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The Centre for Research on Children and Families (CRCF) is at the forefront of research on vulnerable children, parenting and family change.
CRCF plays a vital role in supporting the complex decisions taken to ensure the well-being of children and their families. We provide high quality research evidence that informs policy and practice and has a direct positive impact on the lives of children and families.
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Profiles
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Ann Anka
- School of Social Work - Associate Professor in Social Work
- Centre for Research on Children and Families - Member
Person: Academic, Teaching & Scholarship, Research Centre Member
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Pippa Belderson
- Norwich Medical School - Senior Research Associate
- Centre for Research on Children and Families - Member
- Child Protection & Family Support - Member
Person: Research & Analogous, Research Group Member, Research Centre Member
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Laura Biggart
- School of Psychology - Associate Professor in Social Science Research
- Centre for Research on Children and Families - Member
- Social Cognition Research Group - Member
Person: Academic, Teaching & Scholarship, Research Group Member, Research Centre Member
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Development and feasibility evaluation of a behavioural vaping cessation intervention
Naughton, F., Notley, C., Ward, E., Bray, E. & Varley, A.
NHS Norfolk & Waveney Integrated Care Board
1/12/24 → 31/03/25
Project: Research
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Creating a culture of inclusion: Increasing Diversity and Equity of Access - Creating a culture of inclusion: Increasing Diversity and Equity of Access - IDEA
Blow, J., Blow, J., Clark, A., Cornish, C., Deane, K., Duvendack, M., Hodgekins, J., Horwood, N., Mondal, A., O'Connell, M., Reid, B. & Semlyen, J.
1/09/24 → 31/08/26
Project: Research
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Decolonising social work practice field education: A scoping review
Jones, M., Anka, A., Segev, E., Allassad Alhuzail, N., Mohamed, O., Wallengren-Lynch, M., Cantley, L., Mitra vom Berg, N., Laver, S., Hammond, L. & Chen, H. L., 9 Jan 2025, (E-pub ahead of print) In: International Social Work. 19 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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What works for psychological interventions designed to increase wellbeing in psychological therapy trainees? A systematic review
Owen, J., Biggart, L., Fisher, P., Figueredo, A., Al-Rousi, S., Colvin-Jarvis, J., Williamson, E. & Sanderson, K., 8 Jan 2025, In: Journal of Mental Health Training, Education and Practice. 20, 1, p. 45-60 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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A birthmother’s counter-story of racism and oppression in children’s social work: Carving an Afro-centric space for Sawubona in Euro-centric social work education, practice, and the safeguarding system
Cornish, C., Apr 2024, In: British Journal of Social Work. 54, 3, p. 846–865 20 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile14 Downloads (Pure)
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Young People Interviews, Foster Carer Interviews, Focus Group, and Survey Data From a Study of the Experiences and Identity Development of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual or Transgender Young People in Care and the Support They Receive, 2015-2016
Cossar, J. (Creator), Schofield, G. (Creator), Ward, E. (Creator), Belderson, P. (Creator), Larsson, B. (Creator), Keenan, J. (Creator), Dodsworth, J. (Creator), Cocker, C. (Creator) & Sorensen, P. (Creator), UK Data Archive, 14 Jun 2024
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Prizes
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UEA Engagement award
Philip, Georgia (Recipient), 28 Apr 2022
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
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Nottinghamshire Safeguarding Adults Board Partnership Forum
Ann Anka (Speaker)
19 Nov 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Invited talk
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Norwich Research Park Black Health and Research Conference
Cynthia Okpokiri (Speaker)
23 Oct 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in conference
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Journal of Adult Protection (Journal)
Ann Anka (Guest editor), Bridget Penhale (Guest editor) & Louise Isham (Guest editor)
1 Sep 2024 → 30 Mar 2025Activity: Editorial work › Publication peer-review
Press/Media
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Why practice education research must be catalyst for tackling longstanding issues facing role
Laura Cook, Mark Gregory & Tom Butt
15/04/24
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Media Coverage or Contribution
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Practice educators passionate about role, but lack of support risks pushing them out of it, finds study.
Laura Cook, Mark Gregory & Tom Butt
11/04/24
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Media Coverage or Contribution
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New £1.1 million grant to improve well-being of teens in care
16/02/24
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: UEA Press Release