The Department of Justice is committed to addressing the persistent violence endured by Native American families and communities across the country, including by working with Tribal nations to address the important issues of missing or murdered indigenous persons. The Department views this work as a priority for its law enforcement components. It also recognizes the broader public safety and public health concerns that underlie many of these cases and require solutions from across the Department's components.

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The Department of Justice has prioritized working to address the causes of violence against Native American individuals and communities and to bring justice to victims and their families.

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The Department is committed to its ongoing work pursuant to Savanna’s Act to improve the federal response to missing or murdered indigenous persons (MMIP).

U.S. Attorney Tucker Issues Savanna's Act Guidelines for Alaska

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• Alaska Tribal Public Safety Advisory Committee Meeting
  • Attendees: Open to the public. Encouraged attendees: Citizens of Alaska Tribes; Federal, State, Tribal/Tribal agency, Municipal (local) law enforcement and victim services; other stakeholders and providers.
    Time: 2-5 p.m.
    Date: Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023
    Location: Federal Annex Building, 212 W 8^th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99513
    Email [email protected] or ...

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