In this episode, we hear from Aqualma S. Y. Murray M.A.  Aqualma recently published her first book entitled; Journey to Spiritual self - internal empowerment.  She is an ordained interfaith minister, a certified counsellor of survivors of abuse and holds qualifications in social group work an award in advanced award in social work and a Masters in Social Work. 

In this interview, she shares aspects of her early career journey, her interest in the Criminal Justice System, her commitment to survivors of sexual abuse and herself being a survivor.  She speaks about her Probation Service career and some interesting work with woman offenders.  Aqualma reflects on her work with young woman offenders and the challenges involved.

She also shares her parallel careers as a Trainer & Educator and as an Interfaith minister and most recently her work as a LADO - Local Authority Designated Officer, where she works within Children Services and gives advice and guidance to employers, organisations and to individuals who have concerns about the behaviour of an adult who works with children and young people.    Aqualma also shares the concerns she has about her work and the many positive aspects.

Additional info:

Book available at Amazon, Waterstones, Barnes & Noble (US): 'Journey to Spiritual Self - Internal Empowerment' by Aqualma S.Y.Murray, M.A.

Fb: Aqualma Sandra Yvonne Murray

YouTube: Aqualma Murray - 'Working constructively with emotionally distressed children'  - Aqualma Murray Young Minds 

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