Monitoring Support for Children and Young People Regarding their Rights

The main focus of the project is to analyse and report quantitative and qualitative aggregated data gathered through an online survey of third sector organisations. This evidence will provide national level insight into how these organisations support children and young people regarding their rights, including identifying gaps, barriers and successes in the sector. The intern will carry out descriptive quantitative analysis and thematic […]

Professional Motivation for, and Understanding of Delivering Value‑based Health and Care in Scotland’s Health and Care System

This qualitative research project will explore how Value Based Health and Care (VBHC) and Realistic Medicine are understood, interpreted and enabled by the multiple professions involved in the planning and delivery of care – not just those who provide care, but all professionals including managers, financial and procurement professionals across Scotland’s health and social care […]

Pathways into Perpetration of Technology Facilitated Violence Against Women and Girls

The aim of this project is to improve our understanding of the data and evidence on, or relevant to, tech-facilitated violence against women and girls (VAWG) and pathways into perpetrating TFVAWG. The project will entail a mapping exercise to provide an understanding of the existing evidence and understandings of evidence in relation to pathways into […]

Understanding the use of Separation and Reintegration Units in Scottish prisons

The project will focus on SPS’s current use of Separation and Reintegration Units (SRUs), contributing to our understanding of whether current practice is lawful, proportionate, consistent and rehabilitative, while contributing to safe and effective prisoner management.    Methods will include qualitative research (may include interviews/focus groups) with SPS staff and people in prison to understand experiences of SRUs and decision-making […]