I am an ex child protection social worker turned author. Through this social work related blog I hope to share relevant issues for social workers, students and anyone who works with, or has contact with children
Caught in Traffick
Freya Barrington's previous book, 'Known to Social Services', gave us a frighteningly realistic insight into the harrowing world of the child protection social worker. Based on her own experiences, the book was a revelation and occupied the number one spot for social work books on Amazon UK within weeks of release and went on to win the autobiography/biography/memoir section of the 2015 London Book Festival and received an Honourable Mention at the 2016 Paris Book Festival.
Freya’s latest novel, 'Caught in Traffick' is the sequel to 'Known to Social Services', and continues the story of social worker Diane Foster. Set mainly in Thailand; Diane and her partner Ethan are on a working holiday, blissfully unaware of the dangers lurking against the beautiful backdrop of white beaches and glorious monuments. When four-year-old Darcie Taylor is abducted from a crowded beach, Diane and Ethan find themselves sucked into the horrifying world of child trafficking. When Darcie’s abduction is followed closely by the kidnap of another child, there can be no doubt that a well co-ordinated gang is operating in the area. A chance meeting with the Director of Social Services Nicholas Bishop leads to a shocking revelation about the man who is still Diane’s most senior manager. Together, they become embroiled in a dangerous web of subterfuge and corruption, where organised crime syndicates and depraved sex offenders engage in a desperate battle of wits against those dedicated to their downfall. Trapped within this labyrinth of immorality are the children, who are sacrificed on the altar of greed and perversion for financial gain. With the gang’s tentacles reaching across to England, Diane is shocked to find herself faced with some old adversaries. With gripping twists and turns, hair-raising rescue attempts and heart breaking tragedies which leave you in despair; 'Caught in Traffick' will open your eyes to the disturbing underground world of child trafficking.
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Monday, 16 March 2015
Radio Interview with Vic McGlynn on BBC Radio Sheffield on 16th March
We left a lovely sunny Gozo for a chilly UK - 4 degrees when we landed at East Midlands Airport, brrr. We're here for the week to promote my debut novel, Known to Social Services.
Goodbye Gozo - on the ferry ride to Malta
After a relaxing day on Sunday - watching Formula One of course, it was all systems go today when I visited the BBC Radio Sheffield Studios for an interview with Vic McGlynn who was standing in for Paulette Edwards.
Waiting for my interview
To listen to the full programme, please use the following link;
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p02kvj6d#auto
My interview is approximately 1 hour 41 minutes into the programme.
In the BBC Radio Sheffield Studio with Vic McGlynn
Tomorrow brings another busy day with a visit to the University of Derby, where I trained as a social worker. I am looking forwards to meeting the students and speaking to them about my book, and answering as many questions as I can while I am there.
Freya
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