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Resilience-promoting policies and contexts for children of color in the United States: Existing research and future priorities

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  06 May 2021

Natalie Slopen Open the ORCID record for Natalie Slopen [Opens in a new window]  and
David R. Williams
Natalie Slopen*
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Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, MA, USA
David R. Williams
Affiliation:
Department of Social & Behavioral Sciences, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Departments of African and African American Studies and of Sociology, Harvard University, Massachusetts Hall, Cambridge, MA, USA
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Author for Correspondence: Natalie Slopen, 677 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115. E-mail: nslopen@hsph.harvard.edu
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Abstract

The health status of children in the United States varies by racial and ethnic, shaped by an interrelated set of systems that disadvantage children of color in the United States. In this article, we argue for a broad view of resilience, in both research and policy, that views resilience not just as a property of individuals but also as a characteristic of social contexts and policies. Accordingly, we describe the empirical evidence for policies and contexts as factors that can improve health among children and families that are deprived of equal opportunities and resources due to structural racism. We discuss the evidence and opportunities for policies and interventions across a variety of societal systems, including programs to promote economic and food security, early education, health care, and the neighborhood and community context. Based on this evidence and other research on racism and resilience, we conclude by outlining some directions for future research.

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adolescentschildrenhealth disparitiesinterventionsresilienceracism
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Development and Psychopathology , Volume 33 , Special Issue 2: Honoring the Legacy of Ed Zigler's Lifetime Contributions to Science, Society, and Child Wellbeing , May 2021 , pp. 614 - 624
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