Whistleblowing in the social services : public accountability and professional practice

Abstract

Part 1 The actors: obstacles to raising concerns - social workers' perceptions hostages to fortune - the abuse of children in care swimming against the tide - a social worker's experience of a secure hospital the experience of a watchdog group exposing the Islington children's home scandal - a journalist's view employees who have raised concerns - some case studies. Part 2 Developing the profession: acquiescence and changing values procedures and professional autonomy social work training for accountability protecting the public - the contribution of regulation some legal aspects of social care freedom of information and the social services conclusion - a new accountability.

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