Spring 2018 CW360°—Criminal Justice Involvement of Families in Child Welfare
Editors: Traci LaLiberte, PhD, Korina Barry, MSW, LGSW, & Kate Walthour, MSW, LISW
This issue of CW360° explores the impact and implications of the intersection of child welfare and criminal justice involvement on families. Local, state, and federal efforts to support families and eliminate barriers to success are well established. It is imperative that we learn from these efforts while drawing upon family resilience, and to think critically about how professionals within these two systems can work together. This issue explores a shift to prevention, which includes investing more into our communities, addressing poverty, and eliminating bias. Additionally, we need systems that communicate and collaborate in ensuring accountability for crimes.