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OUR ORIGIN & MISSION
Your Trusted ICWA Qualified Expert Witness Team
As a premier ICWA Qualified Expert Witness provider, we were founded to fill a critical gap in the legal system: the lack of culturally competent experts who are actually Native.
Under the Indian Child Welfare Act, an ICWA Qualified Expert Witness is required to testify that continued custody is likely to result in "serious emotional or physical damage" to the child. This is a specific legal standard defined in 25 C.F.R. § 23.122.
We do not just study the culture; we live it. Our collective has testified in State Courts, Juvenile Courts, and Family Courts regarding guardianships and transfers. We help attorneys and tribes navigate the specific nuances of each jurisdiction.
In addition to testimony, we offer advanced training to help professionals understand the role of an ICWA Qualified Expert Witness in court proceedings.
OUR DIRECTORY
Find an ICWA Qualified Expert Witness
Our experts meet the rigorous standards of the 2016 BIA Guidelines and are recognized members of their tribal communities. Browse our directory to find the right expert for your case.
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TRIBAL AFFILIATION: [TRIBE NAME]Expert in social work and customary adoption standards. Has testified in 5 states regarding active efforts and placement preferences.
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TRIBAL AFFILIATION: [TRIBE NAME]Specialist in serious emotional damage assessments and family preservation strategies. Extensive experience in juvenile court proceedings.
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TRIBAL AFFILIATION: [TRIBE NAME]Legal consultant focusing on guardianships and transfers to tribal court. Provides deep cultural analysis for expert reports.
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TRIBAL AFFILIATION: [TRIBE NAME]Specialist in serious emotional damage assessments and family preservation strategies. Extensive experience in juvenile court proceedings.
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We are expanding our network to cover all 50 states. If you are qualified under the 2016 BIA Guidelines, join our directory.