Research

When the System Meant to Protect You Feels Harmful: Understanding Institutional Betrayal in Child Maltreatment Investigations

When a child maltreatment investigation begins, caregivers often find themselves in one of the most stressful moments of their lives. They are expected to cooperate, provide information, and trust that the system will act in…

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Does Talking About White Privilege Backfire? A New Study Challenges Assumptions

Conversations about systemic racism and White privilege can feel charged, especially in classroom settings. Many educators worry that directly naming “White privilege” may trigger defensiveness, leading people to shut down, deny inequities, or…

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