Families and young people have spoken out about their encounters with social work and child protection services in a report published by the Children's Commissioner for England today (15 June).
Voicing experiences ranging from suspicion and anxiety to relief and support, families and young people recount the impact of having social workers enter their lives.
The study sought to find out why families resist social work intervention and find more effective ways of engaging them. Through interviews and focus groups it became clear that families are likely to feel powerless and fear the stigma attached to being involved in child protection services.
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