'It's in your hands' - he pulls no punches

David L Jackson is currently gainfully employed as he told me, he
is a Senior Planning Engineer. He has done many things and
believes we should not allow ourselves to be put in a box. 
David has also authored a book called 'Oi -Pay Attention. This
gets rocky'.  Interestingly, paying attention is precisely
what he wants Social Workers to do.  Dave is care
experienced and wrote some of his story as he believes and thinks
it is critical that we preserve, document and learn from the
past.  Dave's book documents life's brutal and harsh reality
in statutory care in the '60s and '70s. For the most it was
awful; the abuse, his experiences as often the only Black child
in the homes and importantly how he survived despite the poor
care he received.


As our conversation progressed, Dave shares some messages for
social workers, he pulls no punches and challenges us to become
more active in our advocacy for those we work with and care for,
and importantly become more vocal in what we see as wrong in our
profession and our leadership.  He encourages us to not be
so 'nice' as this is not how change takes place.


He covers a range of issues, including racism, sexism, and
becoming a father.  Dave is an engaging and no-nonsense
speaker, so 'pay attention. This gets rocky'.


To purchase his new book please
visit:http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1912183730


To connect with Dave follow him on Twitter @childcalledoi


Email him @superdj1mac.com


Linkedin: @ Dave Jackson


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