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The Social World Podcast

David Niven
Social Work
Child Welfare
Safeguarding
Human Trafficking
Domestic Abuse
Child Protection
Child Poverty
Family Support Services
Social Services Reform
Early Intervention Strategies
Family Group Conferencing
Public Perception Of Social Work
Education
Podcasting
Social Work Education
Covid-19 Pandemic
Human Rights
Modern Slavery
Financial Crime
Cyber Crime

Thoughts on the social world with David Niven. Exploring the world in relation to social work, policy and care training. Analysis of individual cases and how they are covered across media.

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Wayne Reid is a Professional Officer, Social Worker and former Anti-racism Visionary at BASW England.  He qualified as a Social Worker in 2010 and his frontline social care experience spans over 20 years.  Wayne has worked for private fostering agenc... more

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“Once You See It, It’s Really Hard to Ever Look Away” A Deep Dive into Combating Human Trafficking with Sherrie Bosisto, CEO, Global Emancipation Network.

Sherrie Bosisto is the founder and Executive Director of the Global Emancipation Network, ( GE... more

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Safeguarding in faith settings, Bishop of Bath&Wells Michael Beasley

The Rt Revd Michael Beasley is the 80th Bishop of Bath and Wells and was installed in Wells Cathedral on 12th November 2022. He grew up in rural Staffordshire and was educated in S... more

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Justin Humphreys has over 30 years’ experience in social impact settings as a practitioner and leader in a variety of sectors. He is currently the CEO and Head of Safeguarding Development at Thirtyone:eight, the leading independent, Christian safegua... more

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Wayne Reid
Professional officer with the British Association of Social Workers and an advocate for anti-discriminatory practice.
British Association of Social Workers
Episode: Anti-racism in Social Work: New Resources | Wayne Reid
Sherrie Bosisto
Founder and Executive Director at Global Emancipation Network
Global Emancipation Network
Episode: Fighting Human Trafficking with Data and Technology | Sherrie Bosisto
Michael Beasley
Bishop of Bath & Wells
Church of England
Episode: Safeguarding in faith settings. Bishop of Bath & Wells Michael Beasley
Justin Humphreys
Chief Executive of Thirtyone Eight, which specializes in safeguarding practices and support for faith-based organizations.
Thirtyone Eight
Episode: Justin Humphreys CEO of Thirtyone:eight a Christian Safeguarding Charity
John Pizzuro
CEO of Raven, an advocacy group focused on child safety and online exploitation
Raven
Episode: John Pizzuro, CEO RAVEN. Online Child Exploitation Expert
Johnston Wong
Professor of Social Work and Psychology at the Beijing Normal Hong Kong Baptist University
Beijing Normal Hong Kong Baptist University
Episode: Disaster Social Work, Digital Support & Global Collaboration with Professor Johnston Wong (China)
Clare Moody
Police and Crime Commissioner for Avon and Somerset
Avon and Somerset Police
Episode: Policing, Community Safety, and Public Trust with Clare Moody, Avon & Somerset Police and Crime Commissioner
Steve Myers
Vice Chair of the Association of Child Protection Professionals
Association of Child Protection Professionals
Episode: Safeguarding, Social Work, and Multi-Agency Collaboration with Steve Myers
Sarah Crew
Chief Constable of Avon and Somerset Police
Avon and Somerset Police
Episode: Leadership, Transparency, and Safeguarding . Chief Constable Sarah Crew

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David Niven
Host of discussions centering around social work, policy analysis, and community care, contributing extensive insights and knowledge to the conversation.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 113 ratings
  • Another great episode

    I would love to hear an episode on supervision

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Schlates
    United Kingdom7 years ago
  • Social World Podcast

    Great insight into many contentious topics. With many experienced guests. Gives the listener a real feel of whats happeneing in todays social work world.

    Mark - (Social Work Student)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MC2712
    United Kingdom8 years ago
  • Filling the gap

    So useful to have these podcasts to fill the gap in reporting in the media. Yes the papers and sometimes digital media talk about these issues but more often than not they are skated over. Good stuff.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TonyDomaille
    United Kingdom11 years ago
  • Social work

    Wonderfully informative podcast for all those wanting opinions, advice and information on social care

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Caladonian
    United Kingdom12 years ago
  • Interesting and informative!

    Thanks very much for these really interesting podcasts. David Niven makes a wide variety of topics really accessible, and easy listening :)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Telesandra
    United Kingdom12 years ago

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Calm and thorough discussion of issues relevant to the social world, making complex topics more accessible to the general public.
An excellent forum for balanced and informative knowledge about current trends and thinking in the protection of children.
Great insight into many contentious topics, with experienced guests that provide a real feel for what is happening in today's social work world.

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Anti-racism in Social Work: New Resources | Wayne Reid
Q: What is Shades Of Bias and how does it function?
Wayne discusses Shades Of Bias as a versatile case study template that allows individuals to critically reflect on experiences of discrimination, oppression, and racism in social work.
Anti-racism in Social Work: New Resources | Wayne Reid
Q: How did the Black and Ethnic Minority Professional Symposium come to be, and what do you hope to achieve with it?
Wayne explains that it was established post-George Floyd's murder to create a space for Black social workers and foster their professional development and representation in social work.
David Mandel International author and trainer on domestic violence
Q: Could you just give us a quick, brief kind of run through your history and how you kind of, your professional evolution?
David Mandel discusses his beginnings in understanding violence against women during university and how he created the Safe & Together model to address domestic violence and support child welfare.
Leadership, Transparency, and Safeguarding . Chief Constable Sarah Crew
Q: But do you feel that you're actually getting kind of like solid gains in places?
She acknowledges progress in addressing diversity and safeguarding, but admits that policing often feels like a whack-a-mole approach, where solving one issue leads to another emerging.
Leadership, Transparency, and Safeguarding . Chief Constable Sarah Crew
Q: How do you feel that that's being coped with?
Crew discusses the challenges in coping with contemporary safeguarding issues like human trafficking and domestic violence, emphasizing the need for better resource allocation and training.

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Exploring a range of pressing issues surrounding social work and community care, the content features discussions with experts from various backgrounds, including non-profit leadership, law enforcement, and academia. Notable themes include child protection, anti-discrimination efforts, and the use of technology in safeguarding vulnerable populations. Each episode highlights the experiences and insights of guests who specialize in their areas, contributing to a nuanced conversation about contemporary challenges in social care.

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Recent guests on The Social World Podcast include:

1. Wayne Reid
2. Sherrie Bosisto
3. Michael Beasley
4. Justin Humphreys
5. John Pizzuro
6. Johnston Wong
7. Clare Moody
8. Steve Myers

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