Dissemination
Research Dissemination
Sharing research findings, publications and evidence-based engagement in theory and practice with researchers, policymakers, practitioners and young people.
About this section
International Centre · University of BedfordshireThe International Centre at the University of Bedfordshire is committed to increasing understanding of, and improving responses to, child sexual exploitation, violence and trafficking in local, national and international contexts. This section of the blog carries that work outwards — publications, resources for professionals working in child protection, and links to full reports from Centre research such as the ‘Children’s Voices’ study.
Sharing what the research finds
Entries in this section profile new publications — including work on child sexual abuse in the family environment — point practitioners towards resources for child protection practice, and link to full research reports. The Centre’s dissemination work also includes evidence-based engagement in theory and practice, drawing on the Young Researchers’ Advisory Panel (YRAP), established in 2016.
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New publication: child sexual abuse in the family environment
Profiles a newly published work on child sexual abuse within the family environment, written for researchers and practitioners working in safeguarding.
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Resources for professionals working in child protection
Signposts to resources intended for professionals working in child protection, supporting evidence-informed responses to child sexual exploitation, violence and trafficking.
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‘Children’s Voices’ study — full report
Links through to the full report of the ‘Children’s Voices’ study, in which researchers asked 45 children and young people across England about their contact with police regarding safeguarding concerns.
Dissemination is the process of carrying research findings, publications and evidence-based engagement out of the International Centre at the University of Bedfordshire and into the hands of the people who use them. The Centre researches child sexual exploitation, violence and trafficking across local, national and international contexts, and this section of the blog extends that work by sharing outputs with researchers, policymakers, practitioners and young people. Posts here cover peer-reviewed publications, resources and materials developed for professionals working directly with children and families, reflective commentary on methodology and theory, and accounts of how evidence has shaped decisions in policy and practice. Sharing findings in accessible formats helps bridge the gap between academic study and frontline practice, supporting communities that aim to build child-centred, supportive responses and adapt interventions to the specific contexts in which they operate.
The International Centre
Researching child sexual exploitation, violence and trafficking. Find out more about the Centre’s projects, staff and publications on the main International Centre website.