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Objectives <p>This study examines two things: (1) the spatial distribution of reported child protection cases involving three ethnocultural groups in Montreal (non-ethnocultural minority children, Black children, and other ethnocultural minority children); and (2) the association between census tract structural characteristics and reported child protection cases.</p> Methods <p>All 520 Montreal census tracts with complete data were included. Reported child case rates and tract characteristics, such as the material and social deprivation index, density, and population ratio, were analyzed. Maps illustrate variations in reported child case rates among census tracts and ethnocultural groups. Linear and geographically weighted regressions were used to estimate rates based on territorial characteristics.</p> Results <p>The analysis shows that the prevalence of reported child cases varies considerably across neighborhoods. Black children have the highest reporting rate. However, the relationship between reporting rates and material and social deprivation, as well as ethnic composition, varies by ethnic group. The model’s effectiveness is limited for children of other ethnic minorities.</p> Conclusion <p>These findings underscore the importance of an approach that considers geographic variation and ethnocultural differences. They also highlight the need for targeted approaches to address inequalities and support vulnerable families.</p>

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Variations géospatiales des signalements d’enfants issus de minorités ethnoculturelles à la protection de la jeunesse : rôle des caractéristiques des quartiers

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    2026年7月1日

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  • Chantal Lavergne,
  • Michel Rousseau,
  • Sarah Dufour

摘要

Objectives

This study examines two things: (1) the spatial distribution of reported child protection cases involving three ethnocultural groups in Montreal (non-ethnocultural minority children, Black children, and other ethnocultural minority children); and (2) the association between census tract structural characteristics and reported child protection cases.

Methods

All 520 Montreal census tracts with complete data were included. Reported child case rates and tract characteristics, such as the material and social deprivation index, density, and population ratio, were analyzed. Maps illustrate variations in reported child case rates among census tracts and ethnocultural groups. Linear and geographically weighted regressions were used to estimate rates based on territorial characteristics.

Results

The analysis shows that the prevalence of reported child cases varies considerably across neighborhoods. Black children have the highest reporting rate. However, the relationship between reporting rates and material and social deprivation, as well as ethnic composition, varies by ethnic group. The model’s effectiveness is limited for children of other ethnic minorities.

Conclusion

These findings underscore the importance of an approach that considers geographic variation and ethnocultural differences. They also highlight the need for targeted approaches to address inequalities and support vulnerable families.