Country
United Kingdom

Company/Organisation
The Care Leavers Association

Bio
Carrie grew up in the care system in England from the age of 11, with Social service support ending at the age of 23, when she finished her degree. As a student Carrie was a mentor for those still in care. Once graduated, she worked for a year at Sheffield Hallam University leading the Care Leaver project, aimed at involving more Care experienced young people into Higher Education. Once the work was embedded, Ms Wilson-Harrop moved on to her current role as Young Peoples Project Coordinator at the Care Leavers Association, the leading user led national charity in England. She works directly with those at the leaving care age, up to the age of 30, to improve the current system and to support those going through the transition process. This includes advocacy, mentoring programs, helping to create national networks of best practice and consulting on issues affecting those leaving care. She is a board member and Treasurer for IFCO (ifco.info), and board member for IRCT (IRCT.org.uk) She has an interest in Trauma Recovery, Transitions and the involvement of the User Voice in policy and direct work consultation.

1. Secondary Trauma - Providing Understanding And Techniques To Deal With The Secondary Trauma

1. Secondary Trauma - Providing Understanding And Techniques To Deal With The Secondary Trauma - 02 Nov, 2017