Racial equity
These resources explore disparities and inequities existing within the child protection system, and strategies to advance racial justice.
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Pathways for support
Resources on this page highlight pathways for providing supports and services that families need to thrive and keep their children safe.
How can the judiciary help narrow the front door to child protection?
Judge Ernestine S. Gray of New Orleans shares the values and beliefs that guide her work to strengthen communities and families.
How can we ensure that separating children from their families is an intervention of last resort?
Review findings from an article describing how child removal decisions are based on inconsistent standards and practices among states.
How does involvement with law enforcement impact the reporting of child abuse and neglect?
Learn findings from a study that describes the relationship between police contact with families and the reporting of child maltreatment.
How are child protection agencies partnering with faith-based organizations to support vulnerable families?
Learn why faith-based organizations are community assets and how partnerships with them can serve families in need.
Did a review of death certificate data reveal an underreporting of fatalities due to child abuse?
Explore findings from a study that looked at medical examiner data to conclude that true rates of fatal child abuse may be underreported.
How did New Hampshire use a Request for Information to generate innovations in prevention programming?
This strategy brief describes how New Hampshire used Requests for Information to expand and improve its prevention service array.
How can child protection agencies use safety science to promote a safety culture?
Explore ways that agencies can implement the principles of safety science in order to encourage a workplace culture of safety and trust.
How are child welfare leaders applying the principles of safety science to prevent harm to children?
Learn from the experiences of child welfare agency leaders who are applying the principles of safety science within their organizations.