HR 6828
Brittany Clardy Missing and Murdered Black Women and Girls Act
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This bill establishes an Office for Missing and Murdered Black Women and Girls within the Department of Justice. The office will focus on addressing the disproportionately high rates of violence against Black women and girls, collecting data, providing technical assistance, and advising the Attorney General on policy. It also aims to center community expertise and improve the criminal justice system’s response to these cases, alongside providing grants to community-based organizations offering support and prevention services.
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