Abuse after abuse: The recurrent maltreatment of American Indian children in foster care and adoption

Landers, Ashley L.; Danes, Sharon M.; Campbell, Avery; Hawk, Sandy White

doi:10.1016/j.chiabu.2020.104805

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“…Additionally, Landers et al (2021) found that 49.5% of Native American children in foster care reported experiences of R/S abuse—rates higher than their White counterparts. Additionally, Native Americans were more likely to experience polyvictimization, or multiple forms of abuse (Landers et al, 2021).…”

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“…Seven studies utilized specific measures of R/S trauma and/or abuse, including the Religious/Spiritual Abuse and Neglect of Children Scale (RSANC; Kvarfordt, 2010; Kvarfordt & Herba, 2018; Kvarfordt & Sheridan, 2007; n = 3), the 21-Item spiritual trauma measure (Simmons, 2017; n = 1), the Spiritual Abuse Questionnaire (SAQ; Lawson, 2016; n = 1), and the SAQ (Keller, 2016; n = 1). The remaining seven quantitative studies utilized survey questions designed by the respective author(s) to assess R/S abuse (e.g., “Did you experience spiritual abuse in any foster home?” Landers et al, 2021; “Has your partner used religious teachings or traditions as a reason to control your daily activities?” Bagwell-Gray et al, 2021).…”

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“…Religious/Spiritual Trauma and Abuse: Empirical Studies Included in Literature Review (s) to assess R/S abuse (e.g., "Did you experience spiritual abuse in any foster home? "Landers et al, 2021; "Has your partner used religious teachings or traditions as a reason to control your daily activities? "Bagwell-Gray et al, 2021).…”

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Religious/spiritual abuse and trauma: A systematic review of the empirical literature.

Ellis¹,

Hook²,

Zuniga³

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Spirituality in Clinical Practice

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Religion and spirituality (R/S) play an important role in the lives of many. Although R/S can be a resource when coping with stress, it can also be a source of stress or trauma. We sought to review the extant empirical research on R/S abuse and trauma. Our systematic review identified 25 studies that met the inclusion criteria. The empirical findings of the studies are organized into eight sections: (a) definitions of R/S abuse and trauma, (b) prevalence of R/S abuse and trauma, (c) entering/exiting abusive religious communities, (d) the intersection of R/S abuse and trauma and domestic violence, (e) the role of the R/S community in the abuse, (f) negative outcomes associated with R/S abuse and trauma, (g) identity changes associated with R/S abuse and trauma, and (h) prevention and clinical treatment of R/S abuse and trauma. We conclude by discussing limitations of the review, areas for future research, and implications for clinical practice.

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Religious/spiritual abuse and trauma: A systematic review of the empirical literature.

Ellis¹,

Hook²,

Zuniga³

et al. 2022

Spirituality in Clinical Practice

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“…In most cases, separation from parents was accompanied by institutionalization, that is, no replacement caregiver at all. This combination produced very deleterious outcomes: widespread sexual abuse of the children [65], high rates of behavioral and mental health problems [66], poor physical and mental health [67], physical and emotional maltreatment in care, and often many of these, that is, poly-victimization [68]. Even after reunification, the children were more likely to miss school without permission, be treated unfairly at school, have poor physical and mental health, and be less likely to be living in a home owned by a family member.…”

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The Effects of Separation from Parents on Children

M. Crittenden,

Spieker

2023

Understanding Child Abuse and Neglect - Research and Implications

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More than a million children are separated from their parents by government authorities. We review the research on the effects of separation, including separation for parental maltreatment, adoption, illegal immigration, parental incarceration, and Indigenous status. The effects were universally negative, did not differ by reason for separation, and included neurological change from psychological trauma, precocious sexual maturity, physical and sexual abuse, neglect, academic delay, poor peer relations, psychosomatic symptoms, psychiatric disorder, and behavior problems such as depression, anxiety, delinquency, self-harm, substance abuse, and inappropriate sexual behavior. There were indications that separation led to intergenerational cycles of family separation. The research indicated that children are most vulnerable from 9 months to 9 years of age. We suggest that the negative effects of separation be considered explicitly when courts make placement decisions. Professionals who can reduce children’s suffering from separation are legislators, policy makers, social workers, mental health professionals, attorneys, and judges.

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“…Spencer and Knudsen (1992) revealed that sexual abuse was twice as likely to occur in foster care than with biological parents; similarly, Rueter et al (2009) reported more conflict in adoptive families than in nonadoptive families. Recently Landers et al (2021) examined maltreatment in a sample of 230 United Statesn Indian and White adults who experienced foster care or were adopted in childhood. Participants in this study reported a high recurrence of maltreatment in their foster and adoptive homes.…”

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Trauma in midlife adoptees: a qualitative analysis of Adult Attachment Interview narratives

Dalton¹,

Tony²,

McLaughlin³

2022

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Background: Although adoption is recognised as a life-long process, there are few studies which extend to midlife, and explored the lived experience of being an adoptee.Objective: The present study explored the lived experience of midlife adoptees, using the Adult Attachment Interview (AAI; George et al. 1985-1996) to generate data that can be analysed using reflexive thematic analysis.Participants and setting: AAIs were conducted with 17 adopted adults with a variety of pre and post-adoption experiences. Method: Participant narratives were analysed using Reflexive Thematic Analysis, guided by the process laid out in Braun and Clarke (2021).Results: Analysis resulted in the identification of three distinct themes: (i) 'Coming out of the fog' (ii) Unresolved Grief (iii) Living in Fear. In addition, there were five subthemes.Conclusions: This study provides evidence of trauma associated with adoptive status, our themes captured unique challenges derived from adoptive status, regardless of the variation within adoption experience. The implications of these challenges for future research, practice and policy are discussed.

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Abuse after abuse: The recurrent maltreatment of American Indian children in foster care and adoption

Cited by 20 publications

References 40 publications

Religious/spiritual abuse and trauma: A systematic review of the empirical literature.

Religious/spiritual abuse and trauma: A systematic review of the empirical literature.

The Effects of Separation from Parents on Children

Trauma in midlife adoptees: a qualitative analysis of Adult Attachment Interview narratives

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