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Exploring perceptions of stalking-like behaviour for autistic young people within a neurodivergent and strengths-based framework: Critiquing relationships, sex and health education provision (2023)
Book Chapter
Helen, B., Chicken, S., Bovill, E., Julie, B., & Kieran, M. (in press). Exploring perceptions of stalking-like behaviour for autistic young people within a neurodivergent and strengths-based framework: Critiquing relationships, sex and health education provision. In C. Flowers, M. Mellins, & R. Wheatley (Eds.), Tackling Stalking and Coercive Control amongst Young People. The Alice Ruggles Trust

Many young people do not have a strong understanding of stalking-like behaviour; this chapter considers the challenges this presents with specific reference to autistic young people, focusing upon: prevalence, recognition, awareness and consequences... Read More about Exploring perceptions of stalking-like behaviour for autistic young people within a neurodivergent and strengths-based framework: Critiquing relationships, sex and health education provision.

Ethics and considering the risks of de-sensitization (2023)
Book Chapter
McCartan, K. (2023). Ethics and considering the risks of de-sensitization. In A. Eason (Ed.), The Police Officers Guide to Academic Research (73-89). United Kingdom: Palgrave Macmillan. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-19286-9_5

Ethical practice is nothing new for those who work in the criminal justice sector and policing has its own Code of Ethics within which police practice is framed. The ethical practices required by social researchers are of similar ilk, ensuring the re... Read More about Ethics and considering the risks of de-sensitization.

Introduction (2023)
Book Chapter
McCartan, K., & Eason, A. (2023). Introduction. In A. Eason (Ed.), The Police Officers Guide to Academic Research (1-10). Palgrave Macmillan. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-19286-9_1

In this introduction to the book, some context to the authors is provided, their experience and positioning within the framework of policing, the College of Policing PEQF and its growing relationship with higher education and the academic arena. Each... Read More about Introduction.

Restorative justice in cases of sexual offending  (2022)
Journal Article
Gavin, P., Kite, C., McCartan, K., & Porter, C. (2022). Restorative justice in cases of sexual offending . Probation Quarterly, 26, 23-26. https://doi.org/10.54006/ukle4326

On August 2022 the Department of Social Sciences at the University of the West of England ‘UWE’ Bristol held an in person one-day conference to consider the role that restorative justice can play in cases of sexual offending. The event was a part of... Read More about Restorative justice in cases of sexual offending .

The impact of COVID-19 on circles of support and accountability: Process, impact, and legacy (2022)
Book Chapter
McCartan, K., Wilson, R., & Kitson-Boyce, R. (in press). The impact of COVID-19 on circles of support and accountability: Process, impact, and legacy. In Covid-19 and Criminal Justice: Impact and Legacy in England and Wales. London: Routledge

COVID-19 has affected the risk management and community integration of people convicted of a sexual offense and has particularly impacted the work of Circles of Support and Accountability (CoSA). This chapter will focus on empirical research conducte... Read More about The impact of COVID-19 on circles of support and accountability: Process, impact, and legacy.

Female undergraduates playing it 'safe' to stay 'safe': Further understanding sexual violence against women (2022)
Journal Article
Bovill, H., McCartan, K., & Waller, R. (2022). Female undergraduates playing it 'safe' to stay 'safe': Further understanding sexual violence against women. Journal of International Women's Studies, 23(1),

Women’s safety from sexual violence whilst at university is a global issue and the UK is no exception. Whilst the authors of this paper acknowledge that sexual violence can occur across the gender spectrum, most sexual violence ‘victims’ are women an... Read More about Female undergraduates playing it 'safe' to stay 'safe': Further understanding sexual violence against women.

Expanding interventions to integrate men who have sexually offended back into the community: Circles of support and accountability in Europe (2022)
Book Chapter
McCartan, K., Hoing, M., & Taylor, R. (2022). Expanding interventions to integrate men who have sexually offended back into the community: Circles of support and accountability in Europe. In K. Uzieblo, W. J. Smid, & K. McCartan (Eds.), Challenges in the Management of People Convicted of a Sexual Offence: A Way Forward. Palgrave Macmillan. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-80212-7

The way that we prevent as well as respond to sexual offending is at a crossroads as we are starting to talk in a new language, with a blended health and justice framework, but we are grounded in a punitive system. Where do we go from this point? How... Read More about Expanding interventions to integrate men who have sexually offended back into the community: Circles of support and accountability in Europe.

Translating the sexual abuse evidence base into effective policy and practice (2022)
Book Chapter
McCartan, K. (2022). Translating the sexual abuse evidence base into effective policy and practice. In K. Uzieblo, W. J. Smid, & K. McCartan (Eds.), Challenges in the Management of People Convicted of a Sexual Offence: A Way Forward. Palgrave Macmillan. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-80212-7

The development of policy, especially criminal justice policy, is often fraught and divisive with a plethora of short-term solutions to long-term problems. This chapter is going to discuss the challenges of policymaking in the arena of sexual offendi... Read More about Translating the sexual abuse evidence base into effective policy and practice.

Challenges in the Management of People Convicted of a Sexual Offence: A Way Forward (2022)
Book
Uzieblo, K., Smid, W. J., & McCartan, K. (Eds.). (2022). Challenges in the Management of People Convicted of a Sexual Offence: A Way Forward. Palgrave Macmillan. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-80212-7

This book provides an up-to-date analysis of major issues in the field of sexual abuse, both established and emerging, and asks how we can develop the most evidence-based, fit-for-purpose approach in responding to and preventing it. Sexual abuse is a... Read More about Challenges in the Management of People Convicted of a Sexual Offence: A Way Forward.

Incorporating quaternary prevention: Understanding the full scope of public health practices in sexual abuse prevention (2021)
Journal Article
McCartan, K., & Kemshall, H. (2023). Incorporating quaternary prevention: Understanding the full scope of public health practices in sexual abuse prevention. International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology, 67(2–3), 224–246. https://doi.org/10.1177/0306624X211049204

This discussion piece argues for a refinement in our understanding of prevention in sexual abuse, suggesting that we include quaternary prevention on the grounds that this concept from medical literature has potential and helpful application to crimi... Read More about Incorporating quaternary prevention: Understanding the full scope of public health practices in sexual abuse prevention.

The integration of people convicted of a sexual offence into the community and their (risk) management (2021)
Journal Article
McCartan, K., & Richards, K. (2021). The integration of people convicted of a sexual offence into the community and their (risk) management. Current Psychiatry Reports, 23(8), Article 52. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11920-021-01258-4

Purpose of Review: We are reviewing recent research into the community integration of men convicted of a sexual offence and their (risk) management. This is a high-profile political issue that binds together research in psychology, criminology, polit... Read More about The integration of people convicted of a sexual offence into the community and their (risk) management.

The impact of COVID-19 on circles of support and accountability (2021)
Journal Article
Kitson-Boyce, R., Wilson, R. J., McCartan, K., Höing, M., Taylor, R., & Rossoni, I. (2021). The impact of COVID-19 on circles of support and accountability. Early Career Academics Network Bulletin, 46, 29-38

2020 has seen significant challenges to social engagement broadly due to the COVID19 pandemic, including social distancing, stay-at-home orders and lockdowns. These precautions have challenged the ability of CoSA (Circles of Support and Accountabilit... Read More about The impact of COVID-19 on circles of support and accountability.

The impact of COVID-19 on circles of support and accountability (2020)
Report
McCartan, K., Höing, M., Taylor, R., Kitson-Boyce, R., Rossoni, I., Hoogeveen, C., …Wilson, R. (2020). The impact of COVID-19 on circles of support and accountability. Circles Europe

This research looks to investigate the impact that COVID-19, mainly social distancing and remote working, has had on CoSA provision and providers in Europe, the USA, and Canada and the potential impact of the pandemic on Circle processes moving forwa... Read More about The impact of COVID-19 on circles of support and accountability.

The potential role of recovery capital in stopping sexual offending: Lessons from circles of support and accountability to enrich practice (2020)
Journal Article
Mccartan, K., & Kemshall, H. (2020). The potential role of recovery capital in stopping sexual offending: Lessons from circles of support and accountability to enrich practice. Irish Probation Journal, 17, 87-106

The rehabilitation and reintegration of people who have committed sexual offences presents significant challenges. Current research and practice on desistance from offending behaviour discusses a harm reduction journey that is more multifaceted than... Read More about The potential role of recovery capital in stopping sexual offending: Lessons from circles of support and accountability to enrich practice.

Trauma-informed practice (2020)
Report
McCartan, K. F. (2020). Trauma-informed practice. Website: HM Inspectorate of Probation

Community dynamic risk management of persons who have sexually offended (2020)
Book Chapter
Wilson, R. J., Sandler, J. C., & McCartan, K. (2020). Community dynamic risk management of persons who have sexually offended. In J. Proulx, F. Cortoni, L. A. Craig, & E. J. Letourneau (Eds.), The Wiley Handbook on What Works with Sexual Offenders: Contemporary Perspectives in Theory, Assessment, Treatment and Prevention (247-263). Wiley. https://doi.org/10.1002/9781119439325.ch14

This chapter focuses on the dynamic risk management of individuals convicted of sexual offenses. We will begin by reviewing public perceptions of sexual violence, because how citizens feel about their safety often drives political and legislative age... Read More about Community dynamic risk management of persons who have sexually offended.