Preventing Child Maltreatment in the U.S.
eBook - PDF

Preventing Child Maltreatment in the U.S.

The Black Community Perspective

  1. 218 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

Preventing Child Maltreatment in the U.S.

The Black Community Perspective

About this book

Child maltreatment occurs in the Black community at higher rates than any other racial group. Given the prevalence of child maltreatment risk factors in the Black community, such as being in a low-income family, single parent family, greater exposure to physical discipline, and less access to services and resources, it is not surprising but nonetheless concerning that Black children are at greater risk for abuse and/or neglect. Unearthing the cause and effect between the challenges faced by the Black community and the life outcomes for Black children is key to making positive changes happen. Through a feminist and womanist lens, the authors unpack the range of factors that intersect and impact the Black community that are necessary to address to effectively protect Black children. Understanding how to prevent maltreatment and promote health and wellness are essential to adequately address maltreatment so as to protect and empower Black children.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Series Page
  3. Title Page
  4. Copyright
  5. Contents
  6. Introduction
  7. 1. Understanding Black Families
  8. 2. The Epidemiology of Maltreatment of Black Children
  9. 3. Exploring the Child Welfare System
  10. 4. Child Maltreatment Prevention and Intervention
  11. 5. Promoting Health and Wellness
  12. 6. Advocacy and Child Welfare Reform
  13. 7. Application of Prevention and Intervention: A Case Study
  14. 8. Conclusion: What the Future Should Hold
  15. Recommended Readings and Resources
  16. References
  17. Index
  18. About the Authors