Inspired by this news story about Tommy Sheridan this week, our podcast hosts debate the specific factors influencing decisions about employing individuals with criminal convictions in sensitive professional roles.
They discuss potential risks, public trust, and safeguarding concerns, highlight the importance of rehabilitation, and explore how a balanced app ... Show More
Apr 2026
Social workers talk about mental health every day, just never our own
In this episode of Social Work Radio, Vince Peart and Cara Davis take on a difficult truth in the profession: social workers talk about mental health every day, just rarely their own. Through Cara’s deeply personal account of living with an eating disorder while working in frontl ... Show More
47m 28s
Apr 2026
When everything else changes, a brother or sister can still be your anchor
In this episode of Social Work Radio, our social work hosts Vince and Cara explore why sibling relationships can be a lifeline for children in care, and why the law’s new recognition of that bond matters so deeply. From the emotional reality of separation to the political battle ... Show More
55m 14s
Apr 2024
A Case for More Social Workers in the Disabilities Space - Ep. 89
In this episode, Lis and Mim delve into a rich practice story from a social worker in the disabilities space, supporting a mother and her children experiencing domestic violence, while working to meet the high support needs of one of the children. Then we break down the story and ... Show More
40 m
Jul 2024
Taking the Risk Out of Fair-Chance Hiring
One in every three US adults has a criminal record that follows them like a lead weight as they look for work. Lina Bankert, managing director and partner in BCG’s Chicago office, and Kathleen St. Louis Caliento, president and CEO of Cara Collective, explain that formerly incarce ... Show More
20m 26s
Dec 2021
4 steps to hiring fairly -- and supporting criminal justice reform | Nyra Jordan
Many companies have made strides when it comes to prioritizing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), but one group remains largely left out: people who have been involved in the criminal justice system. Social impact investor Nyra Jordan introduces us to "fair chance hiring" -- ... Show More
14m 13s