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Judicial Review and Technical Assistance Projects
ICWA HISTORY AND CONTEXT
An Historical and Cultural Perspective on ICWA - PowerPoint handout prepared by Hon. William Thorne
“History and Context for the Indian Child Welfare Act”: a presentation on the background and purpose of ICWA by Justice William Thorne, Associate Presiding Judge of the Utah Court of Appeals and former tribal court judge in Utah, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Colorado, Arizona, Wisconsin, South Dakota, Nebraska, and Michigan.
California Research Bureau: Early California Laws and Policies Related to California Indians
ICWA 101: Fundamentals of the Indian Child Welfare Act
This broadcast will provide an overview of the Indian Child Welfare Act and discuss its impact on court staff. Through an expert panel that includes a court clerk and a tribal ICWA advocate, viewers will learn:
- The history and purpose of ICWA
- Key provisions such as inquiry, notice, "active efforts," and more
- ICWA's application in juvenile, family, and probate proceedings
- The roles and responsibilities of various parties in ensuring ICWA compliance
- Practical issues arising during ICWA cases, and how those issues can be addressed
Advanced ICWA: Detailed Provisions of the Indian Child Welfare Act
This broadcast will build on the introduction provided in ICWA 101: Fundamentals of the Indian Child Welfare Act by offering a more detailed examination of provisions that may emerge during cases where ICWA compliance is critical. Through an expert panel that includes a court clerk and other key ICWA partners, viewers will learn:
- Specific requirements related to inquiry, notice, Indian custodian's right to counsel, "active efforts," and "qualified expert witness testimony"
- Recommended legal findings and orders at each stage of an ICWA proceeding
- Issues and challenges from the perspective of a county social worker, probation officer, and tribal ICWA representative
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