Jillings report: 'Extensive' abuse at children's homes

This article is about a recently published report on abuse at children’s homes in north Wales during the 1970s through to the 1990s. The 300 page report was initially written in 1996 and covered the areas now represented by Flintshire, Denbighshire and Wrexham councils. It had followed an investigation into abuse claims in 1991. This lead to the initial arrest of seven former care workers. However soon more claims of abuse were issued and an additional 40 homes emerged. The article was never published up to now. Mr Jillings, former director of social services, said the council was worried about the costly insurance claims.

I think it’s sickening that reports like this are being kept from publishing  solely for financial motives. It once again makes me believe the government generally doesn’t value people over money. I am however glad that in the end Mr. Jillings decided to publish the report anyway.  The bitter truth is always better than the sweetest lie. It is a shame however that nothing can be done about the children that have gone through the pain and suffering. I hope future reports will be used to raise awareness or start campaigns against child abuse.

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BBC. (2013, July 8). BBC. Retrieved July 8, 2013, from BBC News UK: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-23199905