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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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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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A mixed methods realist evaluation of a Digital Life Story work platform: What works, for whom, under what circumstances and how?
Hammond, S. P., Seeley, C., Blackett, R., Markovich, G. & Wong, G., 10 Feb 2025, (Accepted/In press) In: British Journal of Social Work.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Cost-utility analysis of provision of e-cigarette starter kits for smoking cessation in emergency departments: An economic evaluation of a randomised controlled trial
Li, J., Wu, Q., Parrott, S., Pope, I., Clark, L. V., Clark, A., Ward, E., Belderson, P., Stirling, S., Coats, T. J., Bauld, L., Holland, R., Gentry, S., Agrawal, S., Bloom, B. M., Boyle, A., Gray, A., Morris, M. G., Livingstone-Banks, J. & Notley, C., Feb 2025, In: Addiction. 120, 2, p. 368-379 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile7 Downloads (Pure) -
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
Open AccessFile14 Downloads (Pure)
Datasets
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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
Dataset
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The CoSTED Trial: Cessation of Smoking Trial in the Emergency Department
Notley, C. (Creator), Pope, I. (Creator), Clark, L. (Creator), Ward, E. (Creator) & Belderson, P. (Creator), Open Science Framework, 5 Jul 2024
Dataset
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Home Legal Review procedures Metrics 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 Service, 24 Dec 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 Sept 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