| The Story of Baby P: Setting the Record Straight Contributor(s): Jones, Ray (Author) |
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ISBN: 1447316223 ISBN-13: 9781447316220 Publisher: Policy Press OUR PRICE: $22.46 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2014 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Social Work - Self-help | Abuse - Social Science | Children's Studies |
| Dewey: 362.76 |
| Physical Information: 0.8" H x 5.4" W x 8.5" (1.00 lbs) 352 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In England in 2007 Peter Connelly, a 17 month old little boy - known initially in the media reporting as 'Baby P' - died following terrible neglect and abuse. Fifteen months later, his mother, her boyfriend and the boyfriend's brother were sent to prison. But media attention turned on those who worked to protect children, especially the social workers and their managers, who became the focus of the reporting and of the blame. This book tells what happened to 'Baby P', how the story was told and became focused on the social workers, its threatening consequences for those who work to protect children, and its considerable impact on the child protection system in England. This is the first book to draw together all evidence available on this high profile case and will make a unique and crucial contribution to the topic. It will make essential reading for everyone who is concerned about child protection and the care of children and about the media's impact. This revised edition contains a new Afterword bringing the story up to date. |
Contributor Bio(s): Jones, Ray: - Ray Jones is professor of social work at Kingston University and St George's, University of London. |