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.
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LanguageEnglish
Published Los Angeles, CA SAGE Publications 01.06.2025
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DOI10.1177/10443894241302443

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Abstract 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.
AbstractList 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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