The Dock Ellis Foundation
EMPOWERING AND BRINGING HOME MISSING, MURDERED AND MARGINALIZED MINORITY PERSONS Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) populations and underserved communities.
MISSION.
Dock Ellis Foundation's mission is to empower minority communities by bringing home missing persons. We believe that everyone deserves to be safe and have a voice, regardless of their background or economic standing. We are dedicated to providing support and resources to families and individuals who are affected by crime and violence.
OUR VISION.
The Dock Ellis Foundations vision is to amplify the effectiveness of community violence intervention strategies and the provision of direct services and wraparound supports. Thus, rendering us fully capable of helping marginalized groups drop the percentage of violence and crime in their communities by using our internal resources and the resources of our partners.
DROP THE PERCENTAGE%.
THE PROBLEM.
There are thousands of unsolved cases of missing Black people.
According to 2021 FBI data, Black people make up 31% of missing person reports but only 14% of the US population. White people, meanwhile, make up 54% of missing person reports and 76% of the US population.
There are simply not enough resources, compassion or attention on our missing black and brown women, men and children. Most importantly there isn't enough support for the children devastated by a parent that has unwillingly vanishing. Many families are dealing with lack of cultural awareness or competency by the entities they rely on to help, lack of sensitivity to victims and their families, poor or nonexistent communication with families, preconceived judgment for families with criminal records and survivors, chronic lack of cases being brought to justice.
Missing-person cases involving people of color in the U.S. are less likely to be solved due to the lack of attention they get when reported missing. Many disappearances in the Black community stem from human trafficking, domestic violence and mental health incidents.
Missing-person cases involving people of color in the U.S. are less likely to be solved due to the lack of attention they get when reported missing. Many disappearances in the Black community stem from human trafficking, domestic violence and mental health incidents.
HOW CAN WE HELP?
We have resources available to help those in need year-round. The Dock Ellis Foundation offers compassionate and comprehensive accredited programs for minority women, men, teens and children who have been affected by domestic and sexual violence, stalking and human trafficking.
Dock Ellis Foundation works with families whose loved ones have been reported missing, you are not alone.
If you are in immediate danger, call or text 911.
If you or someone you know is experiencing violence or your loved one is missing, call the Dock Ellis Foundation at 800-370-0830. Hotline Advocates are available to help and can access resources in your local community. These services are provided to all, regardless of sexual orientation, gender or gender identity.
Our trained advocates understand the complex issues involved with domestic violence, sexual violence, stalking and human trafficking. Services include:
Dock Ellis Foundation works with families whose loved ones have been reported missing, you are not alone.
If you are in immediate danger, call or text 911.
If you or someone you know is experiencing violence or your loved one is missing, call the Dock Ellis Foundation at 800-370-0830. Hotline Advocates are available to help and can access resources in your local community. These services are provided to all, regardless of sexual orientation, gender or gender identity.
Our trained advocates understand the complex issues involved with domestic violence, sexual violence, stalking and human trafficking. Services include:
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INFORMATION AND REFERRAL |
OPTIONS COUNSELING |
MEDIA AWARENESS
News media has the powerful ability to sway public interest and has undeniable effects on how police approach certain missing persons’ cases and how quickly these cases are solved. Cases with people of color as the victims are often forgotten, or far fewer resources are devoted to finding the missing individual.
VANISHED.
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THE DATA WILL SHOW THAT:
OUR JOURNEY
HELP US BRING THEM HOME
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