TITLE: BLACK CHIDREN IN THE PUBLIC  CARE SYSTEM AUTHOR: Barn, Ravinder ISBN pb: 0 7134 7136 0 PAGES: 148 LIST PRICE pb: £ 15.95  PUB DATE: 1993

 
 

DESCRIPTION: This is the first book to examine the experiences of black children who enter the arena of public care  based  on empirical data collected from a survey of an inner-city Local Authority Social Services Department.  Over 500 case histories have been analysed and evidence gathered from interviews with social workers, parents and children, to provide a well-balanced and unique insight into the care careers of black children.  The significance of race and racism on the decisions made by social workers is underlined by the revealing statistics which arise from this study.  The book highlights the urgent need for an increased awareness of the requirements of black children in care, and provides essential reading for all students and social workers.