Research in Practice Podcast

Sara (a pseudonym) speaks to Research in Practice Assistant Director Susannah Bowyer about her experience of being a family member of someone who is being criminally exploited. This episode addresses why Sara thinks her brother was exploited in terms of push and pulls factors. It talks about his early life and how he was exploited and groomed both at the beginning and as it progressed. We also com...

Julie Wilkinson, Associate Research and Development Manager at Research in Practice speaks to Becky Higgins, Cornwall Council's Early Help Hub VCS Engagement Coordinator and Lead for the Community Development Worker Project. They discuss the role of community development workers across Cornwall and the ethos and benefits of the approach for children and families, the community and the council. Bec...

Dyfrig Williams, Learning Events Co-ordinator at Research in Practice speaks to Becca Dove, Head of Family Support and Complex Families, and Tim Fisher, service manager for Family Group Conferencing and restorative practice at Camden Council. They talk about the council’s role in community development, relational activism, and how the strength of the community has helped to mitigate the impact of...

Sally Nieman, Professional Social Work Educator and Research in Practice associate, speaks to Shabnam Ahmed, trainer and practice educator from the London Borough of Camden. They explore the benefits and challenges associated with virtual supervision from the perspective of a supervisor.

Kate Kayley, Learning and Development Officer at Research in Practice for Adults, continues to talk to Greater Manchester’s Complex Safeguarding lead Jayne Horan and Detective Sergeant Deborah Hurst of Programme Challenger in the Modern Slavery Unit. We hear about Greater Manchester’s approach to tackling criminal exploitation and cuckooing. Jayne and Debbie talk through some of their experiences...

Kate Kayley, Learning and Development Officer at Research in Practice for Adults, speaks to Greater Manchester’s Complex Safeguarding lead Jayne Horan and Detective Sergeant Deborah Hurst of Programme Challenger in the Modern Slavery Unit. Relevant to both rural and urban areas, they discuss definitions of cuckooing, criminal exploitation and county lines in the context of what the issues look lik...

Lead author Carlene Firmin (University of Bedfordshire) and Research in Practice Director Dez Holmes discuss the Safeguarding and exploitation – complex, contextual and holistic approaches: Strategic Briefing. They reflect on the holistic approach needed to protect children and young people who are, or who are at risk of, being exploited. The current system is arguably not designed to meet the nee...

Katy Shorten, Research and Development Officer at Research in Practice for Adults, talks to Lydia Guthrie, author of our latest Frontline Briefing. They explore the experience of writing on a topic where there are polarised views and approaches, drawing parallels with practice and discussing reflections about how to keep the person at the centre of support in this context. This Podcast provides a...

Dez Holmes, Director of Research in Practice and Research in Practice for Adults talks to Dr Nick Axford from the University of Plymouth. They consider the evidence underpinning early intervention, the challenges of commissioning and implementation, and the need for nuanced understanding. This is the third Podcast in a series exploring the subject of risks, rights and the role of the state.

Tish Elliot, registered social worker and practice educator, outlines the process of sourcing new information about an individual’s strengths and community assets. She considers the effect this may have on people accessing services and explores the common challenges to strengths-based working. As part of the episode, Mick Ward, Chief Officer of Transformation and Innovation at Leeds City Council p...

Tish Elliot, registered social worker and practice educator, introduces some of the theories that underpin a strengths-based approach and reflects on the art of having strengths-based conversations. As part of this episode, Lyn Romeo, Chief Social Worker for Adults, provides an overview of her Roundtable report: Strengths-based social work practice with adults. This Podcast is the first in a serie...

Lisa Smith, Assistant Director of Research in Practice for Adults, talks to Lydia Guthrie, author of our Frontline Briefing. They explore the impact of our own values and ethics when we are working with people, particularly when we are considering working with risk. This Podcast provides a useful introduction to our publication Risks, rights, values and ethics.

Dez Holmes, Director of Research in Practice and Research in Practice for Adults talks to Professor Danielle Turney from the University of Bristol. They discuss grounded professional judgement, the work that Danielle has done internationally on the subject and more. This Podcast is the second in a series on the subject of risks, rights and the role of the state.

Dez Holmes, Director of Research in Practice and Research in Practice for Adults talks to Danielle Turney and Beth Tarleton, the authors of our recent Strategic Briefing: Supporting parents with learning difficulties. They discuss working with parents who have a learning disability, how understanding has changed over time and what effective practice might look like. This Podcast is the first in a...

Research in Practice and Research in Practice for Adults have published their Delivery Programmes for 2018-19, which detail their upcoming publications, resources, workshops, webinars, conferences and much more over the next twelve months. In this podcast, Susannah Bowyer Assistant Director for Research in Practice, and Lisa Smith, Assistant Director for Research in Practice for Adults discuss the...