My research in child trafficking, exploitation and modern slavery is a crosscutting social issue, relevant to policy areas of child protection, criminal justice, social policy, child migration, immigration and human rights. My research engages with how children experience contemporary childhood and adolescence, explores their experiences of  social issues they face and criticallly engages with policy responses.

My research interests lie in qualitative and child-focused research exploring children’s worlds, child protection and children’s rights. I have an interest in developing increased participation of children and young people in social work research, policy and practice.

A wide range of projects that explore child abuse, child protection and child welfare. Topics may include child abuse and trauma, exploitation, trafficking, migration and modern slavery.