Ep. 78 - Police Social Work: Speaking Life into Young People
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You probably already know that around Social Work Stories, we love hearing about social workers who are in unique practice settings... so it's no question that we LOVED hearing this story.
In this episode, we hear a powerful story from Jack about his time as a Police Social Worker, working with Pacific Islander youth in Aotearoa/New Zealand. Then Mim and Lis explore the complex layers of the story, including Jack's struggle to navigate his role as a Samoan man working with both the police and the Pacifica community, the therapeutic approach he used to connect with a young man on his 'last chance', and the impact of systemic racism on indigenous youth. Hear about the critical reflection and conscious choices Jack made, as he worked to create change within the system and become a much-needed role model for this young man. And something so rare in social work - he got to see the fruits of his labour many years later!
To connect with Jack, reach out to him here.
Credits
Hosts: Lis Murphy & Dr. Mim Fox
Producers: Dr. Ben Joseph & Justin Stech
Social Media Coordinator: Maddison Stratten
Music: 'Mama' by Ben Grace (copyright 2018). Find on Spotify, or at www.bengracemusic.com
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