Identity, narrative and race play a significant role in social care. For Black History Month, Research in Practice resources explore individuals’ identities and experiences.
It is important to recognise the challenges and triumphs faced by Black social care professionals and the intricate negotiations they navigate in response to changes in identity policy.
In a new blog, the Centre for Peace and Security at Coventry University introduce an ambitious oral history project to catalogue Black social care experiences. The project has interviewed a number of professionals to gather their stories and of the children they support, particularly in relation to identity development.
Bridging gaps in our awareness can build empathy and inform public and professional discussion about the importance of identity.
Exploring identity and race in social work: A journey through oral histories
The Centre for Peace and Security at Coventry University has embarked on an ambitious oral history project to catalogue Black social workers experiences. Research in Practice and the Project Team are publishing this blog during Black History Month, to support this year’s national theme of Reclaiming Narratives.
Understanding, exploring and supporting children’s identity development: Practice Tool
This practice tool considers how practitioners can explore and write about identity with children and young people. It gives a short introduction to some useful concepts about identity for social care practitioners and provides guidance about how practitioners could support children’s identity development.
Anti-racist systems leadership to address systemic racism: Strategic Briefing
This briefing offers an overview of anti-racist systems leadership. It does not shy away from the complexities and challenges of tackling the roots of racism. Enduring disparities and inequitable outcomes persist, systems leadership working together could and should eradicate these inequalities.
