All families engage with law enforcement in America at some point, but there's a unique history about these interactions that produces chronic stress for African Americans. When considering an African American family, which component of the ABC-X model is interacting with a law enforcement agent or the future possibility of interacting with such agents?

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The "A" component in the ABC-X model refers to the stressor event itself, which in this context is the interaction with law enforcement or the anticipation of such an interaction. This is considered the stressor that can lead to stress in African American families due to historical and ongoing issues with law enforcement.

All Families Engage with Law Enforcement in America at Some