Title

Domestic Violence In Indian Country

Abstract

This chapter examines a relatively neglected area of research: domestic violence among Native Americans (hereafter, Indians). In the process, primary emphasis is geared toward an examination of its prevalence, suspected and perceived causes, and official, unofficial, and cultural responses. Considerable emphasis is placed on criminal justice responses by comparing and contrasting tribal practices and procedures with traditional nontribal procedures. An important learning objective of the chapter is to enable readers to assess whether domestic violence among Indians is any more or less significant in tribal communities than among nontribal communities. We hope that readers will develop a greater appreciation of the complexities and dynamics of responding to domestic violence in environments characterized by a myriad of social, political, and cultural differences.

Publication Date

7-15-2014

Publication Title

Continuing the War Against Domestic Violence

Number of Pages

3-16

Document Type

Article; Book Chapter

Personal Identifier

scopus

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.1201/b17162

Socpus ID

85061614627 (Scopus)

Source API URL

https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/85061614627

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