Where can I find the procedures for reporting child abuse and/or neglect?
The Assistant Secretary – Indian Affairs announced the establishment and release of the Child Abuse Protection Handbook Protecting American Indian/Alaska Native Children, in the summer of 1998. The Handbook contained important information regarding the reporting and administration of the requirements set forth in the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act and the Crime Control Act of 1990. The Handbook has been a valuable tool for BIA and Tribes in administering their reporting requirements. However, since 1998, the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act has had two significant amendments and the procedures outlined were general. In August 2002, the Assistant Secretary – Indian Affairs established the Personnel Security and Suitability Program for the Office of Indian Education Programs (OIEP) in order to increase accountability for the program. As the program was developed it became apparent that child abuse reporting had a significant impact of
