ESSS Outlines

Outlines are summaries of evidence produced by Iriss's Information Specialists in the Evidence Search and Summary Service (ESSS). They are produced using flexible and thorough approaches to identify and evaluate a wide range of evidence — from research, practice and experience — to ensure robust outputs that meet the needs of social service stakeholders in Scotland.

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Healing environments for children who have experienced trauma

ESSS Outline

This evidence summary reports on the elements thought to contribute to a healing environment for children who have experienced trauma.

Published in ESSS Outlines on 6 May 2019

Schools, safeguarding and early intervention

ESSS Outline

This evidence summary looks at how schools can support early intervention to prevent children and young people from entering care.

Published in ESSS Outlines on 29 Apr 2019

Newly qualified social workers, supervision and child protection

ESSS Outline

This Outline explores how newly qualified social workers can be supported in their first year, with a focus on effective supervision and preparation for child protection practice.

Published in ESSS Outlines on 8 Apr 2019

Disability, poverty and transitional support

ESSS Outline

Looks at the relationship between poverty and engagement with transitional support interventions for young people with disabilities.

Published in ESSS Outlines on 21 Jan 2019

Mental health of young people with learning disabilities in transition

ESSS Outline

Explores the relationship between learning disabilities and mental health for young people during the transitional period.

Published in ESSS Outlines on 17 Dec 2018

Disability and access to leisure

ESSS Outline

This Outline looks at how providers of leisure activities can improve accessibility and inclusivity for people with disabilities and their carers.

Published in ESSS Outlines on 7 Sep 2018

Collaborative practice to support adults with complex needs

ESSS Outline

Explores the evidence around models of collaborative practice involving health and social care, social work and police services in relation to work to support and protect vulnerable adults with complex needs.

Published in ESSS Outlines on 20 Aug 2018

Older women and domestic abuse

ESSS Outline

Looks at interventions for older women experiencing domestic violence and abuse.

Published in ESSS Outlines on 13 Aug 2018

Experiential therapies for children who have experienced trauma

ESSS Outline

Explores the evidence around the impact of individual experiential therapies (e.g. animal assisted, play, arts) and EMDR, for young people who have experienced trauma.

Published in ESSS Outlines on 23 Jul 2018