Joanna Silman

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The emotional impact of ‘contact’ – Ethan’s experience: podcast episode

Ethan, now in his 30s, discusses his experiences of 'contact' as a child in care from the age of five and how professionals can support young people with its impact on emotions and behaviour

Podcast transcript: the emotional impact of ‘contact’ – Ethan’s experience

Ethan, now in his 30s, discusses his experiences of 'contact' as a child in care from the age of five and how professionals can support young people with its impact on emotions and behaviour

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?

Social work and FGM: anti-oppressive practice in action (podcast episode)

We discuss the social work role in working with girls and women affected by female genital mutilation (FGM) and safeguarding children at risk. Our guests bring practice and research perspectives to support practitioners’ knowledge and confidence to work in a relationship-based, anti-oppressive, anti-racist way.

Social work and FGM: anti-oppressive practice in action (podcast transcript)

We discuss the social work role in working with girls and women affected by female genital mutilation (FGM) and safeguarding children at risk. Our guests bring practice and research perspectives to support practitioners’ knowledge and confidence to work in a relationship-based, anti-oppressive, anti-racist way.

Leaving care podcast: an 18-year-old’s perspective on ‘independence’, supported accommodation and good social work

We spoke to an 18-year-old about his experience of the care system, leaving care and transition to adulthood and independence. He shares his perspective on what he would like to see social workers think about differently, as well as his positive experiences

Leaving care podcast transcript: an 18-year-old’s perspective on ‘independence’, supported accommodation and good social work

We spoke to an 18-year-old about his experience of the care system, leaving care and transition to adulthood and independence. He shares his perspective on what he would like to see social workers think about differently, as well as his positive experiences

Mobile phone records and abuse allegations: P, H-L (Children) (Rev1) [2023] EWCA Civ 206

Restorative practice: podcast transcript

For this episode, we spoke to Mark Finnis and Mike Hayward about what restorative practice looks like in children's social work.

Restorative practice: podcast

For this episode, we spoke to Mark Finnis and Mike Hayward about what restorative practice looks like in children's social work.