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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. “The importance of today can’t be overstated,” said Attorney General Josh Kaul. “We must remember those indigenous people lost to murder as well as those who remain missing, praying for peace for them and their families. We center our work on this important topic around them.” In July of 2020, Attorney General Kaul announced the launching of the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Task Force, a partnership with Wisconsin Department of Justice and Indigenous communities to address and hopefully prevent future cases of missing and murdered Indigenous women in Wisconsin. More information about the task force and resources for communities can be found here. View a downloadable video message from Attorney General Josh Kaul here. 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, click here. Victim Resource Center Information and referrals for crime victims; materials and training on victim rights; additional victim assistance and advocacy: click here. Crime Victim Compensation Helps pay for unreimbursed eligible expenses: click here. For more information, please contact DOJ Office of Crime Victim Services at 1-800-446-6564 or visit here. Human Trafficking Call the National Human Trafficking Hotline for help or to report a tip 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 1 (888) 373-7888. Click here for more information. |
