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Professional curiosity in public protection

Iriss’s Professional Curiosity project has been seeking to develop a deeper understanding of this topic and its implications for the Public Protection workforce in Scotland. This report brings together both the literature review and findings from the discussion sessions that were core to the…
Published 20 Mar 2026 in Reports

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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 21 Jan 2019 in Outlines

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 17 Dec 2018 in Outlines

Using evidence for change

A collection of papers detailing an evidence into action scoping methodology

A collection of papers detailing an evidence into action scoping methodology.
Published 13 Dec 2018 in Reports

Restorative justice

Insight 44

Defines restorative justice, outlines the evidence on its use and impact, and discusses its current and potential use as a response to crime in Scotland.
Published 27 Nov 2018 in Insights

Good practice with adults in adoption

Insight 43

Explores the evidence about the people and relatives relating to adoptions prior to the 1980s when the vast majority were relinquished by birth parents.
Published 14 Nov 2018 in Insights

UWS and Who Cares? Scotland

User involvement in social work education

Story that illustrates how universities can work with external organisations to ensure that the voices of care experienced young people inform social work.
Published 10 Oct 2018 in Case studies

The Drumchapel Early Years Network

Story of its impact and achievements

A short animation that tells the story of The Drumchapel Early Years Network (DEYN).
Published 8 Oct 2018 in Case studies

Student role-play interviews with service users in preparation for social work practice

User involvement in social work education

This is one of seven stories, showcasing what service user and carer (SUAC) involvement in social work education looks like, what makes it work and what benefits it brings. It has a significant role…
Published 17 Sep 2018 in Case studies

Inter‐professional education within integrated services

User involvement in social work education

Why service users and carers think this matters, and what they hope for, what students got out of these sessions and reflections on the sessions.
Published 17 Sep 2018 in Case studies

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 7 Sep 2018 in Outlines

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