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Book SynopsisChild 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.
Trade Review"Phillips, Moore-Lobban, and Fuentes splendidly deliver a detailed and excellent conversation regarding the maltreatment of Black young bodies in the US. Their holistic lens truly captures the barriers and systems of oppression that impact these youths, and their approach to the topic is rooted in cultural humility. This approach, if used properly, could lead to both a better understanding of the dynamics involved in US Black child maltreatment, and a decrease in the number of Black youths mistreated." -- Terence Fitzgerald * author of Black Males and Racism: Improving the Schooling and Life Chances of African Americans *
"Practical and comprehensive, this is an invaluable resource for the child welfare community and all human service professionals. The causes, effects, and prevention efforts associated with maltreatment of Black children are meticulously addressed. Historical underpinnings and social structures that speak to unique challenges Black families face, and strengths inherent within the Black community are appropriately chronicled. With this book, the authors make a significant contribution to the literature base." -- Keith A. Alford * Dean and Professor of the University at Buffalo School of Social Work *
"Phillips, Moore-Lobban, and Fuentes splendidly deliver a detailed and excellent conversation regarding the maltreatment of Black young bodies in the US. Their holistic lens truly captures the barriers and systems of oppression that impact these youths, and their approach to the topic is rooted in cultural humility. This approach, if used properly, could lead to both a better understanding of the dynamics involved in US Black child maltreatment, and a decrease in the number of Black youths mistreated." -- Terence Fitzgerald * author of Black Males and Racism: Improving the Schooling and Life Chances of African Americans *
"Practical and comprehensive, this is an invaluable resource for the child welfare community and all human service professionals. The causes, effects, and prevention efforts associated with maltreatment of Black children are meticulously addressed. Historical underpinnings and social structures that speak to unique challenges Black families face, and strengths inherent within the Black community are appropriately chronicled. With this book, the authors make a significant contribution to the literature base." -- Keith A. Alford * Dean and Professor of the University at Buffalo School of Social Work *
Table of ContentsIntroduction
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
