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Research interests
My research interests scan the life course of people with learning disabilities and people with mental health issues, from early transitions to death and bereavement. The primary focus of my research has been to further advance the social inclusion of vulnerable adults through social networks and social support. As a qualified Barrister, I am also interested in legal issues in relation to vulnerable groups.
Other responsibilities
- Director, Centre for Analysis of Social Policy
- Academic Reviewer for NIHR SSCR & RfPB grant applications
- Editorial Board Member of several National and International Journals
Teaching interests
- Social Policy
- Research Ethics
- Disability (including Learning Disability)
- Stigma
- Quality of Life
Education/Academic qualification
MA in Higher Education (with Distinction)
LLB (Hons), Bachelor of Laws
Bar Professional Training Course
PhD, Doctor of Philosophy
BScEcon (Hons) American Studies & Sociology
External positions
Honorary Professor, University of Kent
Senior Fellow of National Institute of Health Research School for Social Care
CBF/MENCAP Legal Panal member
Fellow of Higher Education Academy
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Projects
Conflict and peace-building in the MENA region: is social protection the missing link?
Jawad, R., Devine, J., Forrester-Jones, R. & Walton, O.
1/04/20 → 31/03/24
Project: Research council
Love and romance: Supporting people with mental health problems develop fulfilling romantic relationships
Forrester-Jones, R. & Dixon, J.
1/07/19 → 30/11/19
Project: Central government, health and local authorities
Transitiond into Old Age: Support for People with Learning Disabilities and their Carers
17/10/18 → 30/11/19
Project: UK charity
Exploring Support for people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) to find loving relationships
National Institute for Health Research
3/09/18 → 30/04/19
Project: Central government, health and local authorities
Research Output
An exploratory study of attitudes towards autism amongst church-going Christians in the South East of England, United Kingdom
Waldock, K. & Forrester-Jones, R., 11 Jun 2020, In : Journal of Disability & Religion. p. 1-41 41 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
Communication and Cross-Examination in Court For Children and Adults with Intellectual Disabilities: a systematic review,
Morrison, J., Forrester-Jones, R., Bradshaw, J. & Murphy, G., 27 Jun 2020, In : Journal of Intellectual Disability Research. 63, 7, p. 709-709 1 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Meeting abstract
Last months of life of people with ID: a UK population based study of death and dying in ID community services
Todd, S., Bernal, J., Shearn, J., Worth, R., Jones, E., Lowe, K., Madden, P., Barr, O., Forrester-Jones, R., Jarvis, P., Kroll, T., McCarron, M., Read, S. & Hunt, K., 31 May 2020, In : Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
Open Access
Love and loving relationships: what they mean for people with learning disabilities
McCarthy, M., Forrester-Jones, R., Bates, C., Skillman, K. M. & Elson, N., 27 Jun 2020, In : Journal of Intellectual Disability Research. 63, 7, p. 863-863 1 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Meeting abstract
Making Connections and Building Confidence: A Study of Specialist Dating Agencies for People with Intellectual Disabilities
McCarthy, M., Milne Skillman, K., Elson, N., Bates, C., Forrester-Jones, R. & Hunt, S., 1 Mar 2020, In : Sexuality and Disability. 38, 1, p. 3-18 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
Open Access