by David Niven | Dec 15, 2020 | Children, Children & Social Care, education, environment, government, health, Latest Episode, Mental Health, Podcasts, policy, safeguarding, schools, social work education, women
Monique is the Chief Executive Officer of Carya, a role she began in September of 2020. She is also the Secretary General of the Commonwealth Organization of Social Workers and ( along with myself ) an Advisory Board Member of the Global Institute of Social...
by David Niven | Nov 16, 2020 | adult care, Children, Children & Social Care, depression, disability, education, environment, health, Latest Episode, Learning disability, Mental Health, Podcasts, safeguarding, schools, Social Work, social work education, Uncategorized
This programme highlights a much needed service in mental health awareness raising. It’s like a training programme for ‘social lifeguards’—training people to identify, support and refer on, if needed , those struggling with all types of mental...
by David Niven | Nov 5, 2020 | Children & Social Care, Conference, education, health, Latest Episode, Media, Podcasts, policy, Social Media, Social Work, social work education, Training Courses
Social Work Today A new platform My guest today is Kellie Doubtfire , someone I’ve known and worked with over many years. She has, with COMPASS, produced and developed some of the most useful and memorable events in the social work sector, mixing huge...
by David Niven | Oct 1, 2020 | Child Abuse, Children, Children & Social Care, depression, education, health, Latest Episode, Media, Mental Health, Podcasts, schools, Social Work, social work education, victim
Suicide, self harm and depression haunt young people across the world, taking thousands of lives all over the globe. Combined with the threats from drug and alcohol abuse, bullying, in all forms, and child pornography the risk to students are manifest. Based in Los...
by David Niven | Sep 16, 2020 | Children & Social Care, Conference, Diplomacy, education, government, health, humanitarian, International, Podcasts, policy, Research, Social Work, social work education, Training
David Jones talks from an extensive history of involvement in international social work policy and practice. Promoting themes such as socio economic health , dignity and work , environmental change, strength of human relationships and protection of the millions of...
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,...
