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Within three months, 16 children were removed from their homes in a small island community and taken into the care of social services. The media explained the reasoning behind the removal; they claimed the children had been victims of satanic abuse. Three decades later, the Orkney child abuse scandal remains one of the most notorious child protection failures in the United Kingdom… (Part 1 of 2).
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MUSIC:
Old Moon by Lincoln Davis
Into by Hill
Exclusion Zone by Hill
Last Love by Moments
St Mary by Chelsea McGough
Raindrops by Moments
In Reverse by Wild Wonder
Wilderness by Wild Wonder
Path by Stephen Keech
Retention by Lincoln Davis
Ocean Shadows by Chelsea McGough
Am I Dreaming by Moments
REFERENCES:
GOVERNMENT REPORTS
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/235702/0195.pdf
NEWSPAPER ARCHIVES
Aberdeen Press and Journal - Monday 15 April 1991 - Page 1
Irish Independent - Friday 06 September 1991 - Page 26
Aberdeen Press and Journal - Saturday 13 April 1991 - Page 2
Aberdeen Evening Express - Thursday 07 March 1991 - Page 1
Aberdeen Evening Express - Friday 07 February 1992 - Page 5
Aberdeen Press and Journal - Saturday 27 February 1993 - Page 4
Dundee Courier - Wednesday 27 March 1991 - Page 8
The Guardian (London, Greater London, England) - 05 Mar 1991, Tue - Page 5
The Guardian (London, Greater London, England) - 06 Mar 1991, Wed - Page 2
Evening Standard (London, Greater London, England) - 07 Mar 1991, Thu - Page 1
The Guardian (London, Greater London, England) - 08 Mar 1991, Fri - Page 2
The Observer (London, Greater London, England) - 10 Mar 1991, Sun - Page 6
The Observer (London, Greater London, England) - 10 Mar 1991, Sun - Page 54
The Observer (London, Greater London, England) - 17 Mar 1991, Sun - Page 3
The Observer (London, Greater London, England) - 24 Mar 1991, Sun - Page 54
The Guardian (London, Greater London, England) - 27 Mar 1991, Wed - Page 2
The Guardian (London, Greater London, England) - 29 Mar 1991, Fri - Page 3
The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney, New South Wales, Australia) - 31 Mar 1991, Sun - Page 25
Evening Standard (London, Greater London, England) - 04 Apr 1991, Thu - Page 123
Evening Standard (London, Greater London, England) - 04 Apr 1991, Thu - Page 63
The Miami Herald (Miami, Florida) - 05 Apr 1991, Fri - Page 209
The Miami Herald (Miami, Florida) - 05 Apr 1991, Fri - Page 165
DIGITAL ARTICLES
HERALD SCOTLAND
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12711268.former-social-work-chief-rejected/
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12583145.abuse-cases-should-stay-within-hearings-system/
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12724777.new-job-for-paul-lee/
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12651009.weather-halts-inquiry/
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12581807.awareness-of-child-abuse/
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12583781.hope-from-tragedy-of-orkney-affair/
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12648091.inquiry-is-told-of-social-workers-fear-of-the-press/
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12694232.report-explodes-satanic-abuse-myth-specialists-blamed-for-fostering-allegations/
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12060965.anger-blazes-behind-the-smokescreen/
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12683433.families-in-orkney-case-sue-council/
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12549369.child-abuse-evidence-worthless-inquiry-told/
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12614866.council-must-pay-2m-inquiry-bill/
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12126771.orkney-debate-re-opens-wounds/
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12548972.social-worker-regrets-role-in-orkney-raids/
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12651838.judgments-in-orkney/
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12651906.doctor-saw-no-abuse-sign/
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12649512.children-went-home-changed/
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12629067.orkney-families-fight-for-1m-compensation/
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12548174.orkney-childrens-panel-reporter-quits/
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12548708.brothers-farewell-broken-up/
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12081838.criticism-of-orkney-drama/
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12065688.no-reunion-for-orkney-children/
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12651978.girl-in-abuse-case-behaved-like-a-steam-kettle-coming-to-boil/
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12563690.orkney-groups-plea-to-major-over-seven-in-care/
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12649616.row-over-chaos-at-return-of-children/
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12719895.new-dispute-over-five-orkney-children-in-care/
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12580651.caught-in-a-terrifying-spiral-of-doubt/
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12581462.ill-informed-on-orkney-inquiry/
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12550864.inquiry-told-of-ministers-hot-water-bottle/
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12128625.childrens-ordeal/
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12654959.danger-signals-sarah-nelson-reports-on-a-call-to-have-the-conduct-of-the-scottish-office-investigated-during-the-orkney-inquiry/
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12648120.inquiry-told-of-bid-to-keep-boy-in-care/
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12352665.ignorance-allows-offenders-to-thrive-hidden-from-view-imposing-silence-with-threats/
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12544890.child-abuse-expert-warns-of-rising-tide-of-satanic-crime/
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12550762.orkney-parents-had-no-record/
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12586978.why-courage-is-a-crying-need/
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12558952.drawing-details-made-sex-abuse-claims-credible/
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12678297.editor-outlines-orkney-flaws/
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12651474.orkney-inquiry-told-boy-used-soft-toys-to-describe-sex-acts/
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12654583.officer-tells-of-abuse-claims/
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12652813.reporter-knew-of-sex-claims-says-mother/
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12550374.child-abuse-social-worker-in-scathing-attack-on-the-media/
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12032776.judge-rules-that-orkney-inquiry-sisters-should-remain-with-their-foster-parents-mother-fails-to-stop-adoption/
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12581625.orkney-parents-seek-interdict-to-halt-broadcast/
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12646351.more-children-faced-swoop-by-social-workers/
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12654951.boy-considered-window-leap/
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12653516.social-workers-lied-to-us-says-island-father/
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12654788.inquiry-told-of-orkney-boys-unusual-stories/
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12651952.i-was-called-a-liar-says-doctor/
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12549124.lord-clydes-team-visits-raided-houses/
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12583664.blame-cast-on-police-and-social-workers-clyde-report-highlights-lessons-of-orkney/
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12547283.social-worker-admits-putting-isles-raids-at-risk/
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12648081.the-final-bottom-line/
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12086124.a-question-of-reality-in-child-video-test/
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12584620.allegations-still-cast-a-shadow-over-islands/
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12111101.runaway-girl-wants-to-go-home-panel-is-told/
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/13114390.orkney-survivors-memoir-tale-betrayal/
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/19122950.orkney-child-protection-scandal-still-casts-long-shadow-30-years-later/
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12627902.orkney-minister-wins-backing-for-attempt-to-clear-his-name/
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/11889051.orkney-child-abuse-row-minister-dies/
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12025756.trust-rebuilds-step-by-step-in-orkney-after-dawn-raids-to-take-children-into-care-abuse-wounds-slowly-heal/
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12659891.a-poignant-anniversary-for-parents-who-wait-to-clear-names/
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12244428.sheriff-david-kelbie-hailed-as-a-hero-by-parents-accused-of-abuse/
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12547629.concern-that-social-worker-was-leading-orkney-children/
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12547086.dawn-raids-seen-as-gestapo-tactics/
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12651733.boys-made-sex-abuse-denial-to-social-worker/
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12548320.burn-out-fears-of-social-worker/
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12649616.row-over-chaos-at-return-of-children/
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12689816.ex-pupils-tell-court-of-frequent-abuse/
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12670885.school-house-parent-abused-five-young-girls-under-his-care/
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12550864.inquiry-told-of-ministers-hot-water-bottle/
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12649076.orkney-inquiry-resumes/
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12649076.orkney-inquiry-resumes/
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12244428.sheriff-david-kelbie-hailed-as-a-hero-by-parents-accused-of-abuse/
BBC NEWS
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/5272092.stm
http://news.bbc.co.uk/onthisday/hi/dates/stories/april/4/newsid_2521000/2521067.stm
THE SCOTSMAN
https://www.scotsman.com/education/row-over-offenders-school-2466569
https://www.scotsman.com/news/orkney-best-place-raise-children-scotland-1467657
https://www.scotsman.com/news/orkney-abuse-scandal-victim-sue-lost-youth-2471071
https://www.scotsman.com/news/woman-wins-legal-aid-sue-over-child-abuse-scandal-2481224
https://www.scotsman.com/education/row-over-offenders-school-2466569
BOOKS
What Happened to The W Children by Henry Willsher
If Only I had Told by Esther W
Tackling Child Sexual Abuse: Radical Approaches to Prevention, Protection and Support, Sarah Nelson, 1st Edition, Kindle Edition
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
https://www.crfr.ac.uk/the-legacy-of-orkney-for-child-protection/
https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/satanic-panic-greater-manchester-council-19962386
https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/past-times/3546753/remembering-the-orkney-child-abuse-case-book-by-survivor-reveals-horror-and-hope/
https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/past-times/3549405/remembering-the-orkney-child-abuse-case-how-survivor-turned-his-life-around/
https://www.scottishreview.net//KennethRoy82.html
https://news.stv.tv/highlands-islands/social-work-sector-still-feeling-effects-of-orkney-dawn-raids?top
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/235702/0195.pdf
https://www.basw.co.uk/media/news/2013/sep/orkney-case-illustrates-long-term-impact-childhood-sexual-abuse-say-sasw
https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/real-life/orkney-child-sex-abuse-scandal-1099361
Lessons still to be learned 30 years after Orkney abuse investigation
https://www.nationalcac.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/child-sexual-abuse-myths-Attitudes-beliefs-and-individual-differences.pdf
https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0760/4/1/34/pdf
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8435789/
https://www.thenational.scot/news/14862249.when-evil-visited-orkney-untold-story-of-ritual-child-abuse-allegations-on-the-island/
https://news.stv.tv/highlands-islands/social-work-sector-still-feeling-effects-of-orkney-dawn-raids?top
https://www.pressreader.com/uk/the-herald-magazine/20061028/281582351126396
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/car.2380020109
https://thetcj.org/child-care-history-policy/the-orkney-inquiry
https://www.theguardian.com/science/2014/nov/18/satanic-child-abuse-false-memories-scotland
https://suesspiciousminds.com/2012/05/13/inquiring-minds-wanna-know-part-one-orkney/
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Death of a childhood – Orkney
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