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In this commentary, the editorial team of Child Maltreatment extends and expands on APSAC’s position on diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice, affirms our commitment and plans for addressing these issues in this publication, and highlights articles in this issue that continue the discussion about race and racism in the child welfare and child protection systems.

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descriptive research ethnic minority populations quantitative research systemic racism

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Our Commitment to Promoting Diversity,Equity,Inclusion,and Justice in Child Maltreatment

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