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an overview oF Missing & Murdered Crisis
Violence Against Indigenous femals
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.
Multiple Pathways to Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples in Utah
- Domestic Violence – Native youth who see violence in the home are 75% more likely to become a future victim of violence or a perpetrator. According to the Indian Health Service data, violence accounts for 75% of deaths for Native youth, 12-20 years of age.
- Sexual Violence – More than 1 in 3 Native American women (39.8%) experienced violence in the last year. 14.4% experience sexual violence. 11.6% experienced stalking.
- Sex Trafficking – The Garden of Truth (2009) study on the trafficking of Native Women is the only study that exists. It reports, 39% were trafficked before the age of 18; 37% were used by more than 500 men; 84% physically assaulted while being “used.” This is underestimated and anecdotal evidence suggests a disproportionate rate
Factors Underlying Pathways
- Prior victimization – 84.3% of Native American women experienced violence at least once in their lifetime.
- Child maltreatment – 11.4/100,000 experience abuse and neglect compared to 9.1 for the national rate; 59.7% of Native American children confirmed as victims of neglect.
- Family and Community Poverty – In Utah 12.4% unemployment rate for Native Americans; 28.4% of Native Americans live below the federal poverty line; 54.7% of single mothers with children live below the federal poverty line, High unemployment rates on reservations, (e.g. Navajo Nation 55% ).
- State, federal, and county data management systems are not properly tracking crimes against Native Americans.
- Complicated jurisdiction regimes (federal-state-tribal) make it difficult to prosecute crimes against non-native perpetrators.
UTAH
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.
UTAH Department of Public Safety
Attention: Please call the clearinghouse at (385)499-1421 or (385)499-5500.
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
Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples REPORTS & DATA
MISSING AND MURDERED INDIGENOUS RELATIVES (MMIR) Task Force for the Utah Legislature
Policy, Best and Emerging Practices, and current Issues in Utah
MISSING AND MURDERED INDIGENOUS WOMEN AND GIRLS REPORT
A snapshot of data from 71 urban cities in the United States | Urban Indian Health Institute
SOVEREIGN BODIES INSTITUTE RESEARCH
ZUYA WINYAN WICAYUONIHAN | HONORING WARRIOR WOMEN REPORT
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.
ZUYA WINYAN WICAYUONIHAN | HONORING WARRIOR WOMEN REPORT
ZUYA WINYAN WICAYUONIHAN | HONORING WARRIOR WOMEN REPORT
A study on missing & murdered Indigenous women and- girls in states impacted by the Keystone XL pipeline. Produced by the Sovereign Bodies Institute
Reclaiming Power and Place Report
Reclaiming Power and Place Report
The Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.
LB154 Report
Reclaiming Power and Place Report
Prevalence of Missing Native American Women and Children in Nebraska; Barriers to Reporting and Investigating; and Opportunities for Partnerships
Minnesota MMIW Report
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 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE MMIP REPORT
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.
Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives TASK FORCE REPORT
Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives TASK FORCE REPORT
DECEMBER 2020
Report to the Governor and Legislature on the Task Force Findings and Recommendations
*In Partnership with the Native American Budget Policy Institute
MISSING PERSONS tool kits
Tribal Community Response When a Woman Is Missing: A Toolkit for Action
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.
Missing and Murdered Indigenous People Toolkit Project
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.
Urban Indian Health Institue We Demand More: Partner Toolkit
Urban Indian Health Institue We Demand More: Partner Toolkit
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.
MMIWG2 & MMIP Organizing Toolkit
Urban Indian Health Institue We Demand More: Partner Toolkit
A publication by Sovereign Bodies Institute, in partnership with MMIWG2 families, Indigenous survivors of violence, and their allies
NIWRC MMIW Toolkit for Families and Communities
NIWRC MMIW Toolkit for Families and Communities
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
NIWRC: WHEN A LOVED ONE GOES MISSING
NIWRC MMIW Toolkit for Families and Communities
When a Loved One Goes Missing: A Quick Reference Guide for Families of Missing Indigenous Women: What to Do in the First 72 Hours
US DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE: WHEN YOUR CHILD IS MISSING
GUIDE to DEVELOPING A TRIBAL COMMUNITY RESPONSE PLAN FOR MISSING PERSON CASES
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.
GUIDE to DEVELOPING A TRIBAL COMMUNITY RESPONSE PLAN FOR MISSING PERSON CASES
GUIDE to DEVELOPING A TRIBAL COMMUNITY RESPONSE PLAN FOR MISSING PERSON CASES
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
NATIVE HOPE MMIW SOCIAL MEDIA TOOLKIT
NATIVE HOPE MMIW SOCIAL MEDIA TOOLKIT
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.