Child Protection Files: Real Cases, Real System Failures

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Child Protection Files covers real child protection cases in depth, cases that have already gone through the courts, inquests, and public inquiries, so nothing discussed here is speculation about an ongoing matter. Each episode goes beyond the headlines: the full timeline, the trial, the judge's own words, and the public inquiry that followed. But the real focus is the profession itself, the caseworkers, police officers, and doctors involved, the caseloads and supervision failures behind the individual decisions, and what, if anything, actually changed in child protection practice afterward. This isn't true crime for shock value. It's a closer look at how these systems work, where they break down, and what the people doing this work today can actually learn from cases that came before. New episodes are posted [insert your schedule once you've settled on one]. Episodes contain detailed descriptions of child abuse and neglect, listener discretion is strongly advised throughout. If any of this content affects you personally, the NSPCC helpline (0808 800 5000) and Childline (0800 1111) are both available in the UK.

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Jay Gill 2026