Browsing Research publications by Author "Littlechild, Brian"
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Applying Universal Principles of ‘Best Interest’: Practice Challenges across Transnational Jurisdictions, Cultural Norms, and Values
Littlechild, Brian; Housman, Carolyn (2023-03-10)This article sets out key issues in determining and upholding the best interests of children, in need of social service support, who have family networks that span outside of the UK. These issues are then analysed against ... -
The changing status and growth of social work education worldwide: : Process, findings and implications of the International Association of Schools of Social Work 2010 census
Littlechild, Brian; Barretta-Herman, Angelina; Leung, Patrick; Parada, Henry; WAIRIRE, GIDRAPH (2014-10-06)The dramatic growth in social work education is documented in the International Association of Schools of Social Work’s 2010 census of institutions offering at least one degree program in social work. The census gathered ... -
Editorial: Causes, effects and treatment of violence and aggression in mental health and social care settings
Littlechild, Brian (2022-08-09) -
The effects of client violence on child protection networks
Littlechild, Brian (2002)This article examines the literature and research evidence concerning the impact of threatened and actual violence on social workers' well-being, assessments, and interventions in child-protection work. It is proposed that ... -
The effects of violence and aggression from parents on child protection workers' personal, family and professional lives
Littlechild, Brian (2016-01-25)This article presents findings from a survey of the experiences of child protection workers in England when working with parents who exhibit aggression and violence. This work explores the effects on workers in their ... -
“Fighting the invisible system”: A grounded theory study of the experiences of child protection social workers in England
Brazil, Charlie; Nolte, Lizette; Rishworth, Barbara; Littlechild, Brian (2023-11-30)This article reports on an exploration of social workers' perspectives on the social policy and agency processes that shape their experiences of working in child protection services. A qualitative constructivist grounded ... -
Gaining an Empathetic Insight into Parenting: Evaluating Infant Simulator Dolls for Professional Learning
Whiting, Lisa; Petty, Julia; Roberts, Sheila; Littlechild, Brian; Mills, Karen (2024-02-01)The development of an empathetic approach when working with parents and families is fundamental to both social work and children’s nursing; however, opportunities to develop this are limited. RealCare infant simulation ... -
A Handbook for Interprofessional Practice in the Human Services : Learning to Work Together
Littlechild, Brian; Smith, Roger; School of Health and Social Work; Social Work, Mental Health and Learning Disabilities; Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work; Patient Experience and Public Involvement; Communities, Young People and Family Lives; Centre for Applied Clinical, Health and Care Research (CACHE); Centre for Research in Public Health and Community Care; Centre for Future Societies Research (Pearson Education, 2012-09)This book, co-edited by Brian Littlechild and Roger Smith, is key text for all students of interprofessional education, and for practitioners looking to understand and develop better interagency working. The book has an ... -
‘If I feel like this, how does the child feel?’ Child protection workers, supervision, management and organisational responses to parental violence
Hunt, Susan; Goddard, Chris; Cooper, Judy; Littlechild, Brian; Wild, Jim (2016-01-02)This study analysed workers’ experiences of supervision following interactions with hostile and intimidating parents. This analysis examined management and organisational responses to worker stress, and assessed the adequacy ... -
International aspects of social work with children, young people and families
Littlechild, Brian; Simpson, Graeme (Learning Matters, 2009)Examines key issues for social work educators and practitioners, to have knowledge of from the point of view of migrant children -
The introduction of restorative justice approaches in young people’s residential units : A critical evaluation
Littlechild, Brian; Sender, Helen (NSPCC, 2010)This report evaluates Hertfordshire County Council’s introduction of restorative justice in its young people’s residential units. It provides quantitative data about police call-outs to residential units before and after ... -
Lessons for international comparative research : The case of the IASSW census
Littlechild, Brian (2012-07-09)Using a case study of the IASSW census of social work education world wide, this paper examines the issues arising for international comparative research in terms of logistical planning focusing on accounting for the ... -
Living with young onset dementia: Reflections on recent developments, current discourse, and implications for policy and practice
Mayrhofer, Andrea; Shora , Shaheen; Tibbs, Margaret-Anne; Russell, Sarah; Littlechild, Brian; Goodman, Claire (2020-05-05)Recent research on young onset dementia (formal diagnosis at age <65) evidences emerging work around pre-diagnosis, diagnosis and the need to improve post-diagnostic support for this group. An increased awareness of young ... -
The quality of life of hospitalized and outpatient oncological patients
Dobríková, Patricia; Stachurová , Dana; Slaná, Miriam; Littlechild, Brian (2018-03-01)The quality of life of sufferers of chronic and serious diseases is a phenomenon which has come to the attention of contemporary medicine, nursing and other supporting professionals working with cancer patients. This ... -
Recovery approaches in mental health : A qualitative evaluation of the Whole Life Therapy programme for persons with schizophrenia
Littlechild, Brian; Smith, Andrew; Meredith-Windle, Glynis; Gale, Tim; Lloyd, Michele; Hawley, Chris (2013-03)The recovery approach within mental health services has in recent years been influential in promoting more active participation from service users concerning their treatment and progress, within a move towards models of ... -
Respite care and short break services for children and young people with disabilities in Luton Borough : an independent review
Nash, Avril; Littlechild, Brian; Fearns, Debra; Smith, Robert (University of Hertfordshire, 2009)Introduction: The Centre for Community Research at the University of Hertfordshire was commissioned by Luton Borough Council (LBC) to carry out an independent review of the short break and respite care services for children ... -
Review Paper: ‘Discourses on the Place of Mothers Rights where They Are Subject to Domestic Violence within Child Protection Work in England’
Littlechild, Brian (2021-09-26)This article examines the place of gendered relationships between parents with regard to child protection work in England, and the effects of this on mothers who are abused by their male partners. These areas are discussed ... -
Social Care Research Readiness Project: Mapping The Social Care Landscape Across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire & Hertfordshire : Mapping The Social Care Landscape Across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire & Hertfordshire
Wills, Wendy; Almack, Kathryn; Littlechild, Brian; Chester, Kayleigh (University of Hertfordshire, 2020-03-31) -
Social Exclusion, Education, and youth offending
Littlechild, Brian (Council of Europe, 2011-02-09) -
Social Measures, education and rehabilitation of young offenders.
Littlechild, Brian (University of Hertfordshire, 2012-02-11)This report was commissioned by the Council of Europe, and accepted in October 2009. Acknowledged in footnote of Council of Europe policy, see http://assembly.coe.int/ASP/Doc/ATListingDetails_E.asp?ATID=11305) (Silvia ...