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BASW is sharing a range of resources in support of the 16 days campaign.

As social workers, let’s ensure we take responsibility for breaking the silence

The government must put an end to the unofficial and ongoing shadow system of hotel accommodation for children not born in the UK.

Wales has implemented new laws on ending the physical punishment of children, and England needs to enact similar legislative changes.

SWU stands in solidarity with the Ukrainian people who are under attack by Russian forces.

Former BASW Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Lead Officer, Narinder Sidhu, reflects on our EDI work so far.

Rebekah Pierre, BASW England Professional Officer, reflects on how social workers can better support deaf people who experience domestic abuse.

The Social Workers Union fully supports the aims of the Domestic Abuse Bill. We believe that all people, be they adults or children, should be protected from violence in any setting, including their home. We welcome the initiative of a cross-party group of Peers to introduce a new clause to the Bill that would provide greater protection to children from violence in the home by repealing the legal defence of ‘reasonable punishment’.

BASW Cymru deeply is deeply concerned by and condemns the news of violence towards a social worker by a client in Bridgend. Social worker Gail Cotten was assaulted in the car park of the Bridgend council offices in June.

The implementation of the removal of the defence of ‘Reasonable Chastisement’ has taken a step forward in the National Assembly after consultation from BASW Cymru and others.