Thomas King
Thomas King was a social worker in Vermont for two decades, beginning in 1979 and ending in 1999. Mr.King was awarded for his casework by the Governor of Vermont and received other awards for his work with children and families. He worked in five districts and was a supervisor, child protective worker, juvenile worker, resourse coordinator and investigator. He graduated from Adelphi University with a major in psychology and intered the USAF where he was gestalt therapist.
The Island Pond Raid, The Inside Story is a true and accurate account of the infamous Island Pond Raid which took place in 1984 in Island Pond, Vermont. Thomas King was ordered to be there and participated in the actual raid. The state took custody of 112 children that day. This was in response to allegations of child abuse and neglect at a small church community. However, the judge sent the children home against the state's recommendation. What happened? Mr. King answers that and more in the book.
