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Lewisham doctor attacks claims that a young girl in council care was allowed to roam the streets

Title
Lewisham doctor attacks claims that a young girl in council care was allowed to roam the streets
Genre
Interview
TX Date
6 Dec 1978
Year of production
1978
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Duration
00:04:29
Description
Dr Joe Young attacks claims that a young girl in Lewisham Social Service’s care was allowed to roam the streets. He talks about how the allegations are unfounded, why the girl came into council care, how they can’t change her in 28 days, how she stayed out with her mother, how the she has been badly handled, how he wouldn’t blame the home, and how there won’t be any further action taken against the home. Male interviewer not identified.
Contributors
Joe Young
Keywords
London; Social workers; Social services; Residential child care; Childrens homes; Lewisham; Child welfare

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