Nov 28, 2024 Story by: Editor
The Office of Justice Programs will convene a national conference in Washington, D.C., to tackle the urgent crisis of missing or murdered Black women and girls.
Statistics show that Black women and girls are disproportionately represented among missing persons in the United States. Furthermore, Black women face the highest homicide rates among all racial and ethnic groups, highlighting the severe and often unacknowledged dangers they face. The epidemic of missing or murdered Black women and girls is a deeply troubling issue that has long lacked the attention and action it deserves.
This important event will bring together a broad coalition of stakeholders, including family members of the missing, survivors of violence, law enforcement officials, advocates, journalists, state leaders, and federal representatives. The conference will aim to spotlight the crisis, share insights from state-led actions, and inspire a more unified and effective approach to addressing these alarming trends.
By creating a platform for dialogue and collaboration, the gathering seeks to honor the voices of those directly impacted, foster greater public awareness, and develop actionable solutions to counter the epidemic of violence and disappearance affecting Black women and girls nationwide. Source: Office of Justice Program
