I am disappointed that despite the extensive research evidence available on these issues, the Government still do not have a clear vision and strategy for supporting these children.
Author: shonaminson
How (not) to treat a child
It was wrong for the judge to speak to the child in that way, but what is equally problematic is that although the Court of Appeal found that it was inappropriate for the judge to threaten to send a 14 year old girl to the cells, they made no mention of the inappropriateness of a judge taking a decision to remand, without warning, the sole carer of a 14 year old and a 3 year old. The fact that this was done seemingly without making any enquiries or provision to ensure that the children would be safely cared for in their mother’s absence, should surely have been also deemed ‘inappropriate’ by the Court of Appeal?
We don’t want to talk about it …
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The Care of Prisoners’ Children: a response to the Westminster Hall Debate 12th June 2018
‘Are we doing all we can to support the wellbeing of children with a parent in prison, bearing in mind the traumatic impact that the
The possibilities of a PhD (or why it’s ok to believe it really might change the world)
I began my PhD in 2012, a mature student, with a life history and experience which included a law degree, time at the Bar as
