The Story of Baby P - by Ray Jones (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>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 makes a crucial contribution to the topic.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>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.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>A thoughtful and though provoking book...a riveting 'must read' for any professional working in Children's Services, and also for those working in partner agencies. Research, policy and planning<br><br>An important and incisive study. Critical and Radical Social Work<br><br>An important tale of the troubling intersections between the media and political interests that converge in the highly volatile field of child protection. Australian Review of Public Affairs<br><br>Its biggest contribution is the insight into how the powerful - including David Cameron - were able to ride rough-shod over a profession with little regard for the consequences. Shahid Naqvi, Editor, Professional Social Work<br><br>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<br><br>This book...challenged my beliefs, my opinions and the systems within which I live and work, and caused me to examine my professional practice. Well worth the read! Child Abuse Review<br><br>"Ray Jones' important book shows how the powerful work against social work and the vulnerable" Harry Ferguson, Professor of Social Work, University of Nottingham<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>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 in several areas and has written several books and numerous papers on social work and social policy.
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