Author’s Abstract: “The Trafficking Victim Protection Act of 2000 (TVPA) signaled a comprehensive campaign by the United States (US) government to address the scourge of human trafficking in the US and abroad. The US rhetoric about sex trafficking suggests...
Author’s Abstract, (Note: contains detailed accounts that may be difficult for some to read) “Have you ever wondered about how to be culturally-sensitive in adoption approaches with Aboriginal people? Have you wanted ideas on how to more effectively engage...
Author abstract: “This paper argues that the resurgence of Indigenous peoples’ citizenship orders can be informed in part by tenets of Indigenous customary adoption. The paper considers registration as an Indian under Canada’s Indian Act as having conflated...
Author abstract: “This 7-minute video is a brief introduction to Alcohol-Facilitated Sexual Assault in Indian Country, a series of videos developed by the Office on Violence Against Women and OVC that will address key topics to assist sexual assault response...
Author abstract: “The Tribal STAR Digital Stories is contains personal accounts of being touched by the child welfare system.” Resource Link: TribalSTAR Digital Stories Author:...
Author abstract: “Provides a Native perspective on permanency and addresses working with parents and children, decision making, and options in permanent planning.” Resource Link: Module V: Permanency Planning for Indian Children Author: National Indian...
Author abstract: “Outlines the need for funding foster care services, recruiting and training foster parents, and developing Tribal foster care programs. A table describing strengths of Tribal programs, based on information shared by Tribal foster and adoptive...
Author abstract: “Highlights the Model Approach to Partnerships in Parenting (MAPP), a comprehensive program designed to extend the idea of building positive relationships and alliances beyond birth parents and the Trauma Informed Partnering for Safety and...
Author abstract: “Describes the meaning of the Native American term “two-spirit”—a person whose body simultaneously houses a masculine spirit and a feminine spirit—and the challenges faced by two-spirit Native people today as well as recommendations...
