A Systematic Analysis of Statewide Reports on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples in the U.S. What We Know and Where to Go from Here

Kathleen A. Fox, Kayleigh A. Stanek, Leonard Mukosi, Christopher Sharp, Valaura Imus-Nahsonhoya

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Abstract

For generations, Indigenous communities have been calling attention to a widespread form of victimization known as Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples (MMIP). In response to grassroots efforts across rural communities, there has been a marked increase in legislation at the federal and state levels to address MMIP from 2018 to the present. Federal legislation has provided the most comprehensive and coordinated model of response to MMIP. This study analyzes how the scope and themes of federal legislation addressing MMIP are mirrored in the bills recently enacted by 14 states addressing MMIP. One goal of this study is to identify strengths and limitations within state legislation and provide insight into critical areas of focus for improving state legislative responses to MMIP. Next, we analyze reports from federal MMIP legislation and the 10 states (among the 14 with legislation) that have currently published MMIP reports to date. Our analysis of MMIP reports expands knowledge on (1) how data were collected and interpreted across jurisdictions, and (2) whether states experience MMIP in similar or different ways. Drawing on our comparative analysis of legislation and reports across jurisdictions, we offer data-driven recommendations for states to consider when addressing MMIP.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)758-785
Number of pages28
JournalRural Sociology
Volume89
Issue numberS1
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 2024

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Sociology and Political Science

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