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April 20, 2026Social Work Research

“The System Is Stacked against Them”: Attorneys’ Perspectives on Intersectional Oppression, Disabled Parents, and the Child Welfare System

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LDLuci DuffyBrandeis UniversityRPRobyn PowellStetson University

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Overview

Qualitative research explores attorneys' insights on systemic oppression faced by disabled parents, suggesting reforms for equity.

Key Points

  • This study aims to understand the intersectional oppression experienced by disabled parents in the child welfare system from attorneys' perspectives.
  • Conducted semi-structured interviews with 23 attorneys representing disabled parents.
  • Utilized content analysis to identify themes related to intersectional oppression.
  • Focused on systemic mechanisms, impacts, and outcomes affecting disabled parents.
  • Identified systemic mechanisms contributing to oppression, including structural barriers and power dynamics.
  • Noted intermediate impacts on parent experiences and the responses from the child welfare system.
  • Highlighted ultimate outcomes affecting case results and long-term family impact.

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Duffy et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69e5c30b03c2939914028e5ahttps://doi.org/10.1093/swr/svag003
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