MISSING PERSONS tool kits

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.