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Sibling sexual abuse: A form of family dysfunction as opposed to individualised behaviour (2023)
Journal Article
McCartan, K., King-Hill, S., & Gilsenan, A. (in press). Sibling sexual abuse: A form of family dysfunction as opposed to individualised behaviour. Journal of Sexual Aggression, https://doi.org/10.1080/13552600.2023.2258928

This paper presents a reconsideration and more in-depth discussion part of some the findings of the Home Office funded Sibling Sexual Abuse (SSA) project (King-Hill et al, 2023). The focus of the paper on the role of family systems, especially dysfun... Read More about Sibling sexual abuse: A form of family dysfunction as opposed to individualised behaviour.

“No one has ever asked me and I’m grateful that you have” Men’s experiences of their partner’s female sexual pain (2023)
Journal Article
Lovell, D., Hayfield, N., & Thomas, Z. (in press). “No one has ever asked me and I’m grateful that you have” Men’s experiences of their partner’s female sexual pain. Sexual and Relationship Therapy,

Female sexual pain (FSP) occurs within a relational context, yet little is known about partners’ experiences. We explored 26 men’s understandings and experiences of FSP within their different-sex relationships, using an online qualitative survey and... Read More about “No one has ever asked me and I’m grateful that you have” Men’s experiences of their partner’s female sexual pain.

The criminalization of solidarity in today’s European Union - Reflections and solutions (2023)
Presentation / Conference
Quenivet, N., Dadomo, C., & Tava, F. (2023, September). The criminalization of solidarity in today’s European Union - Reflections and solutions. Paper presented at ECPR Annual Conference, Prague, Czech Republic

Of all the concepts that are often evoked to tackle issues of political inclusion and exclusion, solidarity is perhaps the most frequently discussed. Although there is no unanimous agreement on a definition of this concept, which is variously referre... Read More about The criminalization of solidarity in today’s European Union - Reflections and solutions.

Issues, challenges and opportunities for trauma-informed practice (2023)
Report
Senker, S., Eason, A., pawson, C., & McCartan, K. (in press). Issues, challenges and opportunities for trauma-informed practice. HMI Probation

This report was kindly produced by Dr Sarah Senker, Dr Anne Eason, Dr Chris Pawson and Professor Kieran McCartan, building upon previous Academic Insights papers and highlighting some of the key issues, challenges and opportunities for trauma-informe... Read More about Issues, challenges and opportunities for trauma-informed practice.

Sekundärprävention der Nutzung von Kindesmissbrauchsabbildungen im Internet: Ein internationaler Überblicksversuch (2023)
Journal Article
Merdian, H., Allardyce, S., DeBoeck, M., Gannon, C., Janssen, E., Klapilova, K., …von Franqué, F. (in press). Sekundärprävention der Nutzung von Kindesmissbrauchsabbildungen im Internet: Ein internationaler Überblicksversuch. Forensische Psychiatrie, Psychologie, Kriminologie,

Preventing and responding to online Child Sexual Exploitation Material presents society with a host of new challenges and is a priority of the European Union (EU). Alongside the identification and prosecution of individuals who use child sexual explo... Read More about Sekundärprävention der Nutzung von Kindesmissbrauchsabbildungen im Internet: Ein internationaler Überblicksversuch.

Technical considerations for the developments of (child) sex offender registries (2023)
Report
McCartan, K., Constant, S., & Beg, Z. (in press). Technical considerations for the developments of (child) sex offender registries. ECPAT International

The aim of this document is NOT to support or proscribe the use of a sex offender registry, but rather it is to suggest points of consideration for countries contemplating developing or reviewing their own registry. The development, rollout, and main... Read More about Technical considerations for the developments of (child) sex offender registries.

Exploring civil partnership from the perspective of those in mixed-sex relationships: Embracing a clean slate of equality (2023)
Journal Article
Hayfield, N., Jones, B., Carter, J., & Jowett, A. (in press). Exploring civil partnership from the perspective of those in mixed-sex relationships: Embracing a clean slate of equality. Journal of Family Issues, https://doi.org/10.1177/0192513X2311942

Civil partnerships first became available to mixed-sex couples in England and Wales in December 2019. To date, there has been no research exploring the perspectives of mixed-sex couples who choose to become civil partners. We interviewed 21 people, a... Read More about Exploring civil partnership from the perspective of those in mixed-sex relationships: Embracing a clean slate of equality.

Mixed-sex civil partnerships: Developing a morality of love (2023)
Journal Article
Carter, J., & Hayfield, N. (in press). Mixed-sex civil partnerships: Developing a morality of love. Families, Relationships and Societies, https://doi.org/10.1332/204674321X16886294054314

Civil partnerships were extended to mixed-sex couples in England and Wales at the end of 2019, shortly followed by Northern Ireland (2020) and Scotland (2021). Since then, thousands of mixed-sex couples have entered a civil partnership. While civil p... Read More about Mixed-sex civil partnerships: Developing a morality of love.

The learning experiences of UK autistic university students during the Covid-19 pandemic (2023)
Journal Article
Parker, L., & Clarke, V. (in press). The learning experiences of UK autistic university students during the Covid-19 pandemic. Qualitative Methods in Psychology Bulletin,

This study explored the learning experiences of autistic university students in the UK during the Covid-19 pandemic, covering the period from the first lockdown in March 2020 to the removal of restrictions in July 2021 and the subsequent return to in... Read More about The learning experiences of UK autistic university students during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Professional responses to sibling sexual abuse (2023)
Journal Article
King-hill, S., Gilsenan, A., & McCartan, K. (in press). Professional responses to sibling sexual abuse. Journal of Sexual Aggression,

Professional confidence and knowledge are essential in effectively responding to sibling sexual abuse (SSA). If professionals do not have knowledge of the area and confidence in their skills to deliver effective support, then there could be negative... Read More about Professional responses to sibling sexual abuse.

Experiences of parents of trans young people: A qualitative literature review (2023)
Presentation / Conference
Hubbard, R. (2023, July). Experiences of parents of trans young people: A qualitative literature review. Paper presented at Sexualities and Social Work International Conference 2023, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow

Despite the perception that the experiences of parents of trans children and young people is under-researched there is a growing body of evidence gathered using qualitative methodologies from the US, Canada, the UK, Italy, Australia and Ireland, part... Read More about Experiences of parents of trans young people: A qualitative literature review.

The impact of COVID-19 on circles of support and accountability: Process, impact, and legacy (2023)
Book Chapter
McCartan, K., Wilson, R., & Kitson-Boyce, R. (2023). 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.

Preventing & responding to campus sexual abuse (2023)
Book Chapter
McCartan, K., & Meyrick, J. (in press). Preventing & responding to campus sexual abuse. In B. winder, N. Blagden, K. hocken, R. Lievesley, C. Harper, & P. Banyard (Eds.), Sexual Crime, victims and Survivors. Palgrave Macmillan

This chapter will examine UK university's understanding and response to campus-based sexual abuse. It will discuss the extent to which policies, practices, and safeguarding have been developed, whether they have been fully imbedded, and what impact t... Read More about Preventing & responding to campus sexual abuse.

Only together, we flourish: The importance of friendship and care in navigating anti-Asian hate and shielding during COVID-19 (2023)
Journal Article
Savage, S., & Wong, D. (2023). Only together, we flourish: The importance of friendship and care in navigating anti-Asian hate and shielding during COVID-19. Lateral: Journal of the Cultural Studies Association, 12(1),

The COVID-19 pandemic and the response of the government of the United Kingdom have exacerbated deep-seated inequalities. People of color and disabled people have been disproportionately impacted during the pandemic. This essay has two authors, Sophi... Read More about Only together, we flourish: The importance of friendship and care in navigating anti-Asian hate and shielding during COVID-19.

Gender Wars (2023)
Digital Artefact
Mackay, F. (2023). Gender Wars. [Television interview segment]

Interview with Finn Mackay, Senior Lecturer, UWE, Bristol in Channel 4 documentary 'Gender Wars'.

Thematic analysis (2023)
Book Chapter
Braun, V., & Clarke, V. (2023). Thematic analysis. In N. K. Denzin, Y. S. Lincoln, M. D. Giardina, & G. S. Cannella (Eds.), The SAGE Handbook of Qualitative Research (385-402). (6th). Los Angeles: SAGE Publications (UK and US)

The aims of this chapter are to: a) introduce readers to thematic analysis; b) illustrate the phases and practice of reflexive TA – one specific approach to TA – using a worked example of a study exploring constructions of a (hypothetical) gay couple... Read More about Thematic analysis.

Part of the team: Effecting change and sharing power in healthcare settings (2023)
Journal Article
Stanier, J., Purtell, R., Thomas, D., & Murray, W. (2023). Part of the team: Effecting change and sharing power in healthcare settings. Patient Experience Journal, 10(1), 164-172. https://doi.org/10.35680/2372-0247.1766

In 2019, we, as a group of patients and researchers, were invited to rethink how the executive board received and responded to patient stories at a specific NHS hospital trust in the UK. Through an iterative series of meetings, we were able to co-ide... Read More about Part of the team: Effecting change and sharing power in healthcare settings.

Qualitative story completion: A creative and novel method for psychotherapy and counselling psychology research (2023)
Journal Article
Clarke, V., & Moller, N. (2023). Qualitative story completion: A creative and novel method for psychotherapy and counselling psychology research. Qualitative Methods in Psychology Bulletin, 35(Spring 2023), https://doi.org/10.53841/bpsqmip.2023.1.35.24

Story completion (SC) – where respondents are presented with the start of a story (the story ‘stem’ or ‘cue’) and asked to complete it – originally developed as a projective technique for clinical and research assessment. While SC continues to be use... Read More about Qualitative story completion: A creative and novel method for psychotherapy and counselling psychology research.