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Rich Devine

@richdevine.bsky.social

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Consultant Social Worker. Visiting Researcher at Cambridge University. Trainer, Speaker, and Author. Co-host of ‘Relational Activism in Social Work’ Podcast. basw.co.uk/social-work-child-protec…

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Kar-Man @mg852to44.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

Relational Activism in Social Work podcast ep 9 the why, what and how of family group conferences #relationalactivismpodcast #FamilyGroupConference #SpaceandPlace #SocialWork #relationalactivism @richdevine.bsky.social www.relationalactivism.com/podcast/ep-9...

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ep 9 the why, what and how of family group conferences — Relational Activism

this week, tim and rich explore the role of family group conferences (FGCs), focusing on how the concepts of "space and place" influence their dynamics and outcomes. they discuss the power of creating...

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British Association of Social Workers @basw-uk.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

Coming 🔜 BASW's Social Work in Child Protection Professional Practice Programme! Prepare to be inspired with highly practical, research-based training that will equip you with ideas to implement in your social work practice. 🔗 basw.co.uk/social-work-...

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Rich Devine @richdevine.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

I used to think my job was to “keep children safe.” 14 years later, I realise I was wrong. Even with the best interventions, I didn’t achieve safety—just protection from significant harm. I think this is a far more attainable, yet no less worthwhile, goal.

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Rich Devine @richdevine.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

Social work feels like a teenager in an identity crisis—trying to be 50 different things without a clear sense of self. But maybe this is a phase. Should we establish a more coherent identity, or embrace our complexity & focus on weaving our roles into a unified purpose. What do you think?

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Rich Devine @richdevine.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

Our goal in child protection is two-fold, reduce risk & increase safety. We can’t eradicate risk; our aim is to reduce it enough to protect the child from undue harm. We can achieve this by reducing risk; or by improving safety (and not changing the risk); or, a combination of both.

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