A novel way of involving the public in appreciating the complexity of social work decisions

Children are still treated as pawns or possessions.

The impact of long-term neglect is underestimated by social workers.

People looking after children in care need to be ahead of the game.

The lessons about what works have been ignored.

Success demands negotiation, feelings, relationships and a knowledge base.

The need for the wider community to understand social work

Restoring broken relationships

Calling on children and young people to join the campaign

What can social work learn from this case?

Fundamental ideas are sometimes unspoken, but they channel our thinking.

A new report spells out the dangers of a fearful risk-averse culture.

The dangers of ignoring complexities if we are to meet children’s needs

Using rituals to create safe relationships

The impact on victims of abuse where the family keeps it secret

Examinations need to be thorough before child abuse is alleged

Making the abuser accountable while working with the whole family

Who would injure a child?

Child protection interests and Government adoption policy have combined to take children from their parents.

Described by the author as the disjointed rantings of a grumpy old git