The Moral Maze

Should the state intervene in the lives of troubled families?  Centred around Louise Casey’s report, last night’s Radio 4 programme generated plenty of heat.  It was only late in the programme that ‘fatherlessness’ was raised as a specific issue of concern.  If you didn’t hear it, and have 45 minutes to spare, check it out on iPlayer.

Listening To Troubled Families

Here’s the link to Louise Casey’s report.
http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/communities/listeningtroubledfamilies
Now to read, absorb and reflect on what it has to say.

Louise Casey’s report

Ms Casey received a good grilling from John Humphreys this morning and it will be interesting to read her report.  It’s not immediately obvious where to get hold of a copy on the web so I’ve sent off a couple of emails in the hope that I can lay my hands on one.