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The Story of Baby P: Setting the Record Straight
Ray Jones
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Description for The Story of Baby P: Setting the Record Straight
Paperback. This book is the first to tell what happened to 'Baby P', how the story was told by the media and its considerable impact on the child protection system in England. It will make a crucial contribution to the topic. Num Pages: 352 pages, black & white illustrations, figures. BIC Classification: JFFE1; JKSN. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 218 x 141 x 19. Weight in Grams: 452.
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Bristol University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
Weight
451g
Number of Pages
352
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781447316220
SKU
V9781447316220
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Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-50
About Ray Jones
Dr Ray Jones is Professor of Social Work at Kingston University and St George's, University of London. A registered social worker, for 14 years he was a Director of Social Services. He has been chair of the British Association of Social Workers and chief executive of the Social Care Institute for Excellence. A frequent media commentator, he oversees child protection ... Read more
Reviews for The Story of Baby P: Setting the Record Straight
"This book demonstrates the very rare combination of policy, practice and academic experience which Ray Jones brings. It deserves to be read by anyone with an interest in contemporary social welfare and its future." Mark Drakeford, Minister of Health and Social Services at the Welsh Government and Professor of Social Policy and Applied Social Sciences at Cardiff University "A ... Read more