Documentary from the report, Bringing Them Home: Separation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children From Their Families. Survivors speak about their experiences.
Duration: 32:29.
Family Relations, vol. 46, no. 2, April 1997, pp. 113-121
Description
Studies found significant determinants were: psycho-social adjustment (self-esteem, school functioning); relationship with partner; total social support; and pregnancy and child characteristics (pregnancy risk, child mood and health risk).
McGill Journal of Education, vol. 32, no. 2, 1997, pp. 125-138
Description
Contends that the children in family-based bicultural classes had fewer late, absent and dropout behaviours when compared to students in mainstream classes.
Native Social Work Journal, vol. 1, no. 1, Inaugural Edition, May 1997, pp. 43-53
Description
Looks at a kinship care model that preserve the integrity and autonomy for First Nations, recognizing the importance of prior relationships between the child, caregiver and community, and is rooted in traditional connectedness.
American Journal of Public Health, vol. 87, no. 5, May 1997, pp. 827-832
Description
Study examines prevalence of psychiatric disorders, social and family risk factors for disorders, and met and unmet needs for mental health care among Appalachian youth.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 21, no. 6, November/December 1997, pp. 15-20
Description
Conference highlighted the challenges related to removal of Indigenous children and introduction of new laws intended to protect children in Australia.
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 36, no. 3, Spring, 1997, pp. [1-15]
Description
Results indicated mother's association with traditional values improved school outcomes for her children, while the father's association had no appreciable effect.