Culture and values are all too often ignored in the delivery of human services—a result that is frequently disastrous for American Indian recipients. This article examines some of the cultural aspects of rehabilitation and compares them with alternative values and cultures to demonstrate the need for change. It also describes the process of change that has already occurred on the Navajo reservation.
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