How Could You? Hall of Shame-Social Worker David Corrick

By on 8-01-2011 in Abuse in Orphanages, David Corrick, How could you? Hall of Shame, UK

How Could You? Hall of Shame-Social Worker David Corrick

This will be an archive of heinous actions by those involved in child welfare, foster care and adoption. We forewarn you that these are deeply disturbing stories that may involve sex abuse, murder, kidnapping and other horrendous actions.


From Herefordshire, UK, social worker David Corrick, aged 55, was sentenced to 13 years in prison after being found found guilty of five counts of buggery and three counts of sexual assault, which occurred between 1977 and 1994. The abuse occurred in two children’s homes and one private residence.

“He intimidated and coerced his victims in a planned course of conduct over a significant period of time.

“His actions were a gross abuse of trust that caused significant lifelong effects on his victims.
“This has been a difficult trial due to the distressing subject matter concerned.
“The victims, who are all now adults, have faced an extremely traumatic few days following a very lengthy investigation.
“They have shown great bravery and character in facing these issues and have got the result they deserve.
“They are appreciative of finally having recognition of the torment they endured in their childhood at the hands of someone whose sole responsibility was to care for them, and the impact it has had on their lives.
“They are now looking forward to moving on with their lives”.

David Corrick, of Sutton St Nicholas, sentenced to 13 years
[Hereford Times 7/29/11 by Paul Rogers]

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