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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

jane fae shares her knowledge and perspective of the ongoing issue of transphobic dog whistles in the UK as part of this educational blog series for social workers.

Understanding how dog whistles work, how they affect vulnerable and marginalised communities, and how to diffuse them are important tools for social workers.

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’.