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London, England · LondonUnderstanding Dual Contact for Women CCJSMedia Thu, 08/07/2025 - 08:00
In this Working Paper, Kirsty Kitchen discusses the overlooked overlap between the criminal justice system and children’s social care, focusing on pregnant women and mothers of infants.
She highlights how dual contact – simultaneous involvement in both systems – often results in trauma, disruption of maternal bonds, and long-term adverse outcomes for children, particularly…Read Article