Florence Koenderink is an independent consultant in child protection reform with almost 20 years of experience in the field across four continents. Her professional experiences range from on-the-ground work to policy advice at national and international levels. In child protection, her specific focus was on disability inclusion and trauma-informed approaches. By launching the ‘Beyond the Trauma Wall Initiative,’ she broadened her scope beyond child protection to break down the trauma wall.
Many social workers and policymakers feel frustrated by the revolving door of cases closing, only to be reopened, or by stalemates that stand in the way of the desired progress. The Trauma Root of... (more)