Abuse and Neglect of American Indian Children: Findings from a Survey of Federal Providers

Piasecki, Joan; Manson, Spero M.; Biernoff, Michael; Hiat, Albert B.; Taylor, Sandra S.; Bechtold, Donald W.

doi:10.5820/aian.0302.1989.43

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“…Other forms of child abuse and neglect have also been examined among small clinical samples of Native American children in the U.S. (DeBruyn, Lujan, & May, 1992;Lujan, DeBruyn, May, & Bird, 1989;Piasecki et al, 1989;White & Cornely, 1981). The prevalence of abuse found in these studies has varied widely due to variations in measurement and sampling.…”

Section: Violence Against Childrenmentioning

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Lifetime Physical and Sexual Abuse, Substance Abuse, Depression, and Suicide Attempts Among Native American Women

Bohn

2003

Issues in Mental Health Nursing

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Although there is preliminary evidence that violence against women and children may be particularly prevalent in some Native American communities, associations between abuse and substance abuse, mental health problems, and suicide attempts have rarely been studied in this population. This study examined lifetime and current physical and sexual abuse among 30 Native American women. Nearly half had experienced physical and/or sexual abuse as children, over half were sexually abused at some time in their lives, and over three-fourths were abused by a partner. All but four women (87%) had experience physical or sexual abuse in their lifetime. Significant relationships were found among childhood abuse, substance abuse, and adult revictimization, and among cumulative lifetime abuse events, substance abuse, and depression. Further research is needed to examine abuse and relationships between abuse and health sequelae in Native American populations. An accelerated public health and community response is needed to address abuse issues in this community.

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Section: Violence Against Childrenmentioning

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Lifetime Physical and Sexual Abuse, Substance Abuse, Depression, and Suicide Attempts Among Native American Women

Bohn

2003

Issues in Mental Health Nursing

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“…Child abuse and VAW have several common risk factors including non-married partnership, female gender of the victim, and substance abuse by the perpetrator (DeBruyn et al 1992; Horejsi et al 1992; Nelson et al 1996; Piasecki et al 1989; Robin et al 1997; White and Cornely 1981; Malcoe et al 2004; Yuan et al 2006; Robin et al 1998). While the exact mechanism between alcohol/substance use and perpetration of child neglect/abuse/VAW is unclear, several hypotheses have been suggested (Walsh et al 2003; Kunitz et al 1998).…”

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“…Certain family structure factors increase the likelihood of child maltreatment among AI/AN, including divorce, teenage parenthood, having children outside of marriage, and single parenthood (DeBruyn et al 1992; Horejsi et al 1992; Piasecki et al 1989; White and Cornely 1981). Other risk factors for experiencing child abuse and neglect include children switching homes (DeBruyn et al 1992), having multiple men associated with the household (Nelson et al 1996), stressful life events in the household (Nelson et al 1996), and having a greater number of children in the household (Horejsi et al 1992; Nelson et al 1996; White and Cornely 1981).…”

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“…Brave Heart (2003) posits that many AI/AN turned to alcohol and other substances as a coping mechanism. Increased substance use may thus serve as a link between historical trauma and violence (Arbuckle et al 1996; Berlin 1987; DeBruyn et al 1992; Horejsi et al 1992; King 1999; Luna-Firebaugh 2006; Nelson et al 1996; Piasecki et al 1989; Robin et al 1998). …”

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Family and partner interpersonal violence among American Indians/Alaska Natives

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Family and partner interpersonal violence are common among American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) populations. AI/AN women have the second highest prevalence of violence against women among all racial/ethnic groups in the United States, and child abuse prevalence rates in AI/AN populations are among the highest. Elder abuse in AI/AN is also an important concern, although data on this are sparse. This review describes the epidemiology of child abuse, violence against women, and elder abuse among AI/AN, including prevalence and associated risk factors. The authors discuss potential reasons for the high burden of interpersonal violence among AI/AN, including common risk factors. Important limitations in existing literature are also highlighted, along with recommendations for future research on this topic.Electronic supplementary materialThe online version of this article (doi:10.1186/2197-1714-1-7) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.

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“…First, additional research is needed to determine incidence and prevalence rates within the different ethnic, racial, and cultural groups (Piasecki et al, 1989). First, additional research is needed to determine incidence and prevalence rates within the different ethnic, racial, and cultural groups (Piasecki et al, 1989).…”

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Empirical Research on Child Abuse Treatment: Report by the Child Abuse and Neglect Treatment Working Group, American Psychological Association

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Journal of Clinical Child Psychology

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Reviewed empirical research on the short-and long-term effects of four major types of child maltreatment (physical abuse, sexual abuse, psychological abuse, and neglect). Outcome research for a variety of treatments for child victims of abuse and for adults abused as children suggests that treatment is effective; however, comprehensive and carefully designed studies have not been done. Likewise, outcome research for treatment efforts with parents and caregivers who engage in child maltreatment is limited, but evidence supports treatment efficacy. Thirteen recommendations are offered pertaining to improvement of conceptualization, treatment, and research in the area of child maltreatment.

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Abuse and Neglect of American Indian Children: Findings from a Survey of Federal Providers

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Lifetime Physical and Sexual Abuse, Substance Abuse, Depression, and Suicide Attempts Among Native American Women

Lifetime Physical and Sexual Abuse, Substance Abuse, Depression, and Suicide Attempts Among Native American Women

Family and partner interpersonal violence among American Indians/Alaska Natives

Empirical Research on Child Abuse Treatment: Report by the Child Abuse and Neglect Treatment Working Group, American Psychological Association

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