Preventing child maltreatment in the U.S. : American Indian and Alaska Native perspectives / Royleen J. Ross, Julii M. Green, Milton A. Fuentes.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ross, Royleen (Royleen Joan), 1966- author.

Green, Julii Monette, 1976- author.

Fuentes, Milton A., author.

Series:

Violence Against Women and Children

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Alaska Native children--Social conditions.

Alaska Native children.

Alaska Natives--Social conditions.

Alaska Natives.

Child abuse--United States.

Child abuse.

Child welfare--United States.

Child welfare.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (129 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New Brunswick, Camden : Rutgers University Press, [2022]

Summary:

"This book is part of a concentrated series of books that examines child maltreatment across minoritized, cultural groups.Specifically, this volume addresses American Indian and Alaska Native populations. However, in an effort to contextualize the experiences of 574 federally recognized tribes and 50+ state recognized tribes, as well as villages, the authors focus on populations within rural and remote regions and discuss the experiences of some tribal communities throughout US history. It should be noted that established research has primarily drawn attention to the pervasive problems impacting Indigenous individuals, families, and communities. Aligned with an attempt to adhere to a decolonizing praxis, the authors share information in a strength-based framework for the Indigenous communities discussed within the text. The authors review federally funded programs (prevention, intervention, and treatment) that have been adapted for tribal communities (e.g., Safecare) and include cultural teachings that address child maltreatment. The intention of this book is to inform researchers, practitioners, policy makers, and advocates about the current state of child maltreatment from an Indigenous perspective"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Cover

Series Page

Title Page

Copyright

Dedication

Contents

Foreword

Introduction

1. Understanding American Indian and Alaska Native Families from the Precolonial and Contemporary Context

2. Systemic, Institutional, and Historical Implications of Child Maltreatment

3. Protective and Risk Factors

4. Current Policies and Laws Impacting Native Children, Adolescents, and Women

5. Child Maltreatment Best Practices: Implications for Native Children

6. Contemporary Cultural and Ethical Issues in Child Maltreatment

7. Bringing It All Together: Not about Us without Us

Recommended Readings and Resources

References

Index.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

Other Format:

Print version: Ross, Royleen J. Preventing Child Maltreatment in the U. S.

ISBN:

9781978821125

1978821123

9781978821149

197882114X

OCLC:

1345582323