Evidence QAB Case Study Research Reports - Dr Barnardo's Homes (Dr Barnardo's/Barnardo's Scotland): 1930s to 1990s

Report for the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry

Report commissioned to review the records pertaining to Aberlour, Quarrier's Homes and Barnardo's in order to assess the extent to which the providers' records indicate the existence or otherwise of systems or processes for the period c.1930-1990 in respect of: staff recruitment, induction, qualifications and training; discipline and punishment; the handling of complaints; internal and external monitoring; reviews of placements, and after care. Discussion of Barnardo's services in Scotland concentrates on the period c.1940-1990.