| Addressing Racial Disproportionality and Disparities in Human Services: Multisystemic Approaches Contributor(s): Fong, Rowena (Editor), Dettlaff, Alan (Editor), James, Joyce (Editor) |
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ISBN: 023116081X ISBN-13: 9780231160810 Publisher: Columbia University Press OUR PRICE: $37.62 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 2014 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Social Work - Social Science | Discrimination & Race Relations - Political Science | Public Policy - Social Policy |
| Dewey: 362.84 |
| LCCN: 2014011304 |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 6" W x 8.9" (1.20 lbs) 432 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The issue of racial disproportionality in the child welfare system, particularly as it impacts African American children and families, has long been a concern to practitioners and policymakers. However, disproportionality is not limited to the African American community. Latino, Native American, Asian American, and Pacific Islander populations experience inequities in treatment. From leading voices on culturally-competent care comes a cutting-edge book that examines disproportionalities across all of these racial and ethnic groups. Eliminating Racial Disproportionality and Disparities examines a wide range of systems that often affect and interact with child welfare. Chapters are devoted to the juvenile justice system, mental health, the courts, education, and healthcare, making it the only book to offer a multisystemic approach to disparities and disproportionality. Filled with in-depth case studies, key terms, study questions, and resources, and written to reflect CSWE-mandated competencies, this expansive book gives students, educators, policymakers, practitioners, and administrators new knowledge for providing culturally competent services while simultaneously addressing disproportionality across various systems of care. |