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Mothers’ lived experiences of domestic abuse and social work: podcast transcript

Transcript of a podcast discussion with mothers who have experienced domestic abuse - what do they want social workers to understand and what makes for a good experience of social work versus a negative one?

Mothers’ lived experiences of addiction and social work: podcast episode

Podcast discussion with mothers who have lived experience of substance addiction and recovery - what do they want social workers to understand and what makes for a good experience of social work versus a negative one?

Power, trust, change: learning from the lived experiences of mothers in rehab

Mothers share their lived experience of working with children's services and other professionals due to concerns about substance use and domestic abuse. A video from Jenny Molloy helps social workers apply the learning to practice

Termination of an 11-year-old’s pregnancy, Gillick competence and child protection: A Health Board v AZ [2023] EWHC 2517

Leaving care legal framework in England and Wales: quick guide

A guide to the legal framework and case law governing local authorities' duties to young people leaving care in England and Wales, including explanations of the 'eligible', 'relevant' and 'former relevant' categories, and the role of personal advisers/advisors and pathway plans.

Interim care orders – are they ‘necessary and proportionate’?: Re J & Ors [2023] EWCA Civ 1266

Infant vaccination, religious objection and care orders: Re WSP (A Child) [2023] EWHC 2622 (Fam)

Deprivation of liberty to protect a child from criminal exploitation: EBY (A Child) [2023] EWHC 2494 (Fam)

Webinar: improving social work practice with fathers – learning from lived experiences

Recording a Community Care Inform's webinar with two fathers with lived experience of the child protection system who now advocate for and mentor other men

Care orders v supervision orders when a child is placed at home: JW [2023] EWCA Civ 944