MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul is calling attention to the issue of missing and murdered indigenous women and girls in Wisconsin on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Awareness Day. The day is a reminder to help combat the abduction, homicide, violence and trafficking of indigenous women.

 

“By shining a spotlight on the issue of missing and murdered indigenous women, we can spur a stronger federal and state response,” said Attorney General Kaul. “In partnership with law enforcement agencies across the state, including tribal law enforcement agencies, the Wisconsin Department of Justice continues to work to prevent violence in our communities and protect the safety and security of all Wisconsinites.”

 

DOJ Crime Victim Resources:

 

Toll-Free Phone Line

Victims of crimes may get answers to questions at 1-800-446-6564 weekdays 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

 

Safe at Home

An address confidentiality program for victims of acts or threats of abuse or for those who fear for their safety. For more information, visitwww.SafeAtHomeWI.gov.

 

Victim Resource Center

Information and referrals for crime victims; materials and training on victim rights; additional victim assistance and advocacy: https://www.doj.state.wi.us/ocvs/victim-rights/victim-witness-rights

 

Crime Victim Compensation

Helps pay for unreimbursed eligible expenses: https://www.doj.state.wi.us/ocvs/compensation/crime-victim-compensation-program-compensation-your-financial-losses

 

For more information, please contact DOJ Office of Crime Victim Services at 1-800-446-6564 or https://www.doj.state.wi.us/ocvs.

 

https://www.doj.state.wi.us/news-releases/ag-kaul-recognizes-missing-and-murdered-indigenous-women-awareness-day

 

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