Risk assessment

Research that presents a thematic exploration of the reciprocal roles of self-efficacy, risk and service provision, to address some of the gaps in the existing literature for relationship-based practice.

Outlines research to support practitioners working with high-risk offenders. It draws on relevant literature to inform understanding of: persons who commit sexually abusive behaviours; approaches to risk assessment; and community management.

Identifies evidence relating to the relationship between adults who access child sexual abuse images online and those who commit contact offences.

Explores the impact of parental substance misuse on children and identifies evidence around effective methods of intervention for social workers.