Description
Book SynopsisThis 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.
Trade Review“A thoughtful read on the history of child maltreatment. Origin stories are important, and this book presents a native perspective that shifts the questions of how, what, and why from individual families to the broader perspective of nation building that degraded and, in many ways, eliminated support networks and destroyed tribal identity for many children. This book clearly illustrates these heartbreaking outcomes while also giving hope by restoring the origin stories of identity and reclaiming lost children.” -- Dolores Subia BigFoot * Presidential Professor and Director of the Indian Country Child Trauma Center at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center *
"This book by Royleen Ross, Julii Green, and Milton Fuentes is essential reading for anyone interested in the prevention of child maltreatment in American Indian/Alaska Native communities. The stories in this book highlight the loving, rich history of these communities and how they care for and protect their children today." -- Marlyn Bennett * co-editor of Imagining Child Welfare in the Spirit of Reconciliation: Voices from the Prairies *
“A thoughtful read on the history of child maltreatment. Origin stories are important, and this book presents a native perspective that shifts the questions of how, what, and why from individual families to the broader perspective of nation building that degraded and, in many ways, eliminated support networks and destroyed tribal identity for many children. This book clearly illustrates these heartbreaking outcomes while also giving hope by restoring the origin stories of identity and reclaiming lost children.” -- Dolores Subia BigFoot * Presidential Professor and Director of the Indian Country Child Trauma Center at the University of O *
"This book by Royleen Ross, Julii Green, and Milton Fuentes is essential reading for anyone interested in the prevention of child maltreatment in American Indian/Alaska Native communities. The stories in this book highlight the loving, rich history of these communities and how they care for and protect their children today." -- Marlyn Bennett * co-editor of Imagining Child Welfare in the Spirit of Reconciliation: Voices from the Prairies *
Table of ContentsForeword
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
