Care Visions Talks
Care Visions Talks
Care Visions Talks is a podcast series that brings together voices from across care, education, health and community support to explore what it really means to care — and to be cared for.
The series includes two strands:
Care Visions Family Talk has two hosts: Dr Linda de Caestecker and Lucy Johnston.
Dr Linda de Caestecker, former Director of Public Health and experienced paediatrician, leads warm, accessible conversations designed for parents, carers and families. Her episodes cover topics such as childhood trauma, fostering, resilience, separation and mental health, with expert guests offering practical guidance and compassionate insight.
Lucy Johnston is an award-winning journalist and broadcaster with a long-standing commitment to social affairs, health, and children’s welfare. In her episodes, she shares powerful stories about young people in care and explores the systems that shape their lives. With a background in investigative reporting, Lucy began her career at The Big Issue before moving to The Observer and later The Sunday Express, where she is Health and Social Affairs Editor. Her work has exposed neglect in care homes, failures in mental health services, and injustices faced by vulnerable children and families.
Care Visions Professional Talk is hosted by Humphrey Hawksley, award-winning author, broadcaster and former BBC foreign correspondent. These in-depth episodes are created for those working in or studying social care, health, education and related fields. Guests include thought leaders, researchers and practitioners discussing the emotional realities, challenges and evolving practices in work with children, young people and families.
Whether you're a parent, a professional, or someone passionate about care and community, Care Visions Talks offers space to listen, reflect and learn.
Care Visions Talks
Care Visions Family Talk - Behind the Headlines: Tackling Youth Violence Together with Karyn McCluskey
Knife crime and youth violence: moving beyond headlines
Knife crime and youth violence are not just about crime statistics — they’re rooted in poverty, trauma, exclusion and lack of opportunity. So how do we respond in ways that make a real difference?
In this Care Visions Family Talk, Dr Linda de Caestecker is joined by Karyn McCluskey, Chief Executive of Community Justice Scotland, TEDx speaker and co-founder of Scotland’s Violence Reduction Unit. Together, they explore:
- Why young people become involved in violence
- What works when it comes to prevention and support
- The role of families, communities, and services in breaking the cycle
Karyn shares powerful insights from her career — from shaping Scotland’s public health approach to violence, to building community-led initiatives that foster empathy, opportunity and hope.
Whether you’re a parent, carer, educator, youth worker, or simply someone who cares about safer futures for young people, this conversation offers both understanding and practical inspiration.
This talk was recorded live at Falkirk Stadium as part of our Care Visions Family Talks series.