MRC-SAWUBONA in Children’s Social Work: A Model For Anti-racist And Anti-oppressive Practice With Ethnically Diverse Families

This seminar will :

• present key research findings based on an exploration of safeguarding practices and ascertain how power, racism and gender oppression are understood and experienced by ethnic minoritised birthmothers in children’s social work. Using Critical theory, Critical Race Theory and intersectionality as overarching theoretical frameworks, the data analysis revealed the insidious nature of racism, oppression, and White dominance, constructing devastating, adversarial work practices that marginalised and silenced mothers.

• introduce the SAWUBONA framework, a culturally sensitive practice model embodying professional integrity and collaborative partnership working.