November 24, 2020

National Program To Combat Crisis Of Missing And Murdered Indigenous People Debuts In Oklahoma

Author: Allison Herrera

The U.S. Attorneys of the Northern and Eastern District of Oklahoma announced a new pilot program on Monday to combat the ongoing problem of missing and murdered Indigenous people in Oklahoma.
The Tribal Community Response Plan pilot project is a collaborative effort between tribes, law enforcement and victims advocates. It's set to start immediately, while more pilot programs will be announced in Montana, Minnesota, Alaska, Michigan and Oregon in the coming weeks.
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