Does contact with child protective services vary by race/ethnicity and county?
Findings from a research study show race-based differences in the rates of involvement in child maltreatment investigations.
Findings from a research study show race-based differences in the rates of involvement in child maltreatment investigations.
Findings from a study show alternative response assignments for child neglect differ based on a family’s race and income level.
Learn findings from a study that examined how state-level policies can impact the number of child maltreatment reports and substantiations.
Learn how maltreatment reports to the hotline changed during COVID-19, and how families can be better supported at a community level.
Learn from a study that outlines how states differ in their definitions of child neglect and the impacts on children and families.
Learn about findings from a study that explores the effect that four social policies and programs can have on child poverty.
Learn about findings from a study that examines the outcomes related to having higher standards of proof for substantiation.
Learn from a study that explores how making reports to CPS may lead to over-surveillance and trauma for families.
Review findings from an article describing how child removal decisions are based on inconsistent standards and practices among states.
Learn findings from a study that describes the relationship between police contact with families and the reporting of child maltreatment.