Racism as a vehicle for the overrepresentation of Black youth in child protection services in Ontario, Canada: Caseworkers’ and community facilitators’ perspectives
Children and Youth Services Review(2023)
Abstract
•Racism can lead to the overrepresentation of Black youth in child welfare.•Caseworkers and community facilitators have unique views on the overrepresentation.•Social-ecological and critical race theories help explain racism in child welfare.•Systemic, institutional, and interpersonal racism affect the overrepresentation.•Anti-Black racism is complex and contributes to the overrepresentation.
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Key words
Racism,Child protection services,Overrepresentation of Black youth,Caseworkers,Community facilitators,Critical Race Theory,Social-ecological model
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