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The Search For Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
August 26, 2020
Posted by Margaret Knight on 08/26/2020
Native American women are much more likely to be victims of violence than the general American population. Its grown into a crisis known as the epidemic of missing and murdered Indigenous women.
If you or someone you know needs help, StrongHearts Native Helpline 1-844-7NATIVE (762-8483) is a domestic, dating and sexual violence helpline for American Indians and Alaska Natives, offering culturally-appropriate support and advocacy daily from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. CT. The helpline is anonymous and confidential.
You can also find the National Domestic Violence Hotline’s number at 1-800-799-7233.