Child Maltreatment
Volume 13, Issue 3, 2008, Pages 269-279

Child maltreatment among immigrant chinese families: Characteristics and patterns of placement (Article)

Rhee S.* , Chang J. , Weaver D. , Wong D.
  • a California State University, Los Angeles, United States, School of Social Work, California State University, 5151 State University Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90032-8164, United States
  • b California State University, San Bernardino, United States
  • c California State University, Los Angeles, United States
  • d Department of Children and Family Services, Los Angeles County, United States

Abstract

This study examined the characteristics of child abuse among immigrant Chinese families in Los Angeles. The study also identified some of the critical variables contributing to the selection of one of two types of placement (in home or out of home) by the child protective services system. Data were obtained from 221 active Chinese case files maintained by the Asian Pacific Unit of the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services. The extracted data were presented with logistic regression analysis to examine the odds of children being removed from the home. The most prevalent type of maltreatment experienced by the Chinese victims was physical abuse, and the rate of physical abuse was higher than in the general child welfare population. Chinese children are less likely to be removed from their homes than are non-Chinese children. Implications for practice include the need for focusing services on Chinese parent education and family preservation. © 2008 Sage Publications.

Author Keywords

Chinese immigrant Child maltreatment Child abuse Child-rearing practice Child protective services Child neglect

Index Keywords

China Asian psychological aspect human statistics Asian continental ancestry group ethnology United States Humans family Adolescent California Infant, Newborn male preschool child female Infant Child, Preschool newborn Article Child Abuse child advocacy Child
Link
https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-47049111955&doi=10.1177%2f1077559507313461&partnerID=40&md5=1d312cc58ef47eeb41daa3c133deef87
DOI: 10.1177/1077559507313461
ISSN: 10775595
Cited by: 23
Original Language: English