{"title":"Carlene Cornish","description":"\u003cp\u003eCarlene Cornish’s works delve deeply into the challenges and opportunities within social work and education, with a particular focus on overcoming racial barriers. Her writing offers insightful perspectives on fostering inclusivity and equity in professional practice, making complex social issues accessible through clear and thoughtful analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect a meticulous exploration of themes around diversity, cultural competence, and systemic change, grounded in both research and lived experience. Cornish’s contributions enrich the Education \u0026amp; Reference category with meaningful dialogue on social justice and ethical practice in social care.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"breaking-through-racial-barriers-in-social-work-by-carlene-cornish-9781447378631","title":"Breaking through Racial Barriers in Social Work","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite decades of policy reform, minoritised ethnic families continue to experience disproportionate intervention, harsher outcomes, and systemic discrimination in children’s social work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on original qualitative research with Black and Brown mothers, this groundbreaking book reveals how racism, white dominance, and structural oppression shape their experiences in the child protection system. It introduces the SAWUBONA model – an Afrocentric, anti-racist, and anti-oppressive practice framework that values Indigenous knowledge, fosters cultural humility, and centres empathetic, collaborative relationships between practitioners and service users.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOffering critical insight and a practical pathway for decolonising practice, \u003cem\u003eBreaking through Racial Barriers in Social Work\u003c\/em\u003e is essential reading for academics and professionals in social work, education, policing, and the wider safeguarding community seeking to challenge racial disparities and embed culturally responsive approaches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47650532622572,"sku":"9781447378631","price":375.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781447378631-breaking-through-racial-barriers-in-social-work.jpg?v=1779325646"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/carlene-cornish.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}