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  • Black women face higher chances of being screened for drug use during pregnancy and being reported to child welfare authorities after giving birth.
  • This leads to increased involvement in state systems, resulting in custody loss and lower chances of family reunification.
  • Research and media evidence over the past forty years suggest that systemic issues and policies contribute to racial disparities in child welfare, acting as a means to control Black reproduction.

Article Abstract

Black women are disproportionately involved in the child welfare system. This state-level intervention occurs at two levels-a higher likelihood of being (i) screened for drug use during pregnancy and (ii) reported to child welfare authorities after delivery. Consequently, they face further enmeshment in state-systems, including custody loss and lower reunification odds. Using evidence from the past forty years of research and media reports, we argue that systemic forces and policies largely contribute to racial disproportionality in the child welfare system, and assert this state intervention serves as a mechanism to control black reproduction.

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