Understanding Parent Blame

Institutional Failure and Complex Trauma

Luke Clements (University of Leeds), Ana Laura Aiello (University of Leeds)

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Policy Press
24 July 2025

Social welfare & social services; Child welfare; Family law: children; Disability & the law

This edited collection brings together academics, practitioners, activists, parents and young people to explore the nature and causes of parentcarer blame. It interrogates its prevalence, impact and potential pathways for reform.

Edited by: Luke Clements (University of Leeds), Ana Laura Aiello (University of Leeds)
Imprint: Policy Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
ISBN: 9781447375234
ISBN 10: 1447375238
Pages: 198
Publication Date: 24 July 2025
Audience: College/higher education , General/trade , Further / Higher Education , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

1. Introduction – Luke Clements and Ana Laura Aiello 2. Institutionalising Parent Carer Blame – Luke Clements and Ana Laura Aiello 3. Parent Carer Blame Within the Education System – Louise Parker Engels 4. Parent Blame & Complex Trauma – Peter Baker, Vivien Cooper and Noelle Blackman 5. Child Protection and the Experiences of Autistic Parents Accused of Fabricated or Induced Illness – Cathie Long and Rachel Gavin 6. The controversial history of Fabricated or Induced Illness and Iatrogenic harm – Andy Bilson and Alessandro Talia 7. The Role of Independent Support Groups in Supporting Parent Carers and Their Families – Louise Arnold and Lucy Fullard 8. The Experience of Parental Blame after Challenging NHS Care – Lou 9. The Impact of Losing a Sibling – Kaydence Drayak 10. Challenging Repeated Failures by Social Welfare Agencies – Mary Busk 11. Peer-on-Peer Abuse, Parent Blame and Family Trauma – Anonymous 12. Conclusions – Luke Clements and Ana Laura Aiello

Luke Clements is Chair in Law and Social Justice at the University of Leeds. Ana Laura Aiello is Research Assistant in Law & Social Justice at the University of Leeds.