Sharon Shoesmith

Learning from Baby P

The politics of blame, fear and denial

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Produktbeschreibung

Sharon Shoesmith examines what can be learnt from the tragic death of Peter Connelly, also known as Baby P. She gives a detailed account of events as they took place, reflects on the psychological, political and social dynamics involved, and considers the implications for child protection professionals, policymakers, politicians and the media.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
• Seitenzahl: 272
• Erscheinungstermin: 20. August 2016
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 154mm x 230mm x 21mm
• Gewicht: 336g
• ISBN-13: 9781785920035
• ISBN-10: 1785920030
• Artikelnr.: 44735201

Autorenporträt

Sharon Shoesmith has worked with children for almost 40 years in a career which culminated with her role as Director of Children's Services in the London Borough of Haringey, having previously been one of Her Majesty's Inspectors. She now works as a researcher, writer and public speaker in areas related to education, social care and public perception. Sharon also works as a volunteer with Macmillan Cancer Care at University College Hospital. She completed a PhD in 2015 at the University of London, Birkbeck College.

Inhaltsangabe

Preface. Introduction. 1: The Background to the Familial Homicide of Peter
Connelly. 2: The Denial of Crimes Against Children. 3: Exploring Processes
of Blame, Fear and Denial from a Psychosocial Perspective. 4: The
Socio-Political and Cultural Context of the Death of Peter Connelly. 5: The
Narrative About Baby P Emerges. 6: The Identification of a Cultural Trope
That Blames Social Workers for Harm to Children. 7: Conclusions and Main
Findings. Appendices. Bibliography.