The Task Force determined the best way to understand how families are impacted when a loved one goes missing is to have public opportunities for personal accounts and feedback. Community meetings and listening sessions provided concerned community members, involved agencies, and families an avenue to inform members about the difficulties faced when reporting or responding.
The Looping in Native Communities Coordinator and the Missing Persons Specialist traveled to tribal reservations and urban Indian areas to build relationships with the local law enforcement and community members. When possible, meetings were coordinated with training events to educate the public about state and national databases and current available resources.