Rebuttal from Dr. Dettlaff

In “Counterpoint: Child Welfare System: Evolution/Revolution,” Dr. Jessica Pryce responded to my article, “Point: Abolition of the Child Welfare System: An Invitation,” by offering an alternative to abolition, proposing a blend of reformative and transformative reforms. In this response, I highlight...

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Published inFamilies in society Vol. 106; no. 2; pp. 285 - 291
Main Author Dettlaff, Alan J.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Los Angeles, CA SAGE Publications 01.06.2025
Sage Publications Ltd
Subjects
Child welfare
Children
Reforms
State role
subjects of practice
abolition
child welfare
family policing
racial disproportionality
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ISSN1044-3894
1945-1350
DOI10.1177/10443894241302443

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Summary:In “Counterpoint: Child Welfare System: Evolution/Revolution,” Dr. Jessica Pryce responded to my article, “Point: Abolition of the Child Welfare System: An Invitation,” by offering an alternative to abolition, proposing a blend of reformative and transformative reforms. In this response, I highlight two foundational differences in our views that, I believe, distinguish our approaches to the child welfare system: First, our understanding of the system’s origins and intent, and second, our understanding of the role of reforms. These differences also underscore a broader distinction in how we view the role of the state in the lives of children, families, and communities.
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ISSN:1044-3894
1945-1350
DOI:10.1177/10443894241302443