Survey of Tribal Court Effectiveness Studies

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Author
Fortson, Ryan
Carbaugh, Jacob A.
Keyword
Alaska Court System
Alaska Natives
American Indians
Canadian First Nations
courts
Hoonah, AK
Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA)
Kake, AK
recidivism
tribal courts
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http://hdl.handle.net/11122/6575
Abstract
This article examines empirical studies that have been conducted on the effectiveness of tribal courts, both in terms of reduction in recidivism and participant attitudes, and a look at some of the challenges to implementing a tribal court effectiveness study in Alaska.
Table of Contents
[Introduction] / Alaska at a Glance / Studies of Effectiveness of Tribal Courts / Studies Conducted Throughout the Contiguous United States / Studies Conducted in Alaska / Additional Studies of Tribal Courts / The Need for More Research and Identified Obstacles to Overcome / Tribal Court Jurisdiction / Alaska’s Challenging Geography / Minor Consuming Alcohol as a Quantitative Measure / Conclusion / [SIDEBAR:] Tribal Court Studies — References
Date
2014-12-17
Source
Alaska Justice Forum
Publisher
Justice Center, University of Alaska Anchorage
Type
Article
Peer-Reviewed
Yes
Citation
Fortson, Ryan; & Carbaugh, Jacob A. (2014). "Survey of Tribal Court Effectiveness Studies." Alaska Justice Forum 31(3–4): 1, 15–20 (Fall 2014/Winter 2015).
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