This symposium will take place on 16 March 2021 between 2-4:30 pm. For more information, please contact Liz Hudson at L.Hudson@rhul.ac.uk

This year on World Social Work Day we ask you to join us to reflect on the important concerns facing children and families and professions who work with them in these challenging times. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated existing social and economic inequalities facing marginalised groups. The rights of individuals, and groups in such a context present a keen challenge for professionals working in the child protection and family justice systems. This symposium, organised jointly by the Departments of Law and Criminology, & Social Work, brings together important debates to discuss key issues of concern. Located within a framework of human rights and social justice, the symposium seeks to contribute to scholarly, and policy and practice understandings.

The symposium takes place on 16 March 2021 between 2-4:30 pm. It is chaired by Prof. Ravinder Barn (Department of Law and Criminology). Key Speakers include:

• Hon Sir James Munby (High Court of England and Wales);
• A representative from ATD Fourth World/PFAN;
• Prof. Brid Feathersone (University of Huddersfield);
• Prof. Anna Gupta (RHUL, Department of Social Work).

To register for this event, please follow the link here.