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The Compounded Issues of Native Youth int he Juvenile Justice System

6/16/2023

Supreme Court’s Decision to Uphold Indian Child Welfare Act Means Native Foster Youth Stay Protected

Jacqueline Robles

The Indian Child Welfare Act gave me assurance by specifically protecting Native American children like myself, writes Jacqueline Robles.

What Happens When Foster Youth Want an Abortion — and What Could Soon Change?

7/28/2022

What Happens When Foster Youth Want an Abortion — and What Could Soon Change?

Michael Fitzgerald

A leading Massachusetts attorney for pregnant minors discusses confidential court hearings for youth seeking an abortion without parental consent.

With ICWA Under Threat, More States Shore Up Laws to Protect Native Families from Foster Care Separation

4/6/2022

With ICWA Under Threat, More States Shore Up Laws to Protect Native Families from Foster Care Separation

Nancy Marie Spears, Sara Tiano and Jeremy Loudenback

With the Indian Child Welfare Act facing a Supreme Court challenge, states have enacted their own versions to protect Indigenous families from separation.

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