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Entitlements, Capabilities, and Crisis in the United KingdomWe have been working for a long time developing and refining the application of Amartya Sen’s entitlements and capabilities to situations of disadvantage in the North East and Cumbria. This paper represents an important stage in that development work, i.e. its international peer review. From this point both ourselves and others can further develop and investigate its […]
Research on CSE perpetratorsThis is groundbreaking experimental research on perpetrators of child sexual exploitation in the North East of England funded by Cleveland Police and Crime Commissioner and the National Lottery. The pilot project’s methodology was a success which opens the way for more detailed work across the region. Read a copy here. Also, here is a copy […]
Research paper on R&D and the voluntary sectorThis paper published in the Probation Journal explores how work to support children and families of prisoners in the North East of England developed from very limited provision 10 years ago to what is now a substantial and multifaceted programme. Read the paper here.
Selling sex for survival: adult sexual exploitation and prostitution in the North East and CumbriaThis is our final adult sexual exploitation and prostitution report for Northern Rock Foundation and their Safety and Justice for Victims of Abuse Programme. It brings together the last eight years of research we have carried out across each of the region’s 13 local authority areas. Read the report here.
Child Sexual Exploitation in the North East and CumbriaThis is our final CSE report for Northern Rock Foundation and their Safety and Justice for Victims of Abuse Programme. It brings together the last eight years of research we have carried out across each of the region’s 13 local authority areas. Read the report here.
NEPACS case studyThis case study shows the excellent work of NEPACS and the work they do in prisons and the community, supporting prisoners and their families. It is part of a Clinks series on the work of the voluntary sector in the North East on reducing crime, improving community safety and supporting victims. This case study can be […]
Child sexual exploitation & child ISVAs in TeessideThis report looks at CSE in Teesside and reviews Barnardo’s independent sexual violence advisor service for children. It highlights an inherent problem within the criminal justice system and the service a child is able to receive once they have reported an incident of exploitation. Currently after a report, a child can receive no support that deals […]
Evaluation of Open GateEvaluation of Open Gates’ mentoring support to prisoners programme. Open Gate work in HMP Low Newton, the women’s prison in County Durham. To read the summary report, click here.
Evaluation of Gypsy, Romani and Traveller project in NorthumberlandWe evaluated Blyth Citizens Advice Bureau’s Gypsy, Romani and Traveller project in Northumberland. The project included work in prisons and the community. For a copy of the report, click here.