Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples and the Interpersonal Victimization Experiences of Indigenous Peoples: A
Cassie L Harvey1, Kathleen A Fox2, Kayleigh A Stanek3
1Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ, USA.
Abstract:
This study draws upon original survey (n = 95) and interview (n = 16) data with mostly female Indigenous Peoples attending college to identify protective factors associated with resilience in the aftermath of interpersonal victimization and Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples (MMIP). Many participants experienced at least one form of victimization (82%), nearly all (94%) were aware of MMIP, and the majority had personally known a friend, family, or community member who had gone missing or been murdered (85%). Interview results revealed that MMIP had serious psychological and social impacts on Indigenous Peoples. Participants identified several protective factors that enhanced their resilience.
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