LBC/IRN · London Broadcasting Company

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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