EMAIL
via the contact form on each legislator's website
Let Congress know right now that accurate and comprehensive data is crucial in tackling the MMIWR crisis.
Did you know?
The total number of missing and murdered indigenous women and relatives is unknown.
Why?
Federal databases lack complete data from various law enforcement levels.
Is incomplete data the only problem?
No. Flawed reporting and data collection also limit the effectiveness of efforts to track, investigate, and solve MMIWR cases.
Why is detailed data crucial?
Accurate and comprehensive data is vital for informed policy and spending decisions, adequate resource allocation, prevention efforts, and a full understanding of the MMIWR crisis.
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YOUR SENATORS
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YOUR REPRESENTATIVE
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SAMPLE SCRIPT/ LETTER
As part of my commitment to the 2024 National Week of Action, and my support for May 5 as a National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, I ask you, as a Congressperson and member of our federal government to demand that accurate crime reports for Indian country are generated, and that Congress appropriates the necessary funds to deploy and maintain our National Law Enforcement Accountability Database (NLEAD), as recommended by The Indian Law and Order Commission (ILOC).
YOUR SENATORS
*** Go to your legislator's site and locate the contact form. This is often listed under "Contact", but is sometimes called "Share your opinion" or "Write to_______". Enter your contact info where requested, and copy and paste the sample letter, or use it simply as a starting point.
YOUR REPRESENTATIVE
*We ask for your address because it is the best way to provide you with accurate contact information for your representatives. We do not store your information.
SAMPLE SCRIPT/ LETTER
As part of my commitment to the 2024 National Week of Action, and my support for May 5 as a National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, I ask you, as a Congressperson and member of our federal government to demand that accurate crime reports for Indian country are generated, and that Congress appropriates the necessary funds to deploy and maintain our National Law Enforcement Accountability Database (NLEAD), as recommended by The Indian Law and Order Commission (ILOC).
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