The Child Abusers encourages the reader to question and reflect on their own commitment, professionalism and ability in providing a service to prevent and investigate child abuse.
But, at the same time, it acknowledges the successes to provide some thought-provoking text within the political circle for those who write policy and procedures.
The book refers to the most recent inquiries and government papers, including Lord Laming's report into the death of Victoria Climbie and Every Child Matters.
It provides some interesting strategies for reducing child abuse and sexual offending.
Pritchard also discusses the macro and micro responsibilities - macro being where the major system fails either by omission or commission; and the micro, where an individual is responsible for the damage caused.
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