File a report.

Take immediate action. The first 72 hours following a disappearance are critical. Report the disappearance as soon as possible. Do not wait 24 hours before reporting or filing a report with local law enforcement concerning the person who has gone missing. If a law enforcement agency is resistant or refuses to take a missing person report, insist that a report be made. Our families report that it sometimes takes multiple attempts to get law enforcement to take the information, so if they continue to refuse, it is advisable to go up the chain of command.

Create and distribute flyers.

Once all the information about the missing person has been documented, share it with the community by posting flyers and on Facebook and other social media platforms. An example is below, and more information and examples are available: here.

Tag us in your flyer at @dataforindigenousjustice

There may also be dedicated central internet or Facebook accounts that could be used, such as MMIWG Alaska, MMIW USA, MMIW AK, or Seeking AK Missing (SAM). However, social media pages and links often change, so it will be necessary to search for new or updated accounts. Be sure to confirm that the page or account is valid and accessible.

Review the AKNWRC toolkit here or below.

The AKNWRC resource book is the first written text from the perspective of Alaska Natives that explains the violence against our women caused by the legal vulnerabilities forced upon Alaska Indigenous Nations. The book provides an Alaska Native view of domestic violence beyond individual acts of violence. It explains the context for why individual violence occurs at disproportionate rates against Alaska Native women and has continued generation after generation since contact.

For more information on resources, contact Antonia

Email Antonia at antonia@dataforindigenousjustice.org. She will be here to support you by connecting you with the resources we offer.

*Please note: we do not provide direct advocate services but can direct to information.*