Navigating the complexities of social work

Welcome, and thank you for visiting this space. I have created this website as a place where my professional journey in social work can be shared with openness, depth, and reflection. Over many years in practice and education, I have come to understand social work as a field shaped by complexity, humanity, and constant learning. This site is my way of bringing those experiences together and offering them to others who may benefit from them.

After the Threshold: Life Beyond Child Protection By Dr Charles Mugisha

8 Feb 2026 14:10

After two decades immersed in the emotionally saturated terrain of child protection, I have arrived at a juncture where silence is no longer tenable. This blog marks the beginning of a new chapter—not a reinvention, but a reclamation. It is a space for radical critique, intellectual honesty, and unapologetic truth-telling about a profession that demands everything and often returns very little. It is also, quite frankly, a means of survival. I intend to earn a living from this work, and I make no apologies for that.

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About charles.batinda.co.uk

Here you will find a blend of reflective writing, practice insights, and thoughtful commentary on the realities of contemporary social work. I write from the perspective of someone who has spent years working directly with children, families, and practitioners, and who continues to be shaped by the ethical questions and emotional landscapes that define our profession. My hope is that this space becomes a resource for students, practitioners, and educators who are seeking clarity, challenge, or simply a moment of connection.