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August 13, 2026Child MaltreatmentOpen Access

Cumulative Incidence of Child Protective Services Involvement Among Indigenous and Nonindigenous Children: A Cross-National Analysis

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ARAlexander F. RoehrkasseMEMartin EiermannBBBrielle Bryan

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Overview

Cross-national analysis reveals disparities in child protective services involvement among indigenous and nonindigenous children, suggesting areas for improvement.

Key Points

  • This analysis aims to compare cumulative incidence of child protective services (CPS) involvement between indigenous and nonindigenous children.
  • Calculated cumulative incidence of CPS involvement before age 18 using period life-table methods.
  • Analyzed linked administrative records from Australia and the United States for the year 2019.
  • Compared indigenous and nonindigenous children's rates of maltreatment investigation and out-of-home placement.
  • Cumulative incidence of maltreatment investigation and out-of-home placement was higher among indigenous children in the U.S. compared to Australia.
  • Confirming investigations of maltreatment were more prevalent in Australia than in the U.S.
  • Disparities between indigenous and nonindigenous children were greater in Australia and decreased with age.

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Roehrkasse et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a7d76d82b0e0cff3f6409dbhttps://doi.org/10.1177/10775595261476592
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