One of Montana’s most high-profile missing person cases is the backdrop of a 2024 court decision that could have statewide implications for violent offenders’ access to firearms. Connie Walker’s reporting between 2020 and 2023 offers valuable insight into the June 2018 disappearance of Jermain Charlo, the ongoing investigation, and the firearms case that stemmed from it.

Our new resource page is an excellent starting place to learn more about the signs and risks of strangulation, and how to get help after being choked, strangled, or injured.

Thanks to a new partnership with Lewis & Clark Humane Society, The Friendship Center is now able to offer temporary, safe housing for pets at no cost to our clients.

Montana Legal Services Association’s Alix House shares about a new program offering legal assistance to human trafficking survivors and those at risk of being trafficked.