by David Niven | Oct 8, 2020 | Child Abuse, Children, crime, discrimination, education, government, Latest Episode, law, Media, pensions, Podcasts, policy, Social Media, Uncategorized, women
This is about women born in the 1950’s who strongly claim to have been cheated out of their pensions entitlement. #BackTo60 http://www.backto60.com supports of 50’s women who demand the return of their earned dues which are being kept from them as...
by David Niven | Aug 25, 2020 | adult care, Child Abuse, Children, Children & Social Care, covid19, education, government, International, law, Media, Mental Health, Newly qualified social workers, Podcasts, Research, safeguarding, Social Work, social work education, Training, Uncategorized
In the 50th year of the British Association of Social Workers ( BASW ) it is fitting that my 100th podcast is with the National Chair, Gerry Nosowska. The Heritage Year sees challenges both national and international but finds the Association in a strong position,...
by David Niven | Aug 18, 2020 | Ambassador, Australia, covid19, crime, Diplomacy, education, environment, government, humanitarian, International, law, Media, Podcasts, Research, Social Work
Part 2 of this fascinating interview on the power of diplomacy from when Christopher moved to the IFRC. The range of issues and the depth of need in the world is staggering. The constant demand on a macro and micro level to resolve conflict is well known but this...
by David Niven | Aug 14, 2020 | Ambassador, Australia, covid19, Diplomacy, education, environment, government, humanitarian, International, law, Media, Podcasts, policy, safeguarding, Social Work
This is a great opportunity to listen in to the world of international diplomacy.Christopher served his country for 30 years , having worked for the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade from 1968-2000. In that time he served in a variety of embassies, at the...
by David Niven | Jul 31, 2020 | abuse, Child Abuse, Children, Children & Social Care, crime, government, International, law, law enforcement, Podcasts, schools, Social Work, social work education, traffiking, Uncategorized
Jim Gamble is one of the UK’s leading voices on the safeguarding of children. I’ve known Jim for many years and he has always worked passionately to improve the safety of children. This is a great listen and an honest account of times in law enforcement...
by David Niven | Jul 13, 2020 | black lives matter, education, government, health, International, law, Media, Podcasts, policy, Social Work, social work education
Black Lives Matter has reached huge audiences over the last month or two but how can it be turned into action? Wayne Reid is a professional officer with the British Association of Social Workers and is my guest. He talks of the BLM impact personally and professionally...
