NCJ Number
173731
Date Published
1997
Length
135 pages
Annotation
This Guide attempts to help raise the awareness of state court judges, attorneys and relevant social service agency personnel about the legal consequences of ignorance of and biases against Native Americans and their child-rearing practices, and to engender a sense of equity and fairness concerning their judicial needs.
Abstract
The Guide addresses the circumstances and issues that led to enactment of the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA), studies the legal requirements of ICWA, and presents information about legislative developments and judicial decisions that may affect ICWA Students of this guide will learn to: (1) understand and explain the historical and political context of ICWA; (2) describe the impact on Indian tribes and children of removing Indian children from their culture; (3) identify differences between Indian and non-Indian child-rearing practices; (4) apply ICWAþs legal requirements; and (5) discuss recent changes and challenges to ICWA. Notes, appendixes