Sean Fewster @SeanFewster · 4h 4 hours ago
READ THE LETTER: Judge says Families SA has never failed when seeking child removal.
http://bit.ly/1DsYcVJ via @theTiser #ChloeValentine
The #ChloeValentine inquest resumes soon, but you can read the judge's FULL, extraordinary criticism of Families SA right now at @theTiser.
The #ChloeValentine inquest has resumed with evidence from UniSA Emeritus Professor Dr Freda Briggs. @theTiser #newsADL
For those unaware, Dr Briggs is one of South Australia's foremost experts/advocates in child protection. #ChloeValentine
Dr Briggs started with New Scotland Yard in the 1950s and continues to this day, though she's "officially" retired. #ChloeValentine
Dr Briggs says social workers must be trained in how to speak to children; how to recognise abnormal vs normal development. #ChloeValentine
Dr Briggs: If not there will be misunderstandings... If they can't relate to children they will relate to the adult. #ChloeValentine
Dr Briggs: The adults are often manipulative & if you've got a student worker, as in #ChloeValentine, they are easily manipulated.
Dr Briggs says current university social work courses are not focused on children, but should be. #ChloeValentine
Dr Briggs: If social workers are uneducated, they will rely on their emotions rather than their professional knowledge. #ChloeValentine
Dr Briggs says there is an acknowledged problem in reporting child abuse. She's personally waited 4.5hrs to make a report. #ChloeValentine
The #ChloeValentine inquest resumes tomorrow at 10am. @theTiser #newsADL
Sean Fewster @SeanFewster · 45m 45 minutes ago
ANALYSIS: Has Families SA been lying to the #ChloeValentine inquest?
http://bit.ly/1z0p3ko via @theTiser #newsADL #Opinion