational pages are intended to be updated as frequently as needed. Upon availability, UTFAV will include each Tribal Community Response Plan (TCRP) within their respective Tribal specific resource page.
MMIWG: We Demand More calls for government agencies to do better for missing and murdered indigenous women and girls. For years, law enforcement and government agencies have caused our community harm in the form of structural and institutional racism, among other things.
A publication by Sovereign Bodies Institute, in partnership with MMIWG2 families, Indigenous survivors of violence, and their allies
The MMIW Toolkit helps families,d advocacy organizations deal with missing or murdered Indigenous women. It provides a starting point and outlines important resources. No one-size-fits-all approach. Explore and download below. communities, an
When a Loved One Goes Missing: A Quick Reference Guide for Families of Missing Indigenous Women: What to Do in the First 72 Hours
We encourage you to view When Your Child Is Missing: A Family Survival Guide for tools to assist you in the safe return of children.
The "Guide to Developing a Tribal Community Response Plan for Missing Person Cases" helps Tribal governments andtailored plans for missing person cases in Tribal communities. U.S. Attorney’s Offices create
Social media is a powerful tool for raising awareness and advocating for social justice issues. We've created a toolkit for social media posts to help you engage your community in conversations about Native American issues like Missing and Murdered Indigenous People and sex trafficking. Use this toolkit to become a better ally in your community.
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