James Henderson was 10 years old when he experienced how policies designed with the best intentions can have devastating effects for families affected by domestic violence. He tells OECD’s Monika Queisser about his personal journey from surviving family abuse to becoming a Social Worker, Probation Officer, Battering Intervention Provider and Expert Trainer on Tackling Domestic Violence. He explains why we often blame the victims, that not enough is done to stop the perpetrators, and how social services must listen to the families they are trying to help.
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Guest: James Henderson
Host: Monika Queisser
Producer: Samia Basille