Drug Exposed Infants in the Social Welfare System and Juvenile Court.

Sagatun-Edwards, Inger J.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ496303

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1995

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Drug Exposed Infants in the Social Welfare System and Juvenile Court.

Sagatun-Edwards, Inger J.; And Others

Child Abuse & Neglect: The International Journal, v19 n1 p83-92 Jan 1995

Case files (n=284) from a social services agency and juvenile court were reviewed to investigate how cases involving drug-exposed infants were processed. Data showed an overrepresentation of African American and Hispanic cases and underrepresentation of Caucasian and Asian cases. About 80% of children were removed from the mother; about one-third were later returned. (Author/JDD)

Descriptors: Child Welfare, Congenital Impairments, Drug Abuse, Ethnic Groups, Family Environment, Infants, Juvenile Courts, Placement, Prenatal Drug Exposure, Social Services, Substance Abuse

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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