Reducing Native American Children’s Exposure to Violence The Attorney General’s Advisory Committee of the Task Force on American Indian and Alaska Native Children Exposed to Violence is holding its third public hearing today and tomorrow in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, focusing on violence in the community. “American Indian and Alaska Native children encounter violence and trauma at unusually high rates, and the effects of this exposure can be devastating,” said OJJDP Administrator Robert Listenbee. “The information and ideas being gathered at this hearing will guide our efforts to help tribal leaders and families protect their children.” Former U.S. Senator Byron Dorgan and Iroquois composer and singer Joanne Shenandoah co-chair the 13-member committee of experts on American Indian studies, child health and trauma, victim services and child welfare. The committee will draw upon research and information gathered through public hearings to draft policy recommendations later this year. For more information about the advisory committee and public hearings, please visit justice.gov/defendingchildhood. Watch Ms. Shenandoah and Mr. Listenbee discuss the Task Force’s work: youtu.be/E7zMeO8sJDU
Posted on: Wed, 16 Apr 2014 20:28:24 +0000
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