Department of Social Policy and Intervention, University of Oxford

Congratulations to DSPI alumna Dr. Madeleine Ballard and her team for this amazing achievement! Watch the full video and find out more  ⬇️

'In our work as researchers and practitioners, safeguarding means going beyond a ‘do no harm’ approach; it means promoting meaningful and safe participation of children in evidence generation.' How can we ensure that #safeguarding is kept as a central focus in research and interventions on violence against children (VAC)? This NEW article co-authored by Amiya Bhatia (Associate Professor and Course Director at DSPI) and Anja Zinke-Allmang (Research Manager) offers a five-pillar framework known as REFER: 1️⃣ Resourced response plan 2️⃣ Engage context-specific expertise 3️⃣ Follow the best interests of the child 4️⃣ Establish support for researchers and implementers 5️⃣ Report and reflect on response planning Read in full in Nature Medicine: https://lnkd.in/d-AEeNP9 #ViolenceAgainstChildren #VAC #Research

The Graduate Inequality Review (GIR) is a student-led publication connected to the Department of Social Policy and Intervention, University of Oxford, working to provide a forum for debate and discussion on the issue of inequality. We are excited to announce a call for editors to ALL University of Oxford graduate students to join our dynamic team at the Graduate Inequality Review. This is an excellent opportunity for graduate students passionate about inequality and its impact on society to contribute to a community of researchers, practitioners, and advocates. Apply by 27 October 2024, 11:59 PM (23:59) UK time. The link will close after this time. How to apply: - Submit online application: https://lnkd.in/ejjT-qZa - Please attach in this form your CV (only PDFs will be accepted). - You are also asked to write a cover letter (type in the form) which may include your motivations for applying to the editorial post and how you would like to contribute to the organization.

📅🌟 Just over two weeks until our flagship lecture! Join Professor Manuel Eisner, Wolfson Professor of Criminology, University of Cambridge, as he discusses ‘No more violence by 2030? Where next with the UN global violence reduction goals?’ The talk will explore: ➡️ Reductions in violence against women and children ➡️ Regional progress in reducing other forms of violence ➡️ The role of scientific evidence in shaping international programming 📅 8 November, 5 PM 📍 St John's College, Oxford Register now: https://lnkd.in/esXSSqrq

'Investing strategically in adolescent girls is crucial for creating a fairer, more prosperous, and gender-equal world.' #InternationalDayOfTheGirl NEW: Accelerate Research HUB have collaborated with UNICEF Global Gender Programme to develop this policy brief, highlighting the returns that can be achieved through high-level investments in adolescent girls. Read in full: https://lnkd.in/dvdW-e-N #GenderEquality

📣 Next up in our departmental seminar series: 'Design for children's autonomy in the age of #AI' Current efforts to keep children safe online are dominated by monitoring- and control-based approaches. But does the evidence show that these are actually effective? Dr Jun Zhao (Department of Computer Science, University of Oxford) will explore her design and qualitative research experiences with families in the UK and discuss a research roadmap for fostering children's autonomy in the age of AI. 📅 4pm, 24 October Find out more and register: https://lnkd.in/eP2csGif

New Research: Professor Brian Nolan, Michele Bavaro (Postdoctoral Research Officer) and Rafael Carranza have conducted research exploring how #poverty persists across generations in 30 European countries. Using data from the 2019 EU-SILC dataset, their paper in 'Research in Social Stratification and Mobility' examines how childhood financial hardship, parental education, and occupation impact current poverty. This study provides valuable insights into the links between childhood disadvantage and adult outcomes. 🔎 Read the full paper here for more details: https://lnkd.in/enfkmucz

Violence reduction is a key goal of the 2015-2030 UN Sustainable Development Goals, but how close are we to achieving it? Join us for our flagship annual lecture delivered by Professor Manuel Eisner, Wolfson Professor of #Criminology, University of Cambridge. The talk will explore: ➡️ Reductions in violence against women and children ➡️ Regional progress in reducing other forms of violence ➡️ The role of scientific evidence in shaping international programming Book now: https://lnkd.in/esXSSqrq

🙌 Our weekly seminars are back! Join us on Thursday for the first event of Michaelmas Term with Dr Maria Loades (University of Bath) Topic: 'A tapestry of research, lived experience and implementation: improving access to early help for adolescent depression symptoms' Many adolescents experience emotional problems but hesitate to seek help. Even when they do, service limitations and complex pathways lead to delays. Minoritized and stigmatized groups often face even greater barriers. Dr Loades will explore the potential solution of single session interventions (SSIs), including analysis of their effectiveness in the US and how this could be implemented in the UK. Find out more and register: https://lnkd.in/eacefaTp #MentalHealth #Depression #Anxiety #MentalHealthSupport

ICYMI: This editorial piece from The Guardian takes a close look at findings from new research by Anders Bach-Mortensen (Senior Postdoctoral Researcher) and Ben Goodair (Postdoctoral Researcher) on the performance of for-profit #CareHomes in both the adult and children's #SocialCare sectors - read in full ⬇️  https://lnkd.in/e27YxYn6