Children, Young People and Families

Jade Levell, author of 'Boys, Childhood Domestic Abuse and Gang Involvement', examines child death records to show that knife crime prevention frequently comes too late. Her analysis argues that vulnerable children are repeatedly failed by fragmented systems that miss or overlook early experiences of violence, particularly within the home and at school. #KnifeCrimeAwarenessWeek…Read more

Brenda Herbert, author of 'The Everyday Lives of Children Who Have Experienced Domestic Abuse', argues that repealing the presumption of parental contact is a vital step toward protecting children from domestic abuse by challenging patriarchal systems that silence children’s voices and prioritise abusive fathers’ rights over children’s safety.…Read more

Anna Skeels and Patricia Hynes, authors of 'Human Trafficking of Children and Young People', suggest that the UK’s hostile treatment of trafficked and migrant children undermines their rights and recovery, demanding recognition of exploitation as a form of child abuse.…Read more

The article argues that improving pensions is essential if reforms to adult social care work are to genuinely address inequality, retention and job quality.…Read more

From Bristol University Press and Policy Press, Transforming Society shares the powerful stories rooted in our research, showing how ideas can shape a fairer, better society.…Read more

Paul Lindley, author of 'Raising the Nation', is making his book open access to demonstrate how collaboration and free knowledge-sharing can promote inclusion, amplify impact, and inspire real social change for children and society.…Read more

Bethany Francis highlights how a growing number of vegan mothers in the UK face gaps in healthcare support due to professionals’ limited training in vegan nutrition, emphasizing the need to integrate veganism into medical education for more informed and inclusive care.…Read more

Academics Stand Against Poverty UK is calling for urgent, bold, and coordinated action—including the long-overdue implementation of the socio-economic duty—to address the alarming rise in child poverty driven by austerity, insecure work, soaring living costs, and deep-rooted inequality.…Read more

Gabriele Mari highlights how child poverty in the UK is rising, driven by restrictive benefits policies, despite strong evidence that adequate support can reduce poverty and improve wellbeing.…Read more

In this episode, Richard Kemp speaks with Alex Blower about how the education system often fails working-class boys. …Read more