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Following on from our National Conference 2018, 'Healing from Trauma and Moving On', here you will find some resources from the day, including speaker presentations as well as books and videos mentioned during the day. Read more
Charis delivered an engaging and interactive workshop based on short filmed interviews with young people. Delegates were encouraged to consider the conditions under which they would share their own personal stories and painful memories. Find out more and download Charis' presentation. Read more
Mary Glasgow facilitated one of our workshops at our Annual Conference 2017, setting out the principles of a restorative, child-centred and family-minded approach that aims to mitigate the effect of Adverse Childhood Experiences. Find out more and download Mary's presentation. Read more
Saffron Rohan and Simone Smith led a session on 'What does a really good care system look like?' at our Annual Conference 2017. This fun and interactive session encouraged active discussion and participation. Find out more and download their presentation. Read more
In this fascinating workshop, Carole Dearie asked 'Why are we still getting it wrong for girls?' at our Annual Conference 2017. She explained how challenging girls use relational aggression and why trauma group work with girls is such a bad idea. Find out more about this workshop and download the presentation. Read more
Leni Rademacher and Shae Stewart facilitated one of the workshops at our Annual Conference 2017, giving a detailed breakdown of how Falkirk Children's Services developed its Continuing Care operational guidance in response to the legislation. Find out more and download their presentation. Read more
Karyn McCluskey, Chief Executive for Criminal Justice Scotland, joined us at our Annual Conference 2017. Her session focused on how the failure to prioritise prevention leads to an entrenched deprivation and low aspiration. Find out more about Karyn and download her presentation. Read more
During our Annual Conference 2017, Tim Keilty gave us his unique insights on the topic of 'What would it take - adventurous social work'. Find out more and download his presentation. Read more
Insights from the science of Adverse Childhood Experiences. At our Summer Conference in May 2017, we were joined by Dr Michael Smith, Associate Medical Director, Mental Health and Addictions at NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. Read more
Our 2017 Annual Conference was held at COSLA Conference Centre in Edinburgh, with the theme 'Nothing Less Will Do'. Read our report. Read more