Preventing Child Maltreatment in the U.S.: Multicultural Considerations (Violence Against Women and Children)

## Multicultural Considerations Vio lence against Women and Children Series editor, Judy L. Postmus Millions of women and children are affected by vio lence across the globe. Gender-based vio lence affects individuals, families, communities, and policies. Our new series includes books written by experts from a wide range of disciplines including social work, sociology, health, criminal justice, education, history, and women's studies. A unique feature of the series is the collaboration between academics and community prac ti tion ers. The primary author of each book in most cases is a scholar, but at least one chapter is written by a practitioner, who draws out the practical implications of the academic research. Topics will include physical and sexual vio lence; psychological, emotional, and economic abuse; stalking; trafficking; and childhood maltreatment, and will incorporate a gendered, feminist, or womanist analy sis. Books in the series are addressed to an audience of academics and students, as well as to prac ti tion ers and policymakers. "Preventing Child Maltreatment: Multicultural Considerations in the United States is the first book in a concentrated series that examines child maltreatment across minoritized, cultural groups. Specifically, this volume examines core multicultural concepts (e.g., intersectionality, acculturation, spirituality, oppression) as they relate to child maltreatment in the United States, while the other books take a closer look at particular ethnic or racial communities in this country. Additionally, this book examines child maltreatment through the intersection of feminist, multicultural, and prevention/wellness promotion lenses. Recommendations for treatment in each book build on a foundation of prevention and wellness promotion, along with multicultural and feminist theories. Throughout this book, five case studies, which are introduced in Chapter One, are revisited to help the readers make important and meaningful connections between theory and practice"-- Provided by publisher. This book examines core multicultural concepts (e.g., intersectionality, acculturation, spirituality, oppression) as they relate to child maltreatment in the United States. Specifically, this book examines child maltreatment through the interaction of feminist, multicultural and prevention/wellness promotion lenses. Five case studies, which are introduced early on are revisited to help the readers make important and meaningful connections between theory and practice. Contents Introduction 1. Child Maltreatment 2. Core Multicultural Concepts 3. Prevention of and Intervention in Child Maltreatment 4. Using Feminism and Multiculturalism to Address Child Maltreatment 5. Conclusions, Recommendations, and Future Directions References Index About the Authors