Measuring disparity and disproportionality in the Care and Protection system

There are a number of different indicators used in discussions about disparity and disproportionality between children of different ethnicities in the Care and Protection system. These indicators all have merit and highlight different aspects of disparity, and trends over time, in the Care and Protection system. There is no one single or right measure – consideration of a number of factors in relation to each other is required.

This report presents a framework for the ongoing measurement of disparity and disproportionality in the care and protection system. We will apply this framework going forward as a way to measure and report on disparity and disproportionality in a more systemised way.

See also our report on Factors associated with disparities experienced by tamariki Māori