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Nisarg Nagwadia chair of the IASW #AntiRacism Advisory Group opens proceedings for todays conference focused on #Safeguarding #EthnicMinority workers against racial profiling and targeting 1/

Kerry Cuskelly is speaking on the importance of standing #TogetherAgainstRacism and the Responsibility of Allies in Building Inclusive, Supportive and Critically Reflective Spaces in Social Work

🔔 Closing soon!: Thrilled to announce a sponsorship programme for a Masters in Social Work. Tusla will provide €3.5k for each academic year. Students will then take a full-time permanent position with Tusla for a minimum 3 years upon completion. tusla.ie/msw

Scholars invited to join new Irish judicial studies network, via Irish Legal News : irishlegal.com/articles/schol…

IASW responds to Farrelly Commission Report. "IASW asked for robust adult safeguarding legislation... We are asking for the Government to act now, in the wake of the Grace case." Read more here: iasw.ie/IASW_Response_… The Bar of Ireland

Read Inclusion Ireland's CEO Derval McDonagh's excellent piece in the Examiner responding to the 'Grace' report where she emphasises the importance that every disabled child & adult who is at risk of abuse or neglect should have access to an advocate: irishexaminer.com/business/arid-…

There was no accessible version of the 'Grace Report' provided by the Farrelly Commission. Anything about people with intellectual disabilities should be accessible to people with intellectual disabilities. Read our easy to read summary here: bit.ly/4jz0OIj

#Grace report, I think one of issues most people are struggling with is the abuse findings. To only find neglect & financial abuse because they are easier evidenced on the body & on paper shows the lack of understanding of abuse. Emotional abuse underpins all forms of abuse 1)

🚨Good news! Last week, #NewMexico eliminated parole fees. "Ending parole fees lifts a huge financial burden off people who have already paid their debt, giving them a real chance to...rebuild their lives,” said Senator Moe Maestas. #ParoleReform 🔗finesandfeesjusticecenter.org/2025/04/08/new…

In ⁦Croke Park⁩ this morning for the launch by Minister ⁦Jennifer Murnane O'Connor TD⁩ of the FARI #Addiction #Recovery report on ‘Trauma in the Community Conference 2024.’ ⁦IASW⁩ ⁦Frances Black⁩ ⁦AnaLiffey⁩

Extended closing date - May 30th: Sponsorship for students pursuing a Masters in Social Work. Tusla will provide €3.5k for each academic year. Students will take a full-time permanent position with Tusla for a min of 3 years on completion. Visit tusla.ie/msw for more

At the ⁦European Society of Criminology⁩ Working Group on Sanctions and Measures meeting in University of Maia, Portugal today. Really interesting presentations and discussions. Thanks ⁦Ana Guerreiro⁩ and colleagues for hosting! ⁦Sergio Grossi⁩

The next @UCCsocialwork events will take place this Thursday 22nd May, 1-2 pm on Microsoft Teams with Dr Fiachra Ó Súileabháin and Mary Hurley. Free to attend. Register: ucc.ie/en/appsoc/comm… FiachraOSuilleabhain (He/Him) UCC Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences AppliedSocialStudies IASW Kerry Cuskelly Vivian Geiran

IASW deplores the worsening humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza, and we condemn the relentless genocidal actions by the Israeli government that has resulted in more than 50,000 deaths, including thousands of women and children. Holly Cairns TD Read here: iasw.ie/IASW_Statement…

‘First of its kind research into “in camera” rule published: irishlegal.com/articles/resea… via Irish Legal News

‘Government to propose over 240 amendments to landmark mental health bill’ via Irish Legal News - irishlegal.com/articles/gover…

1/2: As I step down as IASW Chair @ yesterday’s AGM, it’s been an honour + privilege to have this leadership role in our #SocialWork professional association. Huge thanks to the Board, Committees, Working Groups, SIGs, staff team + all members who contribute so much to IASW

2/2: Social work faces continuing & evolving challenges; the work & voice of IASW + our sister associations - incl ifsw and BASW Northern Ireland - has never been more important and needed, in striving to achieve social justice and human rights. With best wishes to the incoming IASW Board