Preventing Child Maltreatment in the U.S.: The Black Community Perspective

MELISSA PHILLIPS is a psychologist in clinical practice. She identifies as a bi-cultural Black American woman who is a second generation Caribbean immigrant, which has shaped her professional development in clinical practice, teaching, and research. She is an advocate for diversity, social justice, gender equity, and immigrant issues.   SHAVONNE MOORE-LOBBAN is an an African American woman, raised in a womanist-value driven family, who identifies as spiritual, and whose experiences are influenced by the intersection of these identities. She is a psychologist who specializes in trauma, promotes social justice, and advocates for mental health care in communities of color.   MILTON A. FUENTES is a professor of psychology at Montclair State University in New Jersey and a licensed psychologist in New Jersey and New York. His scholarship focuses on equity, diversity and inclusion and he has authored several peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and books in this area.

Introduction
1 Understanding Black Families
2 The Epidemiology of Maltreatment of Black Children
3 Exploring the Child Welfare System
4 Child Maltreatment Prevention and Intervention
5 Promoting Health and Wellness
6 Advocacy and Child Welfare Reform
7 Application of Prevention and Intervention: A Case Study
8 Conclusion: What the Future Should Hold
Recommended Readings and Resources
References
Index