Using racial disproportionality and disparity indicators to measure child welfare outcomes
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| Title | Using racial disproportionality and disparity indicators to measure child welfare outcomes |
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| Author | Tilbury, Clare; Thoburn, June |
| Journal Name | Children and Youth Services Review |
| Year Published | 2009 |
| Place of publication | USA |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| 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. |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Published | Yes |
| Publisher URI | http://www.childwelfare.com/Kids/cysr.htm |
| Alternative URI | http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.childyouth.2009.07.004 |
| Copyright Statement | Copyright 2009 Elsevier. This is the author-manuscript version of this paper. Reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher. Please refer to the journal's website for access to the definitive, published version. |
| Volume | 31 |
| Issue Number | 10 |
| Page from | 1101 |
| Page to | 1106 |
| ISSN | 0190-7409 |
| Date Accessioned | 2009-10-16 |
| Date Available | 2009-12-15T03:19:07Z |
| Language | en_AU |
| Research Centre | Key Centre for Ethics, Law, Justice and Governance |
| Faculty | Griffith Health Faculty |
| Subject | Social Program Evaluation |
| URI | http://hdl.handle.net/10072/27563 |
| Publication Type | Journal Articles (Refereed Article) |
| Publication Type Code | c1 |
Please use this identifier to cite this record: http://hdl.handle.net/10072/27563
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