Judge William Thorne on the History and Healing of American Indian Families

Shares insight from Judge William Thorne, who is a member of the Pomo and Coast Miwok Indian tribes and was a tribal court judge in 12 states, a trial judge for the state of Utah, and a judge on the Utah Court of Appeals. Judge Thorne reflects on federal policies that have had an impact on American Indian children, families and culture. Judge Thorne touches on how life on a reservation differs from life in mainstream American, the unique ways that American Indian tribes are addressing community issues, and what today’s American Indian children need to thrive.