Born Into Care - by Karen Broadhurst & Emily Keddell & Linda Cusworth & Lucy Griffiths & Claire Mason (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

This book draws together leading scholars, practitioners and mothers with lived experience to confront the contentious and often hidden practice of infant removal at birth. The first edited collection of its kind, it offers a powerful examination of the legal, ethical and political frameworks that underpin this practice.

About the Author

Karen Broadhurst is a leading figure in national and international family justice research, elected Fellow of the Academy of Social Science.

Emily Keddell is Associate Professor in the Social and Community Programme at the University of Otago.

Linda Cusworth is Research Fellow at Lancaster University.

Lucy Griffiths is Associate Professor for Swansea Medical School at Swansea University.

Claire Mason is Research Fellow for The Centre for Child and Family Justice Research at UCLan.