Social Work honours student Matt assists Jean in deconstructing the previous Part A episode with Jo, Chris, and Demi. Matt speaks about his honours research and lived experience of navigating the family court system and critically reflecting on ways to build parental agency in the legal system. Matt and Jean unpack the ways creative alternatives such as restorative practices can be utilised as a more emancipatory approach in justice, military, domestic and family violence, and mental health settings. Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JAAv6Pi3mA93ngJIq0tcxMEvq6z-vHSTQE8NSQpqmAE/edit?usp=sharing Resources/References: Critical Reflection, Social Work Practice with Children and Families: https://academic.oup.com/bjsw/article/53/6/3181/7072776 Homo Economicus Definiton: https://corporatefinanceinstitute.com/resources/economics/homo-economicus/ Total Permanent Incapacity (TPI) https://www.dva.gov.au/get-support/financial-support/income-support/support-when-you-cannot-work/pensions/disability Defence Abuse Reparation Scheme https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-policy-library/part-9-principles-determining-pension-rate/912-defence-abuse-reparation-scheme Strengthening community safety bill of 2023 (Queensland government) https://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/view/html/bill.third/bill-2023-004 Sisters Inside https://sistersinside.com.au/ Caxton Legal Service https://caxton.org.au/ Keywords: restorative practices, critical reflection, parental agency, court systems, legal system, patriarchy, conflict, relationships, emancipatory practice Music by Boe Towah Follow us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalconversations4sw/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CriticalConversations4S