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Re-examining child neglect in the changing policy landscape

This Insight explores the evidence on child neglect in the context of the refreshed Scottish definition of neglect published in the National Guidance for Child Protection (Scottish Government, 2021)…
Published 13 Nov 2023 in Insights

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Perinatal and addiction mental health support

ESSS Outline

Evidence focused on clinical trials and studies which evaluate the effectiveness of certain support methods.
Published 24 Jul 2020 in Outlines

Reducing the overcriminalisation of care-experienced young people in Scotland

Towards a model of best practice

Research which explores how care-experienced people are disproportionately criminalised and over-represented in justice systems.
Published 23 Jul 2020 in Student research

Covid-19, low incomes and poverty

ESSS Outline

Evidence summary that provides an overview of recent evidence relating to Covid-19 and how it affects those on low incomes and in poverty.
Published 14 Jul 2020 in Outlines

Mindfulness in social work education and practice

Insight 56

Provides students and practitioners with the opportunity to critically assess the value of mindfulness as a way of attending to wellbeing in their professional and personal lives.
Published 8 Jul 2020 in Insights

Iriss on...A chance to redesign the homelessness system

A short paper on redesigning the homelessness system in light of the Covid-19 pandemic, with insights from Dr Lígia Teixeira, Chief Executive of the Centre for Homelessness Impact.
Published 8 Jul 2020 in Iriss on…

Evaluating social prescribing

Insight 55

Provides a review of the research methods and approaches used to evaluate UK-based social prescribing interventions in recent years. It gives an overview of how social prescribing has been evaluated…
Published 22 Jun 2020 in Insights

Using evidence for change: domestic abuse

Working with domestic abuse in families with children

Four papers focused on supporting multi-agency communication in working with domestic abuse in families with children.
Published 17 Jun 2020 in Reports

Tips for successful remote working

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Tips and practical advice that provides assistance in the continued transition.
Published 15 Jun 2020 in Reports

Digitally supporting users of respite care during COVID-19

Responsive technical help

Connects carers to sources of practical help and online information specifically related to Covid-19.
Published 12 Jun 2020 in Reports

Iriss on...Social isolation and technology

A short paper on social isolation and technology with insights from Nessa Barry (NHS National Services Scotland) about the impact of Covid-19 on this topic.
Published 10 Jun 2020 in Iriss on…

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