Ending racial disproportionality in child welfare: A systematic review

This study sought to identify and characterize interventions and/or approaches utilized in child welfare for reducing racial disproportionality by conducting a systematic review following PRISMA guidelines. After reviewing over 1000 studies across eight databases, only three studies met criteria for inclusion in this systematic review. The articles all addressed prevention strategies aimed to address risk factors and subjectivity, while employing interventions across both family and organizational/community levels. Three themes emerged, community-wide targeted intervention, culturally responsive family preservation, and agency-specific initiatives, which captured the scope of intervention to the extent as possible. Results indicated that training, collaboration, and comprehensive reform are promising, yet large-scale systemic efforts must take priority for meaningful change to occur.
Source: Children and Society - Category: Child Development Authors: Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research