Investigating Institutional Abuse of Children

Download or read book Investigating Institutional Abuse of Children written by Christine Barter and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This research explores the NSPCC's experience when undertaking independent investigations into allegations of abuse in residential and day care settings between 1994 and 1996. It summarizes the current research in the area - including literature from the United States - documents the types of investigations performed and explores the experiences of investigators undertaking such work. Conflicts of interest and loyalties that can arise in this context are discussed. Practice and procedural recommendations, relating to undertaking and managing independent investigations are made. This report should be of interest to child protection practitioners as well as providers and managers of residential and day care facilities for children and young people.