On the recordJune 8, 1995
S. 441 extends the authorization of certain programs under the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act for 2 years. This act was written to counter a rising number of prosecutions of Federal, State, and tribal employees for child abuse on reservations and the high rate of incidents of family violence affecting American Indian families. It provides for on reservation treatment for abused children. Suffering abuse is traumatic enough for small children to endure, but to then be taken for treatment far from those who love and support the child only deepens the wounds already inflicted. This act also provides tribes with needed assistance in reporting child abuse, and resources for family violence prevention programs on reservations. Mr. Speaker, the work of this important act has only just begun. I strongly support this bill and urge my colleagues to join me.
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