The most depressing thing I have read today is the contribution of Dr Ray Jones to a brief Guardian symposium on the baby Peter case. He is professor of social work at Kingston University and St. Georges University of London and a former director of social services.
Jones writes:
When the media and public bigots, zealots and hypocrites are out on their witch hunts is probably not the best time for measured reflection about child protection. But there is a danger that politicians, afraid of their own public lynching, will give in to the mob.No doubt there have been reactions of this sort, but it is outrageous to characterise all criticism of the actions of Haringey council in this way.
A profession that believes it can do no wrong will never learn from its mistakes.
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