Understanding Parent Blame

Luke Clements is Chair in Law and Social Justice at the University of Leeds. Ana Laura Aiello is Research Assistant in Law & Social Justice at the University of Leeds.

1. Introduction – Luke Clements and Ana Laura Aiello


2. Institutionalising Parent Carer Blame – Luke Clements and Ana Laura Aiello


3. Parent Carer Blame Within the Education System – Louise Parker Engels


4. Parent Blame & Complex Trauma – Peter Baker, Vivien Cooper and Noelle Blackman


5. Child Protection and the Experiences of Autistic Parents Accused of Fabricated or Induced Illness – Cathie Long and Rachel Gavin


6. The controversial history of Fabricated or Induced Illness and Iatrogenic harm – Andy Bilson and Alessandro Talia


7. The Role of Independent Support Groups in Supporting Parent Carers and Their Families – Louise Arnold and Lucy Fullard


8. The Experience of Parental Blame after Challenging NHS Care – Lou


9. The Impact of Losing a Sibling – Kaydence Drayak


10. Challenging Repeated Failures by Social Welfare Agencies – Mary Busk


11. Peer-on-Peer Abuse, Parent Blame and Family Trauma – Anonymous


12. Conclusions – Luke Clements and Ana Laura Aiello