A State Is Not a Parent - Why the Child Welfare System Fails
Offered By: TEDx via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore a powerful TEDx talk by Vanessa Turnbull-Roberts, a Bundjalung Widubul-Wiabul Woman, human rights lawyer, and advocate, as she shares her personal journey as a survivor of the Family policing system. Delve into the flaws and injustices within the child removal system, challenging the notion of the state as a parent. Discover why it's crucial to take responsibility and work collaboratively to support families in need. Learn about Vanessa's vision for a society where community support and collaboration take precedence over a flawed and impersonal state system. Gain insights from her experiences as an Australian Human Rights medal recipient, 2023 Fulbright scholar, and PhD candidate at the University of Technology, where she focuses on decolonising child protection for First Nations people.
Syllabus
A state is not a parent: Why the child welfare system fails | Vanessa Turnbull-Roberts | TEDxSydney
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TEDx
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