TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2020//
TI  - The effects of family structure and race on decision-making in child welfare
JO  - Journal of public child welfare
A1  - Yelick, Anna
A1  - Thyer, Bruce
SP  - 336
EP  - 356
VL  - 14
IS  - 3
N2  - Decision-making among child welfare professionals is complex, influencing children and their families. The primary aim of this study was to examine how removal decisions of case managers are affected by family structure, given the intersectionality of family structure and race using an experimental case vignette design. The non-probability convenience sample included 54 case managers working throughout the state of Florida. According to the results, family structure has an influence on removal decisions, particularly when the safety decision is used to modify the relationship. While often overlooked, family structure is a relevant factor related to decision-making among child welfare professionals.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1554-8732
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/15548732.2019.1616651
ID  - ref1
ER  -