Native Americans (From Reason to Hope: A Psychosocial Perspective on Violence & Youth, P 133-144, 1994, Leonard D Eron, Jacquelyn H Gentry, et al., eds. -- See NCJ-158633)

• NCJ Number: 158639
• Author(s): B R Yung; W R Hammond
• Date Published: 1994
• Length: 12 pages
• Sale Source: American Psychological Assoc
• Publication Type: Survey
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America
• Note: *This document is currently unavailable from NCJRS.

Annotation

The extent of risk for fatal violence among Native Americans is not fully known, since reliable epidemiological data on national homicide victimization rates for ethnic groups other than black Americans are not available.

Abstract

Estimates of the risk of homicide for Native Americans are based on data gathered in regional or tribal studies. These studies indicate that gender-related patterns of fatal assaultive violence among Native Americans are similar to national trends. The extent of nonlethal forms of interpersonal violence among Native Americans is also difficult to determine. Nonetheless, intertribal variations in reported cases of child physical abuse and battering have been reported. Apart from limited research on child abuse among Native Americans, however, no studies focus specifically on violence affecting Native American children and youth. The nature and characteristics of violence risk for Native Americans are discussed, the role of ethnicity in interpreting and responding to victimization is examined, program and service needs of Native Americans are noted, and specific public policy recommendations are offered. 48 references