Antwi-Boasiako, K., Fallon, B., Trocmé, N., & Fluke, J. (2021) Examining decision-making tools and child welfare involvement among Black families in Ontario, Canada. Children and Youth Services Review, 126, 1-11. https://doi.org.10.1016/j.childyouth.2021.106048
Highlights
• Black families may be more scrutinized and reported to child welfare agencies.
• Physical abuse and exposure to IPV investigations are key drivers of disparities for Black children in Ontario child welfare.
• The use of Ontario eligibility spectrum may contribute to overrepresentation.
• A lower risk threshold for investigation may also be present for Black families.