Parents of children taken in to care should get more help, say experts after Victoria Marten death
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A national review prompted by the death of baby Victoria Marten, who died while in the care of her parents Constance Marten and Mark Gordon, recommends improved support for parents whose children are taken into care. The review highlights a need for trauma-informed support to break destructive cycles of repeated pregnancies and child removals. Victoria's parents, who were jailed for killing her after fleeing authorities to prevent her being taken into care, had previously had four children removed. The review emphasizes that professionals should proactively engage with families at risk of child removal and address the parents' potential grief and loss. It suggests that the lack of support for parents after child removal may reinforce negative perceptions of social services, potentially leading to further concealment and harm.
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