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Tourigny, Marc; Bouchard, Camil – Child Abuse & Neglect: The International Journal, 1994
Analysis of 953 reports of child abuse in Montreal (Quebec) found the incidence slightly higher among Haitians than French-Canadians. Among Haitians, reporting tended to originate with police or school personnel, and cases consisted mainly of physical abuse. Results suggest that child-rearing practices of Haitian families are in conflict with…
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Child Rearing, Cultural Differences, Ethnic Groups