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,...
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 20, 2020 | environment, health, Media, Mental Health, Podcasts, Social Work, social work education, Uncategorized, visual impairment
This time, I’m pleased to feature Tiggi Trethowan who now has developed almost total sight loss. Her story and thoughts on the traumatic impact is inspirational and she is a welcome addition to the podcasting community. There are 350,000 people in the UK with...
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...
