Prison leavers and homelessness
Insight 29
Examines the relationship between homelessness and offending, the impact of prison, key challenges and messages for practice.
Published in
on 7 May 2015
Evidence summaries to support the social services in Scotland. They are reviewed by people with research, policy and practice expertise to ensure they are robust and meet the needs of social service stakeholders in Scotland.
Supporting positive relationships for children and young people who have experience of care
Insight 28
Explores the growing emphasis being placed on the relationships of children and young people in care.
Published in
on 20 Feb 2015
Trauma sensitive practice with children in care
Insight 27
Summarises the evidence in this challenging area of work and aims to support practitioners to reflect on their practice in this context.
Published in
on 13 Aug 2014
Extending the housing options for older people
Insight 26
Seeks to explore the evidence base in respect of housing with care and support, in particular extra care provision, and the extent to which the range of models embraced by this term provide an effective alternative to residential and nursing care.
Published in
on 21 May 2014
Preventing loneliness and social isolation in older people
Insight 25
Evidence summary which looks at the prevention of isolation and loneliness, with a particular focus on what practitioners should bear in mind.
Published in
on 19 Feb 2014
Delivering integrated care and support
Insight 24
Based on a report prepared for ADSW at the time of the Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Scotland) Bill, this Insight seeks to distill key evidence to assist health and social care partnerships in Scotland in their delivery of integrated care and support.
Published in
on 3 Feb 2014
The role of personal storytelling in practice
Insight 23
Explores what story and storytelling is, and whether autobiographical, first-person storytelling has a valuable impact on practice, and can engender positive, meaningful change for individuals who access support. It examines how storytelling has been used across social services to date, considers its value, and highlights some considerations for those creating and using stories.
Published in
on 28 Nov 2013
Children, food and care
Insight 22
Reviews the evidence about how food practices affect children in different care settings, drawing heavily from the experience of children in foster and residential care.
Published in
on 6 Nov 2013
Understanding suicide and self-harm amongst children in care and care leavers
Insight 21
Examines the research and literature about self-harm and suicide among children in care and care leavers.
Published in
on 16 Jul 2013
Advocacy: Models and effectiveness
Insight 20
Draws on evidence in relation to advocacy with both children and adults and on literature from the fields of health and social care. It outlines the key elements of the most prevalent models of advocacy and identifies good practice, as well as the limitations of advocacy models.
Published in
on 23 Apr 2013