Domestic abuse remains widely misunderstood within family courts. 3 years after the government’s promise, change is undelivered. We urge political parties to prioritise family court reform ✍️ Sign/share Melanie Janine Brown MBE's open letter 👇 #EndAbuseTogether takeaction.womensaid.org.uk/sign-your-name…

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ICYMI: Last week we wrote to Sir Jeremy Hunt MP calling for the non-taxable mileage allowance rate to be raised. Nobody should be penalised financially for doing their job. It's time for a fair and reasonable increase. 🚗 Read ⬇️ basw.co.uk/media/news/202…

'Why social work needs to become more skilled in kinship care' - Community Care communitycare.co.uk/2022/05/03/why…

lemn sissay OBE FRSL Absolutely. I stand by you 100%

Our Advice and Advocacy Service webchat has regular hours on Mondays and Wednesdays. Our advisers are real people - not bots - offering free, confidential, expert advice on child welfare and family justice. Join us at 2pm! 👇 frg.org.uk/get-help-and-a…

Do you have a strong understanding of the multi-agency safeguarding arrangements? Are you able to think strategically and exercise sound independent judgement on complex and sensitive issues? If yes, you could be the perfect candidate to join the Panel. bit.ly/CSPRPHealth

Thank you to everyone for a great day at our Speak Up and Celebrate Event 👏 What a day! @smtimyork Martin Kelly OBE City of York Council

Praise for council’s support for young care leavers - We are delighted that our work with young people in care and care leavers has been recognised. We are on an amazing journey and always on the look out for great Social Workers to join us. yo1radio.co.uk/news/community…

So true Kevin! Authentic relational practice alongside leaders who believe in the journey being the most important part, not the destination. We enjoy the evolution of learning with and alongside colleagues using humility and respect. Danielle Johnson

We know there has been a lot of discussion about sexual violence and abuse in the media today, which could be triggering for victims and survivors. If you’re impacted by anything you read or watch today, we are here for you. rapecrisis.org.uk/get-help/

Nick Cave's performance of A Rainy Night in SoHo for Shane MacGowan at St Mary's of the Rosary yesterday was one for all the ages. 🙏💕

The flexible fund is available to survivors in England & Wales who are receiving support from a local Women's Aid member service, or sector delivery partner. This includes those with no recourse to public fund. You do not have to be in temporary accommodation to access the fund.

It's extraordinary that when a parent is convicted for sexually abusing their child, they maintain parental responsibility. This can never be in the best interests of a child. Govt have the opportunity to extend #JadesLaw and protect children and put this right #VictimsBill

🤝Most of us have somebody we can turn to for practical and emotional support, but this is often not the case for children in care. 🟢Support our campaign to make sure every child in care and every care leaver is connected to people who care about them. 👇 ow.ly/T7fk50QwTyw

I am privileged to work on large datasets of women and girls’ experiences of abuse, violence and crime against them. Here’s what I know from looking at over 30,000 women and girls’ experiences in the last 4 years: 🧮 There is absolutely no pattern that I can see in who is

This is more evidence as to why Govt must accept amendments in the #VictimsBill, to curtail parental responsibility for those convicted of sex offences against their child, and ban parental alienation being used against victims. Family courts are failing to manage risk Ministry of Justice

Children who have been victims of crime are among the most vulnerable in our society. Yet children face a postcode lottery when it comes to support services. They must be recognised in the #VictimsBill, with their individual needs and requirements provided for - in law.

"Whether we recognise it or not, the accumulated stress of social work stacks up over time. All that pressure and vicarious trauma has to go somewhere" mysocialworknews.com/article/these-…