Millions of children are at risk of neglect because of a parent’s drinking, and yet the problem is being ignored, say charities.<\/p>\n
Alcohol Concern and the Children’s Society want social workers to have more training on how to deal with alcohol abuse within families.<\/p>\n
Their report estimates 2.6m children live with a parent whose drinking could lead to neglect.<\/p>\n
Despite alcohol or substance misuse being suggested as a factor in more than half of social worker cases which progress to the “serious review” stage, there is relatively little emphasis placed on the problem within social worker training.<\/p>\n
Recent research suggested that one third of social workers had received no training on alcohol or drugs, and, of the remainder, half had been given three hours or less.<\/p>\n
Bob Reitemeier, the chief executive of The Children’s Society, said: “I cannot stress strongly enough the harmful impact that substance abuse can have on both children and whole families – it is imperative that everyone understands these risks and we believe that education is the key.<\/p>\n
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