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Organisation profile
Organisation profile
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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
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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 and Scholarship, Research Centre Member
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Pippa Belderson
- School of Health Sciences - Research Fellow
- Centre for Research on Children and Families - Member
- Public Health - Member
- Behaviour Change EAST - Member
- Child Protection & Family Support - Member
Person: Research and Analogous, Research Group Member, Research Centre Member
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Laura Biggart
- School of Psychology - Professor of Applied Psychology
- Centre for Research on Children and Families - Member
- Social Cognition Research Group - Member
Person: Academic, Teaching and Scholarship, Research Group Member, Research Centre Member
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A community-based hub for long-term care following surgical or pharmacological treatment for obesity
Parretti, H. (Principal Investigator), Khadjesari, Z. (Co-Investigator), Clark, A. (CTU Role), Cross, J. (CTU Role), Pond, M. (CTU Role), Garner (nee Murray), N. (Researcher) & Ward, E. (Research Fellow)
National Institute for Health and Care Research
1/09/26 → 31/08/32
Project: Research
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NSICB RCF2026/27 - Embedding intensive stop smoking support in deprived communities
Notley, C. (Principal Investigator), Hanson, S. (Co-Investigator), Bray, E. (Researcher), Varley, A. (Researcher) & Ward, E. (Research Fellow)
NHS Norfolk & Waveney Integrated Care Board
1/07/26 → 31/03/27
Project: Research
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The implementation of hybrid child protection conferences in England: a scoping and practice development project
Cook, L. (Principal Investigator) & Neil, B. (Co-Investigator)
National Institute for Health and Care Research
1/06/25 → 30/11/27
Project: Research
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A Systematic Review on the applications of Borderline-Symptom List (BSL-23) a self-report measure for adults with Borderline Personality Disorder
Wolak, M., Firth, J., Blake-Holmes, K. & Beazley, P., 9 Feb 2026, In: Clinical Psychologist. 30, 2, p. 227-257 31 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Breaking through Racial Barriers in Social Work: SAWUBONA as a Model for Decolonising Children’s Social Work
Cornish, C., 21 May 2026, Policy Press. 156 p.Research output: Book/Report › Book
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Change of plan away from adoption - an exploration from a practitioner perspective
Murphy, A., Rennolds, N. & Neil, E., Apr 2026, Adoption England.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
Open Access
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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Finalist: UEA Innovation and Impact Awards, Outstanding Impact in Policy and Practice
Cossar, J. (Recipient), 2022
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Children and Youth Services Review (Journal)
Hammond, S. (Peer reviewer)
20 Oct 2025 → …Activity: Editorial work › Publication peer-review
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International Journal of Adolescence and Youth (Journal)
Hammond, S. (Peer reviewer)
1 Oct 2025 → …Activity: Editorial work › Publication peer-review
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British Journal of Developmental Psychology (Journal)
Hammond, S. (Peer reviewer)
1 Oct 2025 → …Activity: Editorial work › Publication peer-review
Press/Media
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How to help your teen stop doomscrolling
27/02/26
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Media Coverage or Contribution
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'Should I stay or should I go?' Critical Career Episodes in social work
25/09/25
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Media Coverage or Contribution