Preventing Child Maltreatment in the US: The Black Community Perspective

Melissa Philips,Shavonne Moore-Lobban,Milton A Fuentes

Preventing Child Maltreatment in the US: The Black Community Perspective
Format
Hardback
Publisher
Rutgers University Press
Country
United States
Published
16 September 2022
Pages
218
ISBN
9781978820647

Preventing Child Maltreatment in the US: The Black Community Perspective

Melissa Philips,Shavonne Moore-Lobban,Milton A Fuentes

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.

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