We’ve established that human trafficking can play a role in missing persons cases. But, what how can we support survivors, especially Black women and girls? How can we improve current methdos of trauma-informed care?
In the first episode, we talked about how “pervasive narratives” impact how missing Black women are discussed in news media. How do these types of narratives affect missing Black youth and, more specifically, Black girls?
In 2022, the House Oversight and Reform Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties held a hearing on missing Black, Indigenous, and POC women and girls. During the hearing, Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton of D.C. asked why missing Black women and girls are treated differently by law enforcement. Here are some key resources on this topic.
Why are cases of missing Black women covered in national headlines less frequently and how do “pervasive narratives” drive how missing Black women characterized? Find out in the very first episode of the Project Her Name Matters Podcast!
Across the U.S., Black women make up around one-third of all missing women. What are the underlying causes of this crisis and what can we do about it?