A scoping review of child maltreatment reporting by school personnel and police officers concerning Black families

Key Points

• Reporting practices reveal inconsistencies in child maltreatment assessments for Black families, suggesting bias.
• School personnel and police officers play crucial roles in reporting child maltreatment, which affects family outcomes.
• Scoping review examines various reporting mechanisms and their effectiveness in protecting Black families from abuse.
• Highlighting systemic issues, the review calls for better training and policies to support fair reporting practices.