Research Seminar - Expressions of Self: Race, Religion and Representation of care-experienced children and young people.
Thu 26 Sept
|Microsoft Teams
Professor Sariya Cheruvallil-Contractor and Dr Kusha Anand guide us through their model "Identities in-flux" which considers the interplay of changing socio-ethnic-religious factors, biological heritage, being in care and one’s agency in determining identity and how they wish to be perceived.
Time & Location
26 Sept 2024, 09:30 – 11:00
Microsoft Teams
About the Event
This research seminar is open to social work practitioners across the West Midlands Social Work Teaching Partnership. Please see below for our Partner organisations.
This presentation seeks to support practitioners in applying research to practice by expanding the discourse beyond a singular focus, such as race or gender, to provide a holistic perspective. We designed this approach to cultivate practices and policies that are sensitive to the diverse needs of children and young people entering care. Additionally, this presentation offers valuable resources, including the open-access Frontline Briefing and Toolkit, serving as practical guides. These resources not only provide theoretical insights but also present suggested activities for seamlessly incorporating research concepts into practitioners' daily work.
Key Messages:
· Gain insights into the various aspects and layers of a child's or young person's identity, how identity is oscillating and why we should allow children and young people to assert how they want…