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GET HELP – MMIP SAN DIEGO
provides assistance, education, programs and resources
to confront the issue of Missing and Murdered Indigenous
People in tribal communities.
BE AWARE – In 2022, California launched the “Feather Alert” system, similar to an Amber Alert, to quickly notify the public when Indigenous people go missing. It elevates visibility and improves response times for MMIP cases.
MMIP San Diego combats human trafficking and violence in our region’s Indigenous communities through awareness, training and countywide law enforcement collaboration.
This website serves as a Digital Resource Center, providing critical information to help confront the crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous People. It also serves as a key point of contact for everyone seeking immediate assistance. Constantly updated, the DRC will provide timely, valuable content that generates awareness, supports education and accelerates action.
With funding from the California Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC), MMIP San Diego supports Tribal efforts to strengthen at-risk communities, protect against human trafficking and increase cooperation with law enforcement agencies.
Our many initiatives include growing the Acorns to Oaks program for young Indigenous girls and working in close collaboration with the San Diego Law Enforcement Coordination Center.
“We know grief. It’s hard to talk about, but it needs to be talked about.” – Rayleene Elliott
Member, Manzanita Band of the Kumeyaay Nation
All across the United States, Indigenous people go missing or are murdered at alarming rates that far exceed the national average. Historically, these cases have received little or no media attention. Many of these cases remain unsolved; many more go unreported.
In some areas, Indigenous women face violence at rates up to 10 times greater than non-Indigenous women. In California, they experience murder rates 7 times higher than the national average. Human trafficking is also a major concern. Here in San Diego County, our proximity to the border creates even greater danger.
“Let’s all work together. We want to fight until we
make this right.” – Stephen Cope
Chairman, San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians
MMIP impacts everyone. It provokes violence,
destroys communities and threatens justice for all.
By combining our efforts, the entire San Diego
community will reap immediate and long-lasting benefits.
MMIPSD aims to educate the public, encourage reporting of relevant information and foster community commitment to
combat human trafficking and violence against indigenous communities.Your privacy is important to us.
Your contact information will be kept secure and never shared without your consent.
“Through this effort we will protect our people.” – Erica M. Pinto
Chairwoman, Jamul Indian Village of California
MMIP San Diego is a coalition of four Kumeyaay tribes in association with the San Diego Harbor Police Foundation (SDHPF). The tribes are Jamul Indian Village of California, Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation, San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians and Manzanita Band of the Kumeyaay Nation.
SDHPF, an acknowledged leader in human trafficking awareness, provides training and an essential link to the network of law enforcement resources.
Working in close collaboration, the Tribal coalition is committed to confronting and fighting the scourge of MMIP. Each is contributing unique expertise and significant resources as core components of the state of California’s government-to-government tribal partnerships.
