The Facts on Violence Against American Indian/Alaska Native Women

Author’s Abstract: “American Indian women living on Indian reservations experience unique challenges that intensify the epidemic of violence against them. Accurate statistical data quantifying incidences of violence against women on reservations, or...

Relocation Revisited: Sex Trafficking of Native Women in the United States

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...

Why is Adoption Like a First Nations Feast?: Lax Kw'alaarms Indigenizing Adoptions in Child Welfare

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...

Adoption is (not) a Dirty Word: Towards an Adoption-centric Theory of Anishinaabeg Citizenship

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...

Alcohol-Facilitated Sexual Assault in Indian Country: Services and Support for Victims (April 2015)

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...

TribalSTAR Digital Stories

Author abstract: “The Tribal STAR Digital Stories is contains personal accounts of being touched by the child welfare system.”

Module V: Permanency Planning for Indian Childern

Author abstract: “Provides a Native perspective on permanency and addresses working with parents and children, decision making, and options in permanent planning.”

Tribal Foster Care and Adoption Findings

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...

Model Approach to Partnerships in Parenting (MAPP)

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...