Using racial disproportionality and disparity: Indicators to measure child welfare concerns

Tilbury, Clare and Thoburn, June (2009) Using racial disproportionality and disparity: Indicators to measure child welfare concerns. Children and Youth Services Review, 31 (10). pp. 1101-1106.

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Abstract

This article examines the utility of racial disproportionality and disparity data to measure the performance and outcomes of child welfare systems. Given the differential patterns of entry, exit and service responses for black, indigenous and ethnic minority children in many child welfare systems around the world, the conceptualisation of both quality and outcomes should take account of their needs. Clarity is required about which dimensions of effectiveness are measured by racial disparity indicators, in order to design strategies to address its causes and consequences. The article discusses how data on racial disproportionality and disparity can be used, as part of a suite of performance indicators, to highlight issues regarding the quality, equity and accessibility of child welfare services.

Item Type: Article
Faculty \ School: Faculty of Social Sciences > School of Social Work
UEA Research Groups: Faculty of Social Sciences > Research Centres > Centre for Research on Children and Families
Depositing User: Katherine Humphries
Date Deposited: 08 Dec 2010 14:30
Last Modified: 14 Aug 2023 09:30
URI: https://ueaeprints.uea.ac.uk/id/eprint/16200
DOI: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2009.07.004

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