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Safeguarding issues in therapeutic work with children under 18 years identifying as trans

Presented at Merched Cymru’s webinar, 17th June 2023

Introduction

Thanks very much for inviting me to contribute to this important discussion. I suppose I am coming at this topic from a number of different directions, as a former social worker with an interest in childcare law and children’s rights, and as a counsellor, with a past connection with the school counselling provision in Wales, and a particular interest in confidentiality and the Gillick principle, as well as being a member of Thoughtful Therapists (Daniels and Jenkins, 2010). Continue reading “Safeguarding issues in therapeutic work with children under 18 years identifying as trans”

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Gender critical views in social work

I qualified as a social worker in 2000, and for 21 years I have worked in the specialist field of violence against women, domestic abuse and sexual violence (VAWDASV), culminating in becoming the designated ‘expert’ for my local authority and the person they consulted with on all matters concerning violence against women. The recognition of the myriad forms of violence and abuse experienced by women at the hands of men came about by the sheer hard work, stamina and courage of the women like me who never gave up fighting for women and girls regardless of the opposition we faced.

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