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Parents with learning difficulties in Newcastle upon Tyne

This piece of research looked at provision for parents with learning disabilities in Newcastle and gaps in services. We looked at perspectives from the health authority, the judiciary, local authority, voluntary sector and from parents.

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.

Evaluation of the SWAN project

Evaluation of this diverting women from custody project in Northumberland

Young adult carers needs assessment

This is a needs assessment of a carers between the ages of 18 and 25 in County Durham

Research with migrant communities in Northumberland

Community based research with migrant communities across Northumberland, including Chinese, Latvian, Polish and Thai communities

Research into sex markets in County Durham and Darlington

Mapping the characteristics and dynamics of the sex market and sexual exploitation in County Durham and Darlington

Research with hard to reach groups, 2007 to 2010

Focus groups with hard to reach groups about crime and community safety

Research into sex work in Northumbria

Mapping the extent and characteristics of the sex market and sexual exploitation in Northumberland and Tyne and Wear

Evaluation of the C Card scheme

Evaluation and impact assessment of a condom distribution and a sexual health project in Middlesbrough