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Deconstructing disproportionality: views from multiple community stakeholders
Alan J Dettlaff1, Joan R Rycraft
1University of Illinois at Chicago, Jane Addams College of Social Work, Chicago, Illinois 60607, USA. aland@uic.edu
Abstract:
While the existence of racial disproportionality has been well documented, the causes of disproportionality are less clear. Studies identifying contributing factors have relied largely on analyses of state and national data sets, which may lack the robust data necessary to fully explain the factors related to this issue. Further, a limitation of existing research is the lack of data from the voice of those in communities affected by disproportionality. This study was designed to develop a deeper understanding of disproportionality from the views of multiple community stakeholders. Using a qualitative approach, data were collected to provide a greater depth of information that can be used alongside existing studies toward developing an enhanced understanding of disproportionality in child welfare.
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