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We Treat Everybody the Same: Race Equity in Child Welfare

Ruby M Gourdine1

  • 1a Howard University School of Social Work.

Social Work in Public Health
|January 31, 2019
PubMed

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Disproportionate representation of African-American children in child welfare systems is a persistent issue. This study uses data and critical race theory to explore strategies for improving racial equity in child welfare services.

Area of Science:

  • Child welfare research
  • Racial equity studies
  • Social policy analysis

Background:

  • African-American children are disproportionately represented in child welfare systems.
  • Concerns exist regarding the implementation of equity standards due to implicit bias and insufficient data.
  • Overrepresentation and the need for equitable service provision require greater system understanding.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the use of data as a strategy for improving racial equity in child welfare.
  • To examine how racism impacts equity in child welfare services through the lens of Critical Race Theory (CRT).

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of child welfare data to identify disparities.
  • Application of Critical Race Theory (CRT) to understand systemic racism.
  • Qualitative or quantitative research methods to assess service provision.

Main Results:

  • Findings indicate significant racial disparities in child welfare system involvement.
  • Data-driven strategies can help identify and address inequities.
  • Critical Race Theory provides a framework for understanding the root causes of disproportionality.

Conclusions:

  • Utilizing data is crucial for advancing racial equity in child welfare.
  • Addressing implicit bias and systemic racism is essential for equitable service delivery.
  • Further research is needed to develop and implement effective equity-focused interventions.

Keywords:
African-American childrendisproportionality in child welfare data usageracial equity

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