IGNACIO, Colo. (AP) – U.S. attorneys and prosecutors say they want to help Native American communities bring more cases to court and cut down on crime.

Colorado U.S. Attorney John Walsh, U.S. Deputy Attorney General Sally Quillian Yates, Associate Attorney General Stuart Delery and Montana U.S. Attorney Michael Cotter heard reports of insufficient funding, a lack of full-time prosecutors and problems cracking down on violence, drug abuse, sexual assault and other crimes plaguing American Indian communities.

Tribes say there are not enough victim advocates serving the Navajo Nation.

According to the Durango Herald, the Southern Utes are also asking for more help.

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Information from: Durango Herald, http://www.durangoherald.com