"We know racism is prevalent in social work, but we do not have enough data on the full extent of the issue, its impact on people, or actions being taken.” @socworkscot @ScotsSW @P_H_S_Official @MareeToddMSP @neilcgray healthandcare.scot/stories/4…

Introducing the handbook (a good practice guide) is Brenda-Ann #ROCONF24 @socworkscot

Thanks to @SharonLMartin1 for her thoughtful and human contribution to the @socworkscot Independent Reviewing Officer conference #ROCONF24 it was a great start to the day

There is no place for racism in social work - partners are taking steps to drive out racism from the sector. Anti-racism in Social Work: A Statement of Intent was published today by the Social Work Anti-racism Oversight Group bit.ly/48Ncpzu

Our National Conference is almost here! Book your place. When it comes to child contact our court system needs reform. The negative impact on women in child contact court cases is worsened by the inconsistent treatment of domestic abuse between family courts and child protection agencies. While child protection professionals urge women to leave abusive partners for the safety of their children, family courts often downplay the abuse in child contact cases. Courts expect women to facilitate contact with abusive fathers, even when there are concerns about safety. Women who oppose such contact or request supervision are often viewed as uncooperative or hostile, rather than as having valid concerns for their children's well-being. Want to hear from the experts on the issues and possible solutions regarding child contact in Scotland? 📢 Join SWA and leading Scottish and international experts in law, justice and social work to explore and draw attention to the systemic issues at play regarding #childcontact, highlighting the need to reform justice processes in Scotland. More info and book your place 👉 training.womensaid.scot/swa-…

We hope to see more new routes into social work to help mitigate the reported reduction in workforce numbers. communitycare.co.uk/2024/11/…