Helen Richardson Foster
Datos Biográficos
| ID | 6530895 |
|---|---|
| NOMBRE | Helen Richardson Foster |
| NOMBRES | Helen Richardson |
| APELLIDO | Foster |
| FIRMA | FOSTER H R |
| AFILIACIONES | University of Lancashire |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-1871-1578 |
| VERIFICADO | Sí |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 10 |
| TOTAL DE CITAS | 34 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 10 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMER AÑO DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2002 |
| AÑO MÁS RECIENTE DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2025 |
| ÍNDICE H | 3 |
Improving the Accessibility and Responsiveness of Domestic Abuse Services
Concerns that community-based domestic abuse (DA) services are not always accessible or responsive prompted two new interventions across five sites in England. The evaluation used service data, outcome measures, staff interviews, and surveys, and 98 interviews with survivors and children. A Social Return on Investment analysis was completed. Survivors described services as empowering: support was flexible and personalized. Positive change in outc…
What do younger children need for recovery from domestic abuse? Findings from in-depth qualitative family case studies
Purpose Despite substantive evidence of the impact that domestic abuse can have on children and young people, we still know relatively little about children’s experiences of engaging with services aimed to support their recovery. Our research sought to explore with younger children, alongside their mothers, what supported children’s engagement in services and what changes were achieved. Methods Six in-depth qualitative case studies which included…
Conducting large‐scale mixed‐method research on harm and abuse prevention with children under 12
This paper reports on a feasibility study for an evaluation of a UK primary school‐based prevention programme that addresses multiple forms of abuse and neglect, identifying research design and ethical issues and exploring research practice. For this feasibility study, 194 children aged 6–11 years completed a baseline survey and 113 did so following the intervention. Eight focus groups were undertaken with 52 children and nine interviews with sch…
Never waste a crisis
A crisis creates a time when normal problem-solving mechanisms are thrown into disarray. The COVID-19 pandemic plunged individuals and service systems into crisis. While recognising the destructive impact on health and well-being for those involved, the aim of this study was to explore opportunities for change created during a crisis, addressing the question: What has been learnt under COVID-19 about delivering domestic abuse services to perpetra…
Experience of specialist DVA provision under Covid-19
In the context of high rates of domestic violence and abuse (DVA) during the pandemic, specialist DVA services have been required to adapt rapidly to continue to deliver essential support to women and children in both refuges and the community. This study examines service users’ experiences and views of DVA service provision under COVID-19 and discusses implications for future practice. Data are drawn from a wider evaluation of DVA services in fi…
Developing new portals to safety for domestic abuse survivors in the context of the pandemic
This study examined the emergence and implementation of community touchpoints established in the UK during the COVID-19 pandemic for victims/survivors of domestic abuse (DA). Community touchpoints are designated places, both online and in accessible settings such as pharmacies and banks, where victims/survivors can seek confidential advice and be directed to expert DA services. The research adopted a case study approach and explored a range of pe…
Engaging with children's and parents' perspectives on domestic violence
This paper reports research undertaken in two sites in England which captured the views of parents and young people who had experienced domestic violence. Survivors, perpetrators and young people described feelings of guilt and shame that acted as barriers to the disclosure of domestic violence. They identified a range of effects on children, which continued beyond separation. All three groups of participants valued professionals who listened to …
Police intervention in domestic violence incidents where children are present
The police represent the front line in the service response to children experiencing domestic violence. This paper examines police intervention in domestic violence incidents involving children, drawing on quantitative and qualitative data from police records and interviews with young people and police officers. The quality of police communication with children and young people emerged as key, and police officers evinced reluctance to engage with…
A Stop-Start Response
The harm consequent on children’s exposure to domestic violence is recognised in legislation in England andWales. This paper reports on a study of the social work response to 184 families notified by the police to children’s services in two English authorities. Families were tracked through case records over 21 months subsequent to the notification. The perspectives of social services’ practitioners and managers were also captured through intervi…
Innovations in parenting support
This paper describes the evaluation of a three year Initiative run by the YMCA. The aim of the Initiative was to set up 30 different projects in YMCA centres in England, to provide help and support to the parents of teenagers. The Initiative was evaluated by the Trust for the Study of Adolescence. Funding was agreed for 29 projects, which included group‐based courses, ‘Dads and Lads’ projects, mediation schemes, transition evenings, and families …
Engaging with children's and parents' perspectives on domestic violence
This paper reports research undertaken in two sites in England which captured the views of parents and young people who had experienced domestic violence. Survivors, perpetrators and young people described feelings of guilt and shame that acted as barriers to the disclosure of domestic violence. They identified a range of effects on children, which continued beyond separation. All three groups of participants valued professionals who listened to …
A Stop-Start Response
The harm consequent on children’s exposure to domestic violence is recognised in legislation in England andWales. This paper reports on a study of the social work response to 184 families notified by the police to children’s services in two English authorities. Families were tracked through case records over 21 months subsequent to the notification. The perspectives of social services’ practitioners and managers were also captured through intervi…
Police intervention in domestic violence incidents where children are present
The police represent the front line in the service response to children experiencing domestic violence. This paper examines police intervention in domestic violence incidents involving children, drawing on quantitative and qualitative data from police records and interviews with young people and police officers. The quality of police communication with children and young people emerged as key, and police officers evinced reluctance to engage with…
Developing new portals to safety for domestic abuse survivors in the context of the pandemic
This study examined the emergence and implementation of community touchpoints established in the UK during the COVID-19 pandemic for victims/survivors of domestic abuse (DA). Community touchpoints are designated places, both online and in accessible settings such as pharmacies and banks, where victims/survivors can seek confidential advice and be directed to expert DA services. The research adopted a case study approach and explored a range of pe…
Innovations in parenting support
This paper describes the evaluation of a three year Initiative run by the YMCA. The aim of the Initiative was to set up 30 different projects in YMCA centres in England, to provide help and support to the parents of teenagers. The Initiative was evaluated by the Trust for the Study of Adolescence. Funding was agreed for 29 projects, which included group‐based courses, ‘Dads and Lads’ projects, mediation schemes, transition evenings, and families …
Police intervention in domestic violence incidents where children are present
The police represent the front line in the service response to children experiencing domestic violence. This paper examines police intervention in domestic violence incidents involving children, drawing on quantitative and qualitative data from police records and interviews with young people and police officers. The quality of police communication with children and young people emerged as key, and police officers evinced reluctance to engage with…
A Stop-Start Response
The harm consequent on children’s exposure to domestic violence is recognised in legislation in England andWales. This paper reports on a study of the social work response to 184 families notified by the police to children’s services in two English authorities. Families were tracked through case records over 21 months subsequent to the notification. The perspectives of social services’ practitioners and managers were also captured through intervi…
Engaging with children's and parents' perspectives on domestic violence
This paper reports research undertaken in two sites in England which captured the views of parents and young people who had experienced domestic violence. Survivors, perpetrators and young people described feelings of guilt and shame that acted as barriers to the disclosure of domestic violence. They identified a range of effects on children, which continued beyond separation. All three groups of participants valued professionals who listened to …
Experience of specialist DVA provision under Covid-19
In the context of high rates of domestic violence and abuse (DVA) during the pandemic, specialist DVA services have been required to adapt rapidly to continue to deliver essential support to women and children in both refuges and the community. This study examines service users’ experiences and views of DVA service provision under COVID-19 and discusses implications for future practice. Data are drawn from a wider evaluation of DVA services in fi…
Developing new portals to safety for domestic abuse survivors in the context of the pandemic
This study examined the emergence and implementation of community touchpoints established in the UK during the COVID-19 pandemic for victims/survivors of domestic abuse (DA). Community touchpoints are designated places, both online and in accessible settings such as pharmacies and banks, where victims/survivors can seek confidential advice and be directed to expert DA services. The research adopted a case study approach and explored a range of pe…
Never waste a crisis
A crisis creates a time when normal problem-solving mechanisms are thrown into disarray. The COVID-19 pandemic plunged individuals and service systems into crisis. While recognising the destructive impact on health and well-being for those involved, the aim of this study was to explore opportunities for change created during a crisis, addressing the question: What has been learnt under COVID-19 about delivering domestic abuse services to perpetra…
Conducting large‐scale mixed‐method research on harm and abuse prevention with children under 12
This paper reports on a feasibility study for an evaluation of a UK primary school‐based prevention programme that addresses multiple forms of abuse and neglect, identifying research design and ethical issues and exploring research practice. For this feasibility study, 194 children aged 6–11 years completed a baseline survey and 113 did so following the intervention. Eight focus groups were undertaken with 52 children and nine interviews with sch…
Improving the Accessibility and Responsiveness of Domestic Abuse Services
Concerns that community-based domestic abuse (DA) services are not always accessible or responsive prompted two new interventions across five sites in England. The evaluation used service data, outcome measures, staff interviews, and surveys, and 98 interviews with survivors and children. A Social Return on Investment analysis was completed. Survivors described services as empowering: support was flexible and personalized. Positive change in outc…
What do younger children need for recovery from domestic abuse? Findings from in-depth qualitative family case studies
Purpose Despite substantive evidence of the impact that domestic abuse can have on children and young people, we still know relatively little about children’s experiences of engaging with services aimed to support their recovery. Our research sought to explore with younger children, alongside their mothers, what supported children’s engagement in services and what changes were achieved. Methods Six in-depth qualitative case studies which included…
Medicine (9 obras) · Psychology (9 obras) · Intimate Partner and Family Violence (8 obras) · Poison control (6 obras) · Political science (6 obras) · Domestic violence (5 obras) · Medical emergency (5 obras) · Suicide prevention (5 obras) · Child Abuse and Trauma (4 obras) · Focus group (4 obras)