Evidence-Based Practice in Child Welfare in the Context of Cultural Competence
We appreciate the insights of the speakers, leaders, and participants at the July 2007 forum on this topic. Their words and thoughts are quoted often in these modules, both in the text and through video and audio replays. To view all the presentations and documents from the forum, visit http://cehd.umn.edu/SSW/g-s/EBP/proceedings.asp.
Our special thanks to the following people who served on the forum planning committee, provided valuable advice, and/or were speakers and panelists at the forum: Susan Ault, MSW; Ralph S. Bayard, PhD; Carl C. Bell, MD; Harold E. Briggs, PhD; Dennette M. Derezotes, MSW; Jacquelyn McCroskey, PhD; Ruth G. McRoy, PhD; John Poupart, MPA; Carol W. Spigner, PhD; Carolyn Sweets; Nealcheng X. Thao, MSW; Patricia Torres Ray, MPA; Susan J. Wells, PhD; Joan Zlotnik, PhD.
You have completed the self-study modules on culturally competent evidence-based practice in child welfare. We hope the contents have stimulated your thinking and given you new ideas on the topics. Check out the resources and references below for more information.
Resources
Casey Family Programs & Center for the Study of Social Policy http://www.cssp.org/major_initiatives/racialEquity.html
Race Matters Consortium http://www.racemattersconsortium.org/articles.asp
National Center for Cultural Competence http://www11.georgetown.edu/research/gucchd/nccc/information/providers.html
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