Latest News and Reports
Selling sex for survival: adult sexual exploitation and prostitution in the North East and Cumbria
This 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 Cumbria
This 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 study
This 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 Teesside
This 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 […]
Business plan and brochure
Production of a business plan and promotional brochure for Streetwise, a young people’s advice and support project based in Newcastle upon Tyne.
Evaluation of the Musical Relationships project
Evaluation of the Musical Relationships project for Children North East. This was an innovative musical development project working with homeless families and young children.
Barefoot Research and Evaluation is a social research organisation based in the North East of England. We have particular expertise working with disadvantaged communities, vulnerable groups and the voluntary/non-profit sector.
Our specialities include:
- Research methods, both qualitative and quantitative
- Evaluation and impact assessment
- Disabilities research
- Consultation, including with hard to reach groups
- Community safety, anti-social behaviour and criminal justice
- Parenting, families and children
Barefoot Research and Evaluation also coordinates and administers the North East Offender Network (Neon) on behalf of Voluntary Organisations Network North East (VONNE).
Click here to read a selection of our recent reports
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Our Clients Include
Children North EastChildren's Society
Citizens Advice Bureau
Community Foundation
County Durham Council
Cumbria University
Department for Education
Escape Family Support
Fire and Rescue Service
Middlesborough City Council
NACRO
National Offender Management Service
Newcastle City Council
Northern Learning Trust
Northern Rock Foundation
Northumbria Police
Probation Service
PROPS North East
Safe Newcastle
University of Northumbria
Voluntary Organisations Network North East
Women's Health Advice Centre
Your Homes Newcastle
