Simon Leftley, corporate director for adult and community services at Southend council, said: “In many cases, particularly with the victims of domestic violence, many adults will refuse any offers of help or assistance.Good luck squaring that circle, then, Mr Leftley.
“While we must respect the right of adults to make independent decisions about their lives, we also need to ensure that appropriate checks and balances are in place.”
Why not just accept some people cannot be helped, no matter what 'the authorities' do?
Or do really you just want to ensure that the i's are dotted and the t's crossed next time?
“While we must respect the right of adults to make independent decisions about their lives, we also need to ensure that appropriate checks and balances are in place.”
ReplyDeleteLoosely translated as ..
"We'll create the impression that you have choices, but in reality, you'll do as we dictate and you can bloody well like it, or lump it" ..
I think the clue is in the bloke's name.
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ReplyDeleteSpot on!
"I think the clue is in the bloke's name."
Heh! I never noticed that... ;)
I think a better trans, sorry, casht-ration would be "So they don't want help. It doesn't mean they won't get it. And even social workers need a job"
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