THE RIGHTS OF CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS OF COLOR IN MENTAL-HEALTH SYSTEMS

Authors
PORTER N GARCIA M JACKSON H VALDEZ D
Citation
N. Porter et al., THE RIGHTS OF CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS OF COLOR IN MENTAL-HEALTH SYSTEMS, Women & therapy, 20(2), 1997, pp. 57-74
Citations number
13
Categorie Soggetti
Women s Studies",Psychology
Journal title
Women & therapy → ACNP
ISSN journal
02703149
Volume
20
Issue
2
Year of publication
1997
Pages
57 - 74
Database
ISI
SICI code
0270-3149(1997)20:2<57:TROCAA>2.0.ZU;2-D
Abstract
The primary right of children and adolescents of color in mental healt h systems is access to culturally competent therapists and systems. In the authors' experiences, this right is easier said than done. The au thors present a series of clinical cases which illustrate components o f culturally competent treatment, the discrepancies between the ideal and current practices, barriers we have witnessed in treatment, and re commendations to improve care for children and adolescents of color.