In our story, Mom is a protective parent and is able to do what she needs to stay with Asher.
Domestic Violence is incredibly complicated and many victims are not able to break free. Even when they are hurting, they may defend the abuser or choose to stay. In those situations, a safety plan might not be possible. If a safety plan is not possible, Asher might be taken into substitute care and placed with a Resource Parent (Foster).
Children of all races and ethnicities are equally likely to be abused or neglected; but children from minority groups, particularly African American children, are more likely to be removed and remain in substitute care than white children. For more information on racial disproportionality please see the links below.
The Amani Center and our partners work to address these disparities with the hope of preventing this issue from impacting the children and families in our community.
Reference Links:
https://www.childwelfare.gov/pubpdfs/racial_disproportionality.pdf
https://www.aecf.org/resources/african-american-children-in-foster-care#summary
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