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Paul Cook: “American Indians are victims of violent crimes at rates higher than the general population.”

On the recordMarch 13, 2019
American Indians are victims of violent crimes at rates higher than the general population.
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Paul Cook
California

Editor's note · Context

Cook emphasizes the disproportionate violence faced by American Indians.

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