While the departure of the child welfare boss is welcome, social justice for Māori children in the state care system is a long way off
The resignation of Oranga Tamariki boss Gráinne Moss signals the end of a protracted ideological dispute over child protection policy. But as is often the case with social work in liberal capitalist states, this represents the end of a specific battle rather than the resolution of a long-running war.
Continue reading…While the departure of the child welfare boss is welcome, social justice for Māori children in the state care system is a long way offThe resignation of Oranga Tamariki boss Gráinne Moss signals the end of a protracted ideological dispute over child protection policy. But as is often the case with social work in liberal capitalist states, this represents the end of a specific battle rather than the resolution of a long-running war. Continue reading…