Thoughts On The Social World

Safeguarding in Wisconsin with Matthew Joy and Dana Miller Matthew Joy Matt has been with the Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation for over 20 years.  Matt has served as a special agent investigating drug and internet crimes against children (ICAC) crimes, a special agent in charge supervising white collar and ICAC crimes, […]

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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 health related issues.

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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 attendance with great content.

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Strathspey Works will provide Employment Skills Development, volunteering opportunities and support for Young People who may be having difficulty in Transition from School to Further Education and Employment, Adults with a Disability or with Mental Ill-Health, supporting all in their journey to recovery and towards fulfilment of their personal goals.

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This is about women born in the 1950's who strongly claim to have been cheated out of their pension entitlement.

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Suicide, self harm and depression haunt young people across the world, taking thousands of lives all over the globe.

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The new Bradford Partnership Board replaces the  Safeguarding Children Board. It is made up of agencies including the Council, Police, Health services in addition to schools and voluntary services that work together to keep children in the district safe

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Promoting themes such as socio economic health , dignity and work , environmental change, strength of human relationships and protection of the millions of vulnerable people across continents, challenge the basic fundemental commitment of social work policy and practice.

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I have submitted some videos to the http://thegisw.org website on social work and the media. Please have a look. You may have to enrol ( free ) but there are some great talks and courses. Look under featured courses.

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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.

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