Addressing racial disproportionality and disparities in human services: multisystemic approaches

Dedication

Foreword / by Terry L. Cross

Preface

Introduction

Introduction to racial disproportionality and disparities / Rowena Fong, Alan J. Dettlaff, and Tianca Crocker

A cross systems approach to racial disproportionality and disparities / Carolyne Rodriguez, Joyce James, Ratonia C. Runnels, and Rowena Fong

Ethnic minority populations

African American children and families / Ruth McRoy and Ratonia C. Runnels

Latino children and families / Alan J. Dettlaff, Michelle Johnson-Motoyama, and Susana Mariscal

Asian American and Pacific Islander children and families / Meripa Godinet, Rowena Fong, and Britt Urban

American Indian/Alaska native children and families / Kathy Deserly and Tom Lidot

Cross systems

Disproportionality and disparities in the public child welfare system / Lawanna Lancaster and Rowena Fong

Disproportionality and disparities in the juvenile justice system & the courts / Henrika McCoy and Elizabeth Bowen

Disproportionality and disparities in the educational system and schools / Deena Hayes and Angela M. Ward

Disproportionality and disparities in the mental health system / Daniel C. Rosen, Ora Nakash, and Margarita Alegría

Disproportionality and disparities in the healthcare system / Susan J. Wells, Sarah Girling, and Andrew Vergara

Conclusion

A case study : the texas story / Alan J. Dettlaff, Rowena Fong, Joyce James, and Carolyne Rodriguez

13future directions for eliminating racial disproportionality and disparities / Rowena Fong and Alan J. Dettlaff

About the contributors.