I had three attorneys dedicated solely to find the…
“I had three attorneys dedicated solely to find the statistic of the number of missing Native American women on reservations. Any reservation, not just 'Wind River.' They don't exist. The federal government, which is responsible for the reservations, don't keep those stats.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Lack of data on missing Native women reflects governmental neglect.
In simple terms: Missing data shows neglect.
Demand better statistics.
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When to use this quote
- policy advocacy
- research
- community outreach
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What mechanisms ensure accurate reporting?
- How can communities aid data gathering?
Data collection may be politically sensitive.