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Catherine Henderson 
 





   
Age:
 
From:
Leeds 
News Experience:

Currently Studying for a Postgraduate Diploma/ MA in Broadcast Journalism

Extensive Interviewing Experience

14 years experience as a Family Court Advisor, Local Authority and Specialist Social worker in Child Protection/ Safeguarding.



Skills:

Audio editing, Interviewing, Social affairs,news writing, basic shorthand, life experience, cultural knowledge, Sports especially horse riding. Greyhounds, Rural and country life, Roundhay Park and surrounding area, Religous issues, Training in working with Muslim Families, Legally recognised qualification in interviewing children, Extensive court skills, Media law training, Soap operas.

I have also written dissertaions on Child Sexual Abuse and Children affected by HIV and AIDs in Foster Care. I have investigated and reported to the courts on issues of Domestic Violence, Sexual Abuse, Paedophiles, Marriage Breakdowns, Divorce, Child Injuries, Child abduction,Contact arrangements for Children, assylum seeking children, adult assylum seekers, Trafficked Humans, trafficked children, families with multiple siblings. I also have extensive knowledge of the Child Protection System and Safeguarding children.

I have worked with medical experts, Queens Counsel, Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Paediatricians and  local judges.

I am motivated, reliable and willing to meet any challenge.

I also worked as a trainer on the ACPC training ring and on the CAFCASS training ring.



Special Interests:
Social Affairs, Current Affairs, Local and International Politics.Horses and Country life, Child Protection, Trainspotters,Children, Greyhounds, Legal issues, Trafficking Humans,Music,Parenting, Women's issues 


Additional Information:


Degree:
BA Honours Applied Social Science 2:1 MA in Social Work Dipsw in Social work  
PG Diploma:
Studying for MA/ PG Diploma in Broadcast Journalism 
Availability:
anytime  
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