Improving Public Safety and Criminal Justice for Native Americans
Nov 18, 2021
Signed by: Joe Biden
Signed on: Nov 15, 2021
Published on: Nov 18, 2021
Nov 18, 2021
Signed by: Joe Biden
Signed on: Nov 15, 2021
Published on: Nov 18, 2021
Summary
Creates a government-wide plan to reduce violence against Native Americans by improving law enforcement, data collection, and victim support services.
What problem does this solve?
Native Americans suffer from very high rates of violence, and many cases go unsolved due to legal and resource challenges. This order directs federal agencies to work together with tribes to create better law enforcement plans, share data, and support victims.
What does this order do?
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Coordination of a federal law enforcement strategy to prevent and respond to violence against native americans
Creates a federal law enforcement strategy
Directs the Attorney General and Secretary of the Interior to develop a coordinated plan to prevent and respond to violence against Native Americans and solve unsolved cases.
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Improving data collection, analysis, and information sharing
Improves data collection and sharing
Requires agencies to improve data collection on crimes against Native Americans and expand tribal access to national crime information systems.
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Strengthening prevention, early intervention, and victim and survivor services
Strengthens victim and survivor services
Orders the development of a plan to support prevention efforts and improve services for victims, including mental health, substance abuse, and family support.
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Supporting tribal and other non-federal law enforcement efforts to prevent and respond to violence against native americans
Supports tribal law enforcement
Provides assistance to tribal governments to handle their own criminal cases, especially those involving domestic violence and cases affected by the McGirt v. Oklahoma decision.
Requires tribal consultation
Mandates that federal departments consult with Tribal Nations when creating and carrying out the strategies required by this order.
Who does this affect?
- Native Americans
- Tribal Nations
- Urban Indian Organizations
What is the real world impact?
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Addresses a national crisis
Acknowledges the long-standing and unacceptably high rates of violence, disappearances, and murder affecting Native American communities. Directs the federal government to take coordinated action to solve this problem.
When does this start?
This order takes effect immediately and sets several deadlines for federal agencies to report on their progress.
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Federal law enforcement strategy report
Within 240 days of November 15, 2021, the Attorney General and Secretary of the Interior must report to the President on their new strategy.
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Improving data collection, analysis, and information sharing
Data analysis strategy report
Within 240 days, key agencies must report on their strategy for analyzing data on violent crime and missing persons involving Native Americans.
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Improving data collection, analysis, and information sharing
DNA testing assessment report
Within 240 days, the Attorney General must report on the use of DNA testing to identify missing or murdered indigenous people and recommend improvements.
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Strengthening prevention, early intervention, and victim and survivor services
Victim prevention plan report
Within 240 days, the Secretary of Health and Human Services must report on a plan to support prevention efforts and services for Native American victims.
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Improving data collection, analysis, and information sharing
Research and data collection report
Within 180 days, the Secretary of Health and Human Services must report on the quality of data collection on violence against Native Americans.
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Strengthening prevention, early intervention, and victim and survivor services
Child abuse reporting report
Within 180 days, the Secretaries of HHS and the Interior must report on actions taken to make reporting child abuse easier and expand access to child advocacy services.