by David Niven | May 30, 2014 | Child Abuse, Children, Children & Social Care, Sexual Abuse & Domestic Violence
Todays announcement by the NSPCC that over the last year cases of emotional abuse referred by them to Children’s Social Services or the police had risen by nearly 50% reignites the debate concerning the Action for Children proposal to introduce the so call...
by David Niven | May 29, 2014 | Bristol, Children, Podcasts
Freelance broadcaster Faye Dicker founded Freelance Mum. Freelance Mum began life in June 2013 when Faye recognised the need to connect like minded women. A freelancer for years, yet mum for much less – she realised she had a foot in both camps & neither in one....
by David Niven | May 22, 2014 | Child Abuse, Children, International, Media, Podcasts, Sexual Abuse & Domestic Violence, Social Media, Social Work
I highlight the future interviews scheduled for the programme including Dame Tessa Jowell. – Privatising child protection services – I reflect on the Children’s Minister Edward Timpson’s latest comments on the current issue about the...
by David Niven | May 15, 2014 | Children, International, Media, Podcasts, Social Work
David Jones talks about the origins of The Global Agenda for Social Work and the work it is completing during our interview. A common theme throughout our discussion is promoting the voices of front line staff and how we can spread good news stories. By doing so we...
by David Niven | May 14, 2014 | Child Abuse, Children, International, Sexual Abuse & Domestic Violence
Two stories in the news today bring home the good and the bad things that surround our children’s safety. Firstly, the police in Oxford announced that 50-60 young women had been further identified as victims of the paedophile ring that operated for 8 years in...