February 17, 2022
Grant funds secured to create Office of Liaison for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons in South Dakota
Author: Jody Heemstra
A grant has been made to help with the funding of the Office of Liaison for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons in the South Dakota Attorney General’s Office.
The grant, in cooperation with St. Joseph’s Indian School and Native Hope, Inc., will provide $85,000 per year for the years 2022 to 2024.
The Office of Liaison will coordinate with the U.S. Attorney’s Office, the Department of Justice, state and tribal law enforcement agencies to build communication and bridge the gaps in coordination...