Insights

Provides an overview of the research evidence on effective strengths based approaches for working with individuals and presents selected illustrative examples.

Provides a brief introduction to the research evidence about the process of desistance from crime. It also explores some of the potential practice and policy implications emerging from this evidence.

Evidence summary on the key findings of a review conducted for ADSW which considered the evidence base for health and social care integration.

Focuses on the issue of involving those who have offended in shaping the criminal justice system, exploring the different models of involvement, the effectiveness of different approaches and the implications for Criminal Justice Social Work services.

Considers some of the challenges of measuring outcomes and emerging responses to these.

Explores the evidence on the experiences of disabled looked after children in relation to permanence and placement stability in the care system. It examines if there are any particular difficulties in pursuing permanency and good practice for disabled looked after children.

Examines attachment-informed practice with looked after children and young people. It was completed in partnership with the Looked After Children Strategic Implementation Group.

Highlights evaluations of Intensive Monitoring and Supervision (ISMS) in Scotland and the Intensive Supervision and Surveillance Programme (ISSP) in England and Wales, interventions that include elements of intensive support, supervision and monitoring, including electronic monitoring (EM).

Explores the benefits of telecare to support unpaid carers.

Summarises the evidence on improving support for black and minority ethnic (BME) carers.