Anna Climbie was failed at every turn by authorities who could have taken simple measures to prevent her murder. Now, detailed investigations are to look at what went wrong in the slow, tormented months that led to the child's death in February 1999. Guardian … [Read more...]
ACPO: Abuse in Childrens’ Homes Widespread
January 8, 2001 from Leave a Comment
Tony Butler, the Chief Constable of Gloucestershire and spokesman on abuse issues for chief police officers [ACPO], said: "In the past social workers and police officers simply didn't believe the children. We didn't think that short of thing went on in children's homes. With Beck's trial it became painfully clear that they could and did go on in children's homes." Since Beck, many other abuse inquiries and trials have taken place, including the report by Sir Ronald Waterhouse into the horrific abuse of children in care homes in North Wales, which was first revealed by The Independent. But as a survey by this newspaper has found, an unprecedented number of investigations are continuing and many more scandals may emerge. Childlink (link no longer active) … [Read more...]
Betrayal of Carers
December 10, 2000 from Leave a Comment
'It was the worst thing somebody could possibly accuse you of. He said he'd rather be up for murder than something like this because he's so anti-abuse.' These words were spoken last year by Ann Jones, the wife of former Southampton football manager David Jones. She was describing her husband's reaction to the multiple allegations of sexual abuse he was facing. Guardian … [Read more...]
The Impact of False Allegations on One Family
December 6, 2000 from Leave a Comment
Anne Jones still recalls with frightening clarity the moment one of her four children asked her: "Has my Daddy got to go to jail? "For the last 18 months she has continued to bear the pain of knowing that her husband stood accused of a string of sexual offences against young boys. It counted for nothing that David Jones, now 44, was the manager of a Premiership soccer club. Nor, indeed, that he was entirely innocent. Suddenly he was made to feel like an unconvicted paedophile.Ann Jones had been his childhood sweetheart in Merseyside, and it was her whom he told first. Later, the couple broke the news to their four children, Lea, 23, Danielle, 21, Chloe, 16, and Georgia, six. Telegraph … [Read more...]
Public Response to the Panorama Special on False Allegations
November 26, 2000 from Leave a Comment
The BCC received a large response to the BBC programme on false allegations which featured the case of Roy Shuttleworth. BBC … [Read more...]
Report on the Panorama Programme on Greystone Heath and Roy Shuttleworth
November 26, 2000 from Leave a Comment
For decades, children in care have suffered the horror of sexual abuse. Police investigations to catch sex abusers in care homes have spread throughout Britain, with 90 separate inquiries currently underway, and more than 2,000 care workers under suspicion. The size and scale of inquiries is producing concern amongst some MP's. As the police try to bring the guilty to justice, David Rose asks whether some innocent men are being falsely accused and imprisoned. BBC … [Read more...]
The Wales Child Abuse Scandal – Lost in Care – Waterhouse Report
June 29, 2000 from Leave a Comment
.. a useful resource for articles on the Waterhouse Report Guardian … [Read more...]
Welsh child sex abuse investigation grows
May 15, 2000 from Leave a Comment
More than 60 detectives are now involved in Operation Goldfinch, the investigation into allegations of abuse in children's homes across south Wales. Several hundred former residents of about 50 homes, many of which have since closed, are being interviewed by police. The inquiry is expected to last at least another year. Most of the allegations relate to the 1970s and 1980s and so far 13 people, mostly former care workers, have been arrested and some have been charged. Detective chief inspector Gareth Tinnuche, who heads the inquiry, said: "We anticipate investigating more allegations of abuse and that Operation Goldfinch will continue throughout 1999. "The operation had its roots in an inquiry into the former Taff Vale children's home in Cardiff. Other homes that have been named in allegations include the St Athan's Boys Village, Headlands in Penarth, Crosslands in Cardiff, and Bryn-y-Don, near Cardiff Source: Community Care … [Read more...]
West Dudley MBC following up allegations of historical abuse
February 21, 2000 from Leave a Comment
Dudley Council is today, Monday 21st February 2000, following up an allegation made by a local Brierley Hill man that he was subjected to sexual abuse whilst living at Saltwells House approximately 20 years ago. This allegation came to light following an article in the Express and Star, Friday 18th February 2000, in which it was reported that the Greater Manchester Police were extending their enquiries to the West Midlands area as part of 'Operation Cleopatra'. Dick Colligan, Dudley Council 's Chief Education Officer, said: "The Council is extending full co-operation to the Police in the conduct of this historical enquiry and the more recent allegation. I would like to re-assure all concerned that these allegation do not involve any staff or young people currently at Saltwells House. Safeguards are in place to ensure that good practice operates in accordance with national guidelines. This includes encouraging young people to raise any concerns that they might have at any time." A … [Read more...]
