Citation

Horejsi C, Craig BH, Pablo J. Child Welf. 1992; 71(4): 329-342.

Affiliation

Department of Social Work, University of Montana, Missoula.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1992, Child Welfare League of America)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

1638907

Abstract

The oppression suffered by Native Americans has so undermined their culture and ability to parent that child abuse and neglect are frequent problems. Yet the history of oppression often seriously damages the capacity of many Native American parents to accept help from child protective service agencies and staff members. This article explains the particular characteristics and behaviors of some Native American parents, and closes with a summarized guide to understanding these parents and to appropriate behavior on the part of social workers.

VioLit keywords: Child Protection Social Services Sociocultural Factors Native American Adult Native American Offender Native American Violence Child Abuse Intervention Child Abuse Offender Domestic Violence Offender Domestic Violence Intervention Offender Perceptions Adult Offender Adult Perceptions Adult Violence Adult Parent Parent Offender Parent Perceptions Native American Perceptions

Language: en