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Katie
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Hello! I am a social worker and lecturer interested in diversity, equality, social work, disability, children and young people and participatory research
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Very very excited T minus 14 days to launch @robmitch92.bsky.social @jackskinner.bsky.social @ryancowley.bsky.social

So many contributions including @sarasiobhan.bsky.social who defies description

Party with balloons, samosa, cake and bands is on 9th May DM to join us

#socialwork
April 6, 2025 at 9:45 AM
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We reported on this a few days ago, but I want to point out this headline because this is where we are at.

A bill in Arkansas would ban gender affirming HAIRCUTS for transgender youth.

HAIRCUTS.

This is a straight up North Korea state sanctioned hairstyle proposed law for youth.
GOP bill could ban hairdressers from giving gender-nonconforming haircuts to minors - LGBTQ Nation
The bill would allow anyone to sue someone who affirms a young person's transition, and it specifically mentions hairstyles.
www.lgbtqnation.com
March 19, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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Earlier today the government announced a cut to the UK aid budget to fund an increase in defence spending.

12 years ago, we released this video to show how aid protects children in the toughest situations.

Now, the message is more important than ever.
February 25, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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Proud to be a #socialworker! Lets get into some #goodtrouble 💙🌊🦋💙🌊🦋
Don't panic. Take action!
#SocialWorkers: Here's what you can do.
#NASW #Trump #ExecutiveOrders
January 30, 2025 at 6:18 PM
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#HumanRightsDay

Declan had severe learning disabilities and died in a mental health unit after repeatedly banging his head against a wall.

Human rights of people with learning disabilities and autistic people are being breached across the UK.

Shame.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
'My autistic son had no safety net when in crisis'
A family whose autistic son died after being taken to a mental health unit raise concerns.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 10, 2024 at 8:27 AM