SWRK 2040 Lecture Notes - Lecture 14: Sixties Scoop, Victim Support, Suicide Attempt

• School: University of Windsor
• Department: Social Work
• Course: SWRK 2040
• Professor: Kelly Ann Spezowka

Document Summary

Large majority of aboriginal population relies on government support due to lack of education and employment opportunities; since 2008 the unemployment rate among indigenous peoples has increased from 10. 4% to 13. 9% Government underfunding social services to first nations youth. First nations youth more likely to be receiving child welfare services and be living in poverty. Indigenous women 3. 5x more likely to experience violence; need access to victim support services; Aboriginal women depend on social welfare system more than other marginalized women. Indigenous people entitled to have an advocate in child welfare cases because of past discrimination. Universal accessibility to social welfare services lacking due to lack of transportation or being on reserves. History of culturally insensitivity but there is a growing movement to revive and preserve unique. Aboriginal cultural beliefs, social structures and spiritual values allowing the social welfare system to incorporate their beliefs and culture into helping them.