Article type: other
22 September 2016
Volume 41 Issue 4
Article type: other
22 September 2016
Volume 41 Issue 4
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Tribute to Emeritus Professor Freda Briggs: Child Protection Champion
Lesley-anne Ey1 *
Chris Goddard2
Affiliations
1 University of South Australia, St Bernards Road, Magill SA 5072, Australia
2 Visiting Professor, School of Health and Social Work, University of Hertfordshire
Correspondence
*Dr Lesley-anne Ey
Contributions
Lesley-anne Ey -
Chris Goddard -
Lesley-anne Ey1 *
Chris Goddard2
Affiliations
1 University of South Australia, St Bernards Road, Magill SA 5072, Australia
2 Visiting Professor, School of Health and Social Work, University of Hertfordshire
Correspondence
*Dr Lesley-anne Ey
Part of Special Series: A Focus on Regional and Rural Contexts
CITATION: Ey L., & Goddard C. (2016). Tribute to Emeritus Professor Freda Briggs: Child Protection Champion. Children Australia, 41(4), 2042. doi.org/10.1017/cha.2016.29
Abstract
Professor Briggs began her career as a clerk at a chemical plant at age 14 years, and in 1950 she joined the London Metropolitan Police, New Scotland Yard where she worked in the child protection unit. It was here that she witnessed child abuse and the challenging social circumstances for many children, igniting her great interest in the protection of children. After marrying her long-time sweetheart Kenneth Briggs, having children and becoming a foster carer, she undertook her Year 12 studies by correspondence. She furthered her education by studying teaching at Warwick University. She then taught at Chesterfield Primary School.