The police interview alledged criminals via video and tape. Should this be applied to Social Services whilst inteviewing alledged bad parents? Remember any one can be a parent even local authourities.
2007-07-24 08:26:27 · 10 answers · asked by vee V 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I am an ex-social worker, and in some instances we did video tape parents. I think it should be done as standard, that way making the profession more accountable. It would work to safeguard social workers, families and children.
2007-07-24 08:31:26 · answer #1 · answered by Spawnee 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No they often have to access risk which the rules of evidence used by the police would block.The police are gathering evidence for court and are under strict guidelines which often protect the accused whilst the Social Services may be assessing the risk to say a child which an interview not admissible in court may heavily sway their decision and lead to the child being protected .Common sense is not a requisite of the law regarding the interviewing of suspects by police.
2007-07-24 23:50:57 · answer #2 · answered by frankturk50 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whilst? Ye speaketh olde english. lol
Yeah, I think it's a good idea. It'll help both the parents and social workers find holes in their attacks in court. Also, if any social worker is a good reader of body language, they would know when one parent is lying the interviewer.
2007-07-24 08:37:56 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes and no. When interviewing parents yes, however some children can become to scared to speak knowing that they are being taped. In those cases then there should be someone observing the interview from another room and it can be transcribed for the record.
2007-07-24 08:40:36 · answer #4 · answered by Delenn 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think so, since they can make such sweeping life changing decisions. They pass information onto the police at times, so should be singing from the same hymn sheet as them, so to speak. If the social services say something, the police automatically believe their interpretation, if there was video evidence, they would be able to use their expertise in such matters and make a professional verdict.
2007-07-24 08:41:15 · answer #5 · answered by keiraebony 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I worked in mental health and when social services conducted interviews with victims and parents they were recorded.
2007-07-24 08:32:32 · answer #6 · answered by Robin L 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whenever or where ever there are "two sides " to something and the future of families is at stake, then a video camera should be compulsory.
2007-07-24 08:37:22 · answer #7 · answered by Social Science Lady 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes
2007-07-24 09:18:49 · answer #8 · answered by vdv_desantnik 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes. but some of them are coppers anyway.
2007-07-24 09:54:48 · answer #9 · answered by trucker 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Do you mean sick, stick or strict rules?
2007-07-24 08:30:46 · answer #10 · answered by Sami V 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋