by David Niven | Feb 20, 2014 | Bristol, Child Abuse, Children, Children & Social Care, Conference, Podcasts, Sexual Abuse & Domestic Violence, Social Work
An interview with an old friend of the programme Jane Evans who is speaking at ‘This is my childhood’ conference. We discuss trauma in childhood, parenting styles, domestic violence, mental health and substance misuse. These areas are all vitally important...
by David Niven | Feb 13, 2014 | Child Abuse, Podcasts, Sexual Abuse & Domestic Violence, Social Media, Social Work
BBC Radio interview where, as an independent child protection expert, I am asked to discuss my opinions following the acquittal of celebrities in abuse cases. Secondly, I look at social media with regards to the role and responsibilities of Professional Social Work...
by David Niven | Jan 16, 2014 | Child Abuse, Children, International, Sexual Abuse & Domestic Violence
Once again a terrible demonstration by law enforcement and other agencies of the sheer volume of people interested in sexual activity with children. The ‘sting’ organised by the Dutch authorities using an avatar called Sweetie – a representation of a 10 year old...
by David Niven | Jan 16, 2014 | Child Abuse, International, Podcasts, Social Work
An excellent interview with Bridget Robb – Chief Executive at the British Association of Social Workers. We discuss the state of social work in the UK and globally, the political and environmental factors of social work and the role of the British Association of...
by David Niven | Jan 15, 2014 | Child Abuse, Children, Media, Sexual Abuse & Domestic Violence
Gary Glitter, Jonathan King, Jimmy Savile, Stewart Hall were all convicted of child abuse. Bill Roache, Dave Lee Travis and Rolf Harris are all on trial for alleged abuse. Freddie Starr was rearrested today with allegations of sex abuse. I started thinking about all...
by David Niven | Jan 14, 2014 | Child Abuse, Media, Sexual Abuse & Domestic Violence, Social Work
Changing the image of social work I was interviewed on BBC radio about a social worker in Swindon who had been struck off for falsifying records and failing to act when a young girl with learning difficulties disclosed abuse. It wasn’t the bad practice...
