Emma Arran, an experienced social care trainer and advocate, discusses her extensive career in social care, her dedication to supporting women and children affected by domestic violence, and the systemic failures she has witnessed. Emma highlights the ongoing crisis within social services, shedding light on how victims of domestic abuse often face additional trauma and negligence from the very systems meant to protect them. This episode underscores the urgent need for meaningful reforms in social care and family courts to better safeguard vulnerable families.
00:00 Introduction and Emma’s Background
01:16 Challenges in Social Work and Domestic Violence
02:59 Advocacy and Community Support
04:09 Systemic Issues in Social Care
07:29 Personal Experiences and System Failures
10:47 Complaints and Legal Challenges
32:08 Whistleblowing and Retaliation
42:07 Exposing Social Care Failures
42:35 Misreporting and Its Consequences
43:05 Challenges in Advocacy
43:50 Systemic Ignorance and Resistance
44:28 The Cost of Inaction
45:25 Historical and Gender Biases
54:48 The Role of Medical Records
58:09 Police and Legal System Failures
01:01:19 The Need for Systemic Change
01:16:59 Global Context and Final Thoughts
