Preventing Child Maltreatment in the U. S. : The Black Community Perspective / Melissa Phillips, Shavonne Moore-Lobban, and Milton A. Fuentes.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Phillips, Melissa, 1974- author.

Moore-Lobban, Shavonne, author.

Fuentes, Milton A., author.

Series:

Violence against women and children (New Brunswick, N.J.)

Violence Against Women and Children Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Child abuse--United States--Prevention.

Child abuse.

African Americans--Social conditions.

African Americans.

Child abuse--Prevention.

Child welfare--United States.

Child welfare.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (219 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

New Brunswick, NJ : Rutgers University Press, [2022]

Summary:

"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"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Frontmatter

Contents

Introduction

1. Understanding Black Families

2. The Epidemiology of Maltreatment of Black Children

3. Exploring the Child Welfare System

4. Child Maltreatment Prevention and Intervention

5. Promoting Health and Wellness

6. Advocacy and Child Welfare Reform

7. Application of Prevention and Intervention: A Case Study

8. Conclusion: What the Future Should Hold

Recommended Readings and Resources

References

Index

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

Other Format:

Print version: Phillips, Melissa Preventing Child Maltreatment in the U. S.

ISBN:

1-9788-2067-4

OCLC:

1334105528