David Holroyd defends social workers in Karen Spencer case

Title
David Holroyd defends social workers in Karen Spencer case
Genre
Interview
TX Date
10 May 1978
Year of production
1978
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Duration
00:02:52
Description
David Holroyd, Association of Social Workers, defends social workers against criticism following the death of Karen Spencer, who had a massive head injury inflicted by her mother. He says vital information came to social workers too late. Male interviewer not identified.
Contributors
David Holroyd
Keywords
Deaths; Social workers; Children (age group); Social services; Child abuse; Karen Spencer; Association of Social Workers

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LBC/IRN, "David Holroyd defends social workers in Karen Spencer case". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/lbc/search/index.php/segment/0005900060017 (Accessed 15 Apr 2026)