Recently, Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC), Fairbanks Native Association (FNA) and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) kicked off meetings and listening sessions to work toward the development of a Tribal Community Response Plan, which will serve as a roadmap on the best way to respond to Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP) cases in the future. A tribal working group has been established that consists of tribal leaders, personnel from public safety, behavioral health, medical, social services, media, and elders and local stakeholders.
In June, the group held a work session with local providers and law enforcement. The group had the opportunity to hear about the resources available through victim/social service organizations, law enforcement entities, and local media.
The group plans to meet again to continue establishing a plan. Once complete, a final draft of the plan will be reviewed by the TCC Executive Board of Directors before being brought to the Full Board of Directors for final approval.