Slipping Through the Cracks
Comparing Media and Organisational Discourse on the Children’s Care System in Scotland - An Executive Summary

Summary
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This document is an executive summary of a research report that analyses media and organisational discourse on the children’s care system in Scotland. The report highlights the negative portrayal of the care system in the media, the reinforcement of negative stereotypes of care-experienced individuals, and the lack of focus on the collective benefits of improving the care system. It also provides initial recommendations for advocates to improve messaging and public understanding of the care system.