We shouldn't dismiss teenage distress as transient or trivial: my blog on suicide by young people for #WSPD16. https://t.co/ulGrxerYfZ ā louis appleby (@ProfLAppleby) 9 September 2016 Connect, communicate and care on World Suicide Prevention Day Professor Louis Appleby, 9 September 2016 ā Events, Mental health, Safeguarding "I have met many parents who have lost a … Continue reading ‘We shouldn’t dismiss teenage distress as transient or trivial’ by @ProfLAppleby
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Proportionate costs in a family case: Ā£33,813 reduced to Ā£3,737.50
In K -v- K [2016] EWHC 2002 (Fam) Mr Justice Macdonald reduced the costs of a successful party to an appeal in a family case. āThe stringent test of proportionality in relation to costs incurā¦ āThe stringent test of proportionality in relation to costs incurred applies with equal force in family proceedings. It is remarkable … Continue reading Proportionate costs in a family case: Ā£33,813 reduced to Ā£3,737.50
āOutcomes, outcomes, outcomesā + Youtube ‘A Restorative Approach’
āOutcomes, outcomes, outcomesā: how Dorset is reinvigorating social work A feature sponsored by Dorset County Council. Originally posted July 26, 2016 in Community Care. 'Obsessing To demonstrate making a difference we have learnt from Leeds City Council and implemented an āobsessions trackerā with a supporting āreport cardā or scorecard that has 10 of the most … Continue reading āOutcomes, outcomes, outcomesā + Youtube ‘A Restorative Approach’
Refugee Crisis
Places for 20,000 Syrian refugees found among local authorities āLike so many in Britain, Refugee Action welcomes the arrival of over 2,800 resettled Syrian refugees over the past 12 months. But the UK must go further and faster. The devastating war in Syria continues. The government should go beyond the commitment to resettle 20,000 … Continue reading Refugee Crisis
Child contact and domestic violence articles
Implacably Hostile or Appropriately Protective?: Women Managing Child Contact in the Context of Domestic Violence About the author:Ā Dr Christine Harrison AbstractĀ The United Kingdom has seen conflicting developments in safeguarding women's and children's safety when there has been domestic violence. Although criminal justice responses have improved, child contact arrangements following parental separation remain dominated by … Continue reading Child contact and domestic violence articles
Trauma-informed practice
This post covers: Recovery from childhood trauma is a lifetime journey by Jenny Molloy Creating trauma-informed and culturally sensitive services for young people by YoungMinds Early childhood trauma and therapeutic parenting by Research in Practice Hope you find it helpful. Feedback very welcome - leave a comment! Recovery from childhood trauma is a lifetime journey … Continue reading Trauma-informed practice
Law for social workers
None of this is intended to be a substitute for getting legal advice from your own lawyer. Helpful guidance for social workers via @suesspiciousmin : Law for social workers (Part 1) - legal principles Law for social workers (part 2) -Ā key tests and principles from the Acts and case law Law for social workers (part … Continue reading Law for social workers
#Care cases: Settlement conferences and the ātandemā model
14th View from the Presidentās Chambers: Care cases: Settlement conferences and the ātandemā model By Sir James Munby, President of the Family Division. Originally published via Family Law on 16th August 2016 via Family Law. This article concentrates onĀ two important initiatives: Settlement Conferences The 'tandem' model Proposal isĀ to deal with other ways toĀ improve how public … Continue reading #Care cases: Settlement conferences and the ātandemā model
Promoting the Emotional Wellbeing of Children in Care ā
Promoting children in careās emotional wellbeing and recovery from trauma - our latest paper. https://t.co/6kPx6WpY5n ā AfC Policy (@AfC_Policy) 12 August 2016 Promoting children in careās emotional wellbeing and recovery from trauma through a child-centred outcomes framework by Action for Children. The Alliance for Children in Care and Care Leavers held an expert roundtable to … Continue reading Promoting the Emotional Wellbeing of Children in Care ā
Sharon Shoesmith: criminal offences could ensure social workers get fair hearing
'Government proposals that could see social workers face criminal sanctions for failing to protect children may give the profession an opportunity for a fair hearing, Sharon Shoesmith has said. She said that trials could give professionals the fair hearing which social workers in Haringey did not have during the media storm following the death of … Continue reading Sharon Shoesmith: criminal offences could ensure social workers get fair hearing
