Cultural Mistrust of Mental Health Professionals Among Black Males Transitioning from Foster Care

Journal of Child and Family Studies

Volumn 20, Issue 5, 2011, Pages 605-613

  Scott Jr , Lionel D ^a   McCoy, Henrika ^b   Munson, Michelle R ^c   Snowden, Lonnie R ^d   McMillen, J Curtis ^e  

^a GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO   (United States)

^c NEW YORK UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^d UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA   (United States)

^e UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO   (United States)

Author keywords

Black males; Cultural mistrust; Foster care; Negative social contextual experiences; Service satisfaction

Indexed keywords

EID: 80053651686     PISSN: 10621024     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s10826-010-9434-z     Document Type: Article

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