Decolonising Indigenous Child Welfare: Comparative Perspectives

by Terri Libesman

Book Overview

During the past decade, a remarkable transference of responsibility to Indigenous children's organisation has taken place in many parts of Australia, Canada, the USA and New Zealand. It has been influenced by Indigenous peoples' human rights advocacy at national and international levels, by claims to self-determination and by the globalisation of Indigenous children's organisations.

Thus far, this reform has taken place with little attention...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 041570569X
• ISBN13: 9780415705691
• Release Date: December 2013
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.3" x 9.3"