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bsiviglia9 t1_j20s1g1 wrote

What conditions make it necessary to distinguish these from the general category of missing persons?

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thatoddtetrapod t1_j23qa9i wrote

It’s worth mentioning that indigenous women face an incredibly high level of violence, and face unique challenges to getting judging. Chief among these are public law 280. This video offers a good explanation.

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Lubadbitches t1_j21qx9g wrote

There is no “general category” for missing persons. And there are already sub categories for missing persons based on their capacity. Young children, elderly people, mentally ill people, etc.

It helps with coordination of resources to understand what you’re looking for. Indigenous people may fit into a category that will help streamline resources. For example, a missing indigenous woman would lean more toward kidnapping/sex trafficking more than a missing elderly person or mentally ill person.

Haven’t y’all ever seen taken?!

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