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Child Trends . 2023. A resource to help researchers and funders understand indigenous children, youth, and families . Bethesda, MD: Child Trends ,

Annotation: This research brief provides information on Indigenous Peoples in the United States and U.S. territories, including geographic distribution, overall demographics, and trends in education, health, and well-being. It discusses the impact that colonization and Federal Indian Law has had on Indigenous children, youth, and families and recommends strategies that can be implemented at the local, state, and federal levels to improve health outcomes. The brief is intended for those who engage with and/or conduct or fund research, evaluation, or technical assistance focusing on Indigenous populations..

Contact: Child Trends , 7315 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 1200 W, Bethesda, MD 20814, Telephone: (240) 223-9200 E-mail: Web Site: http://www.childtrends.org

Keywords: Alaska natives, American Indians, Cultural barriers, Cultural factors, Health equity, History, Initiatives, Legislation, Litigation, Pacific islanders, Policy, Statutes, Trends

Child Welfare Information Gateway. 2011. Definitions of domestic violence. Washington, DC: Child Welfare Information Gateway, 60 pp.

Annotation: This brief describes how the legal definition of domestic violence varies across the states and summarizes how individual states address this topic in their statutes. It describes how domestic violence may be defined within state civil or criminal laws; discusses child abuse reporting and child protection laws; and explains which persons may or may not be protected by the laws.

Contact: Child Welfare Information Gateway, Administration on Children, Youth, and Families, Children's Bureau, 1250 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Eighth Floor, Washington, DC 20024, Telephone: (800) 394-3366 Secondary Telephone: E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.childwelfare.gov Available from the website.

Keywords: Domestic violence, Legal definitions, State legislation, Statutes
   

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