Call for Evidence The closing date for this call is Monday 31st October 2016. Policy/practice leads in family justice - call for evidence to inform proposed family justice observatory. This is a national call for evidence that aims to better understand how organisations use research evidence in policy and practiceĀ andĀ views on priorities for any new … Continue reading Towards A National Family Justice Observatory
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‘We shouldn’t dismiss teenage distress as transient or trivial’ by @ProfLAppleby
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
Proportionate costs in a family case: £33,813 reduced to £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 incur⦠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
Supreme Court refuses permission to appeal decisions concerning childrenās participation in proceedings
The Supreme Court has refused permission to appeal judgments of the Court of Appeal in two cases concerning the participation of children in proceedings: Re S (Children) 2016 EWCA Civ 83 Re F (Children) [2016] EWCA Civ 546. A summary is available via Family Law week: here Overview ofĀ the key issues - achieving a fair … Continue reading Supreme Court refuses permission to appeal decisions concerning childrenās participation in proceedings
FREE Event: From Genograms to Peer-Group Mapping …
Connect Centre seminar: From Genograms to Peer-Group Mapping... By: UCLan, School of Social Work, Care and Community When:Ā Wednesday, 2 November 2016 from 16:00 to 17:30 (GMT) - Add to Calendar Where:Ā Brook Building room 213 - Adelphi / Victoria Streets University of Central Lancashire, Preston, PR1 7QR - View Map About 'From Genograms to Peer-Group Mapping: … Continue reading FREE Event: From Genograms to Peer-Group Mapping …
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
