This page will includes links to some of the research I have done for the play.  Of course, I can't just post all the actual reading due to copyright, and the sheer volume of reading undertaken.  Articles, websites, novels, plays, and so on are all included.  Please note they are listed in no specific order, but I add to the list at the bottom, so scrolling down you'll find up to date examples.



It's also worth noting that the research phase did not end when I'd finished Draft 1.  In fact, it continues now, and will do so throughout the development of the play.

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WARNING

Links, articles and sources contain detailed information and/or accounts  regarding child abuse which some may find uncomfortable to read, and are not suitable for young readers.

LINKS

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Report showing the media's power over the police and investigations - Madeleine McAnn​



Panorama Special on McAnn - David Mills walkout



The Murder of JonBenet Ramsey



TES article on False Allegations against teachers



Wikipedia page of False Allegations of Child Sexual Abuse



Christopher Jefferies and the Leveson Inquiry



Chris Jefferies case - a report about the behaviour of the media: defamation.



BBC News report - Journalists held in contempt of court.



NSPCC Page - Child Protection Legislation



NSPCC Page - Child Protection register statistics



Department of Health: Framework for the assessment of children in need and their families. 



House of Commons: Children Bill



Interesting page on the rarity of child abuse allegations advanced/sustained by the CHILD (Not to be confused with allegations advanced by adults)​



BBC Report on the Panorama "In the Name of the Children"



BBC Panorama TRANSCRIPT for "In the Name of the Children" - Roy Shuttleworth case



The Outreau Trial in France, 2004.  Witnesses lying about involvement of some suspects.



The McMartin Pre-school Trial, 1980s - "hysteria" and "moral panic"



Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) - The Directors Guidance on Charging



BBC Report on Sexual Abuse/Assault statistics.  Many links given.



Telegraph Report: "Teacher Falsely Accused of paedophilia in "Ku Klux Klan" - like internet campaign. (Neil Carr)



​Timeline of the Neil Carr case - Oldham Evening Chronicle



Teachers to be granted anonymity in allegations against pupils in their on school. (Reference to Jeremy Forrest)

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​​Jimmy Savile alleged victims to sue BBC and NHS. (Money and compensation now a factor)



Question's over the "profiteering experts" in cases such as Savile. (The Opinon Site) Includes some interesting points on the role of the jury in trials.



Research on the Effects of witnessing Domestic violence (including sexual abuse)



​Guardian article on the effects of Media Hysteria



NHS - Side effects of anti-depressants (medical research for character information)



Guardian - "Paedophilia: bringing dark desires to light" - article about the nature and definition of paedophilia (Savile as an example)



"Muddled opinions about keeping children safe from harm" - Blog.



"The decline of the presumption of innocence" - Simon McKay



Article on CRB check reform



Respected Teacher hounded out of job: career ruined by 7 year old boy's unfounded assault claim



Article: "Accused of child abuse: A family's story"



Article on The Justice Gap by Ros Burnett



The Real Supermum - a post on the effects of a false allegation: "My Daughter is Depressed"



Our Choices in the Wake of Jerry Sandusky's Sentencing, from "Stop it Now" : interesting points about responsibility



"Factors influencing children to self-disclose sexual abuse", Paine & Hanson​

 

"False Witness Statements Led To Instant Tunnel Vision For Investigators" 

 

"West Croydon barber shop owner not guilty of making girls have sex with dog"​

 

"Predatory Children" - Ben Gun's Blog

 

"Yes, child abuse victims can be predatory"

 

"Jimmy Savile: the Satanic Panic Resurrected"

 

"Men are being done a disservice by society's paedophilia paranoia"

 

Man committs suicde after being falsely accused of child abuse.

 

How convictions of innocent people can happen - paper from FACT

 

Man wins payout after false allegation from social worker.