Phantom Social Workers

Don't let the title fool you - Casper isn't doing home visits. To celebrate 50 episodes, we're talking about the weird conspiracy theories around the phantom social worker phenomena that seemed to pop up all over in the 1990's. Trigger warning for this episode, as unfortunately there are some sinister theories that involve harm towards children. Need a distraction? We got you. Podcast promos: Death By Champagne Podcast & Morbidology Podcast - check them out! Listener discretion is advised. Want to provide feedback? Maybe your own weird experience or questions for the shows 1 year anniversary? Please email: weirddistractionspodcast@outlook.com. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, please consider rating & reviewing! Find us on Redbubble for merch and Patreon to get even more Weird Distractions.  Resources: Unresolved Podcast – Phantom Social Workers – April 11th, 2018  All That’s Interesting article – The Scary Truth Behind the Phantom Social Worker Legend – By: Abby Norman – December 11th, 2016. Healthy Way article – Here’s the Bizarre Truth Behind the ‘Phantom Social Worker’ Legend – By: Healthy Way Staff Writer – August 10th, 2017.  BBC article – How common are child abductions in the UK? – By Emma Thelwell – September 29th, 2016.  Nspcc.org.uk website  Other Podcasts that Covered This: As mentioned, Unresolved Podcast (which I listened to) Creepy Caffeine Depth of Darkness  Boozed and Confused  Hypothetical Institute  If we missed any, please message us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices