Preventing Child Maltreatment in the US: The Latinx Community Perspective

This book explores the core concepts relevant to Latinx families as they relate to child maltreatment in the United States, using critical race and feminist theories to examine the impact of gender, race, immigration status, and country of origin differences. It contextualizes child maltreatment in Latinx families within the pervasive structural racism and inequality in the US and addresses unique traumas experienced by Latinx families. Three case studies are used to illustrate and apply concepts.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 198 pages
Publication date: 30 August 2022
Publisher: Rutgers University Press

This book is a significant contribution to the field of child maltreatment, as it provides a comprehensive and interdisciplinary approach to understanding the experiences of Latinx families in the United States.
This book is a vital contribution to the study of child maltreatment, offering a comprehensive and interdisciplinary exploration of the experiences of Latinx families in the United States. It is part of a focused series of books that delves into the issue of child abuse across cultural groups. Specifically, this volume focuses on core concepts relevant to Latinx families, such as familismo, acculturation, spirituality, and oppression, as they relate to child maltreatment in the country. While there are significant variations among Latinx families, the authors employ critical race and feminist theories to examine the impact of differences based on gender, race, immigration status, and country of origin.

The book begins by contextualizing child maltreatment within the pervasive structural racism and inequality prevalent in the United States, highlighting the unique traumas experienced by Latinx families as a result of these disparities. Subsequent chapters delve into preventive measures, responses to maltreatment, and the healing process, emphasizing resilience within the Latinx community. Three case studies are presented to illustrate and apply the concepts discussed in each chapter, providing valuable insights into the complex dynamics of child abuse within Latinx families.

By undertaking a comprehensive and interdisciplinary approach, this book offers a rich understanding of the challenges and experiences faced by Latinx families in the context of child maltreatment. It sheds light on the importance of recognizing and addressing the unique factors that contribute to these issues, as well as the role of resilience and support within the Latinx community in promoting healing and prevention. This book is a valuable resource for researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and anyone interested in understanding the complex dynamics of child abuse and developing effective strategies to address it.

Dimension: 216 x 140 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781978822887