On the recordMarch 2, 2009
Native Americans are victims of violent crime at rates more than double those of any other community in the United States.
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congress.govNative Americans are victims of violent crime at rates more than double those of any other community in the United States.
Joe Garcia highlights the high rates of violent crime affecting Native Americans.
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