Latest News and Reports
Tenants Debt Advice Service – Northumberland
This is an evaluation of Blyth Citizens Advice Bureau and Homes for Northumberland’s Tenants Debt Advice Service. The project worked with tenants in Blyth and Alnwick in Northumberland, helping them manage their debts and pay their rent and Council Tax.
Community Reinforcement Approach and Family Training – CRAFT
We have recently completed an in depth evaluation of CRAFT for PROPS North East, following two groups of carers over eight months who went through a CRAFT programme.
Integrated Family Support – Prisoners and Families
We are evaluating the NEPACS and pact project – Integrated Family Support for Prisoners and Families – in the North East of England. This is a national initiative funded by NOMS and the Department for Education.
Mapping sex markets
Since 2003, we have been mapping sex markets in the North East and Cumbria. This has resulted in a series of publications which can be downloaded here.
Methodology paper: mapping sex markets
This paper presents how we carried out our mapping of sex markets in the North East and Cumbria. It provides a useful template for other organisations to investigate sex markets in their own areas.
SWAN Progress Report
This is an update of the project’s impact on reducing re-offending and diverting women from custody. It shows that the project continues to have significant impacts on both areas.
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).
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
