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Teresa Thornhill

In Harm’s Way: The Memoir of a Child Protection Lawyer from the Most Secretive Court in England and Wales – the Family Court

In Harm’s Way: The Memoir of a Child Protection Lawyer from the Most Secretive Court in England and Wales – the Family Court

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Child protection lawyer Teresa Thornhill's account of her work representing parents in care proceedings in the Family Court conveys the dilemmas inherent in the job and shows how our under-resourced system of child protection often fails to provide support that could enable the most vulnerable parents to continue to care for their children.

Format: Hardback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 14 March 2024
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers


The system often fails to protect children when their parents face challenges. How can the system ensure the safety and well-being of children in such situations?

The Family Court is a secretive world where lawyers navigate complex dilemmas representing parents in care proceedings. Child protection lawyer Teresa Thornhill shares her experiences in this hard-hitting account, highlighting the challenges and failures of the under-resourced child protection system.

The book provides a vivid account of the terrible things that can happen to children and the challenges faced by lawyers and social workers in protecting them. It raises questions about how society can better support vulnerable parents to care for their children.

Rt Hon Lady Hale DBE, Formerly President of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom, praises the book for its honest account of the dysfunctional child protection system. Louise Allen, a Sunday Times bestselling author, also recommends it as a must-read for those who care about how society treats its most vulnerable citizens.

Joanna Hughes, a former children's social worker and probation officer, resonates with the book's experiences and describes it as a refreshingly honest account of the system.

In conclusion, the system often fails to protect children when their parents face challenges. It is essential to address the underlying issues and provide support to vulnerable parents to ensure the safety and well-being of children.

Weight: 540g
Dimension: 242 x 160 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780008657840

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