Indian Child Welfare Act

GPTKB entity

Statements (75)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:United_States_federal_law
gptkbp:administered_by gptkb:Bureau_of_Indian_Affairs
gptkbp:aims_to preserve Indian families
gptkbp:aims_to_improve unnecessary removal of Indian children from their families
the number of Indian children in foster care
gptkbp:amended_by several times since its enactment
gptkbp:applies_to foster care placements
Indian children
adoption placements
gptkbp:criticism its implementation challenges
gptkbp:enacted_by gptkb:1978
gptkbp:ensures that Indian children remain connected to their culture
gptkbp:establishes tribal jurisdiction over child custody
tribal jurisdiction over child custody proceedings
gptkbp:has_a_focus_on public awareness campaigns
gptkbp:has_been_used_to_advocate_for the rights of Native American families
gptkbp:has_facilitated tribal-state partnerships in child welfare
gptkbp:has_implications_for federal funding for child welfare services
gptkbp:has_influenced state laws regarding child welfare
gptkbp:has_led_to increased tribal involvement in child welfare cases
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Indian Child Welfare Act
gptkbp:includes_provisions_for emergency placements of Indian children
gptkbp:influenced_by historical injustices against Native Americans
gptkbp:is_a_key_component_of Indian child welfare policy
gptkbp:is_a_source_of training programs for social workers
gptkbp:is_a_subject_of numerous academic studies
gptkbp:is_affected_by adoption practices involving Indian children
gptkbp:is_associated_with cultural preservation efforts
gptkbp:is_cited_in discussions about child welfare reform
discussions about family reunification
gptkbp:is_considered landmark legislation
gptkbp:is_considered_a_landmark_legislation for Native American rights
gptkbp:is_criticized_for potentially limiting state authority
gptkbp:is_linked_to the history of boarding schools for Native American children
gptkbp:is_monitored_by gptkb:Department_of_the_Interior
gptkbp:is_often_discussed_in congressional hearings
gptkbp:is_often_referenced_in legal cases involving Native American children
gptkbp:is_opposed_by some child welfare advocates
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:United_States_federal_law
U. S. federal Indian law
broader efforts for Native American rights
gptkbp:is_part_of_a_broader_movement for Native American self-determination
gptkbp:is_referenced_in Supreme Court cases
various legal cases and rulings
gptkbp:is_related_to gptkb:Indian_Self-Determination_and_Education_Assistance_Act
gptkbp:is_relevant_to federal-tribal relations
Indian sovereignty issues
the rights of parents in custody cases
gptkbp:is_significant_for Indian rights movements
the legal framework for child welfare in the U. S.
gptkbp:is_supported_by various Native American organizations
many Native American organizations
gptkbp:is_used_in challenge state court decisions
gptkbp:legacy colonial policies towards Native Americans
gptkbp:legal_issue gptkb:multiple_times
multiple cases
gptkbp:model similar legislation in other countries
gptkbp:often_includes discussions about social justice
gptkbp:provides placement preferences for Indian children
gptkbp:provides_guidance_on placement preferences for Indian children
gptkbp:purpose to protect the best interests of Indian children
gptkbp:recognizes the importance of tribal affiliation
gptkbp:requires notify tribes of child custody proceedings
active efforts to prevent the breakup of Indian families
active efforts to prevent removal of Indian children
gptkbp:was_a_response_to high rates of Indian child removal
gptkbp:was_influenced_by historical injustices against Native Americans
gptkbp:was_supported_by tribal leaders
various legal advocacy groups
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:National_Congress_of_American_Indians
gptkb:Senate_Committee_on_Indian_Affairs
gptkb:AIM
gptkb:Committee_on_Indian_Affairs
gptkb:the_Sioux_tribe
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5