NCJ Number
193162
Date Published
April 2001
Length
138 pages
Annotation
This manual provides a workshop outline, presenter descriptions, and resource material from the 2001 Conference on Child Sexual Abuse in Indian Country held in South Dakota focusing on abused children in Native American communities with discussions ranging from child wellness to psychological and scientific evidence in criminal trials.
Abstract
In April 2001, a conference was held in Rapid City, South Dakota on Child Sexual Abuse in Indian Country. As an outcome of the conference, this resource manual was produced containing the conference/workshop outline and a list of presenters and biographies. In addition, research and resource material, supporting the conference and addressing issues specific to Native American communities and their children, included information on: (1) an indigenous perspective on wellness; (2) criminal jurisdiction in Indian country; (3) an overview of Federal statutes regarding child sexual abuse; (4) a description of victim-assistance programs; (5) the United States Courts of Appeals decisions regarding child sexual abuse; medico-legal issues in the evaluation of child sexual abuse; (6) guidelines for evaluating the sexual abuse of children; and (6) psychological and scientific evidence in criminal trials.