Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jun 27, 2026

A Novel Method for Involving Women of Color at High Risk for Preterm Birth in Research Priority Setting
Published on: January 12, 2018
Understanding and addressing racial/ethnic disproportionality in the front end of the child welfare system
Kathy Lemon Osterling1, Amy D'Andrade, Michael J Austin
1Bay Area Social Services Consortium, Center for Social Services Research, School of Social Welfare, University of California, Berkeley, USA.
Abstract:
Racial/ethnic disproportionality in the child welfare system is a complicated social problem that is receiving increasing amounts of attention from researchers and practitioners. This review of the literature examines disproportionality in the front-end of the child welfare system and interventions that may address it. While none of the interventions had evidence suggesting that they reduced disproportionality in child welfare front-end processes, some of the interventions may improve child welfare case processes related to disproportionality and outcomes for families of color.
Related Concept Videos
Strategies for Assessing and Addressing Confounding
Confounding can be addressed at both the design phase of a study and through analytical methods after data...
Ethnic Identity within a Larger Culture
Stereotypes, Prejudice, and Discrimination
Relationship with Other Adult Family Members and Siblings
Conduct Disorder
Family Therapy
Strategic Family Therapy
Strategic family therapy emphasizes resolving communication barriers and improving problem-solving abilities...

