It's too late for Blame


This is a photograph of a beautiful little boy who, until a few days ago no-one would have taken a second look at.

That was until this photograph was put to the name of "Baby P" or Baby Peter.

This poor defenceless little boy was subjected to months of torture and abuse, so much so that I cannot even write them on my blog as, firstly I have been unable to bring myself to read the things that were done, and secondly I wouldn't want to upset anyone else, I don't mind admitting that reading it myself brought tears to my eyes.

But what makes this even worse, is the people that did the things to him, was his own mother, along with her boyfriend and the lodger

Re-read that "His own Mother"

There are no words I can think of that will describe these "people",

From the small amount I have actually read, the police, social workers, health visitors and doctors visited this baby more than 60 times and still he wasn't removed for his own care (and safety.

I imagine those responsible for the failings which cost Baby Peter his life will never be brought to account, I hope justice will prevail - I am guessing the murderers will be locked away away from other prisoners (unless the wardens accidently leave the doors unlocked).

The news today reports a Child Trust Board will be set up in every area of England, do you really think this will help?

What we need is every adult, parent, child, teacher or friend to not be afraid to raise concerns for someone they are worried about.

while I am sure there are no plans to release photos and names of the people for killing this baby, Freedom of Speech on the internet will ensue and someone will release such information on a blog somewhere in the interweb *<- LINK.

It would seem however that this kind of cruelty is a one-off, another case making the headlines today in New Zealand of yet another Mother being charged for manslaughter, or failing to protect their child.

I quote from the BBC News article

...Neighbours who saw some of the abuse have told reporters they will live with the guilt of not having informed the authorities sooner. "

You may have to live with the guilt, but at least you are given the option to live.

Let's protect the worlds' children, they are our future.

*Thanks to Cookie for the 1st Link