How should practitioners address disproportionality and bias in child welfare, and what mitigation strategies are effective?

How should practitioners address disproportionality and bias in child welfare, and what mitigation strategies are effective?

• A. Disproportionality refers to random differences across cases with no systemic pattern.
• B. Bias is the sole factor in all disparities and cannot be mitigated.
• C. Mitigation requires that agencies address disproportionality by implementing cultural humility, bias training, equitable practices, community partnerships, and data monitoring.
• D. Disproportionality cannot be influenced by policy changes.

Answer: (D)