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.

Foreword, by Terry L. CrossPrefacePart 1. Introduction1. Introduction to Racial Disproportionality and Disparities, by Rowena Fong, Alan Dettlaff, and Tianca Crocker2. A Cross-Systems Approach to Racial Disproportionality and Disparities, by Carolyne Rodriguez, Joyce James, Ratonia C. Runnels, and Rowena FongPart 2. Ethnic Minority Populations3. African American Children and Families, by Ruth G. McRoy and Ratonia C. Runnels4. Latino Children and Families, by Alan Dettlaff, Michelle Johnson-Motoyama, and E. Susana Mariscal5. Asian American and Pacific Islander Children and Families, by Meripa Godinet, Rowena Fong, and Britt Urban6. American Indian/Alaska Native Children and Families, by Kathy Deserly and Tom LidotPart 3. Cross Systems7. Disproportionality and Disparities in the Public Child Welfare System, by Lawanna Lancaster and Rowena Fong8. Disproportionality and Disparities in the Juvenile Justice System and the Courts, by Henrika McCoy and Elizabeth Bowen9. Disproportionality and Disparities in the Educational System and Schools, by Deena Hayes and Angela M. Ward10. Disproportionality and Disparities in the Mental Health System, by Daniel C. Rosen, Ora Nakash, and Margarita Alegría11. Disproportionality and Disparities in the Health-Care System, by Susan J. Wells, Sarah Girling, and Andrew VergaraPart 4. Conclusion12. A Case Study: The Texas Story, by Alan Dettlaff, Rowena Fong, Joyce James, and Carolyne Rodriguez13. Future Directions for Eliminating Racial Disproportionality and Disparities, by Rowena Fong and Alan DettlaffAbout the ContributorsIndex