Cats, genies and stable doors.

Locking the stable door after the horse has bolted There are many metaphors which are applicable in this situation. Cats that are out of bags, genies that are out of their bottles etc, etc. What the metaphors share is recognition of the futility of trying to act after...

Follow the money Part Two

Follow the Money Part Two (please read Part One first, which sets out the context and purpose)   Social workers The social worker is the person at the sharp end. On any individual case, they have to make the judgment call as to whether the situation can work at...

Follow the money Part One

During the investigation of the Watergate scandal by Woodward and Bernstein, their source “Deep Throat” (if you aren’t familiar with this story, don’t google that phrase at work) told them to “Follow the money” It is an accusation often made about child protection...