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Development of the Priority Perpetrator Identification Tool (PPIT) for domestic abuse
- Authors:
- ROBINSON Amanda, CLANCY Anna
- Publisher:
- Cardiff University
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Pagination:
- 53
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
Previous research into serial domestic abuse indicates the importance of shared multi-agency understanding when it comes to identification of and responses to the most serious forms of domestic abuse. This report documents the process undertaken to develop the Priority Perpetrator Identification Tool (PPIT), which aimed to provide a more robust identification and referral pathway for priority domestic abuse perpetrators in Wales. The tool incorporates serial, repeat and high-risk offending into a single tool with input and agreement across relevant agencies of the Police, Criminal Justice and Third Sector. The report summarises the results and implications of the consultation for the development of the PPIT as part of a new multi-agency response to priority perpetrators of domestic abuse, and provides some recommendations for policymakers, practitioners and future research. Based on the evidence collected from the consultation (n=15 participants in the stage one stakeholder event and n=25 participants in the stage two online survey), there was a high level of support amongst both operational and strategic agency representatives (from a range of agencies in Wales and elsewhere in the UK), for a tool to assist with the identification of those committing the most serious and harmful forms of domestic abuse. The majority of respondents felt that the ten items in the PPIT captured the most important aspects to consider, and the brief guidance accompanying the tool was largely fit-for-purpose. Despite the complexities of what is involved, the majority view is favourable to implementing the PPIT. The PPIT is envisioned as an instrument to be used to trigger an intervention, rather than an intervention itself, and aims to support the identification of a commonly recognised priority cohort of individuals which will be the focus of the collective efforts all partners. To maximise its efficacy and potential to be a reliable and useful tool for frontline use across a range of agencies, further testing of the PPIT is recommended. Further research is also needed to assess the range of policy and practice implications likely to result from the implementation of the PPIT (Edited publisher abstract)
How to achieve more effective services: the evidence ecosystem
- Author:
- SHEPHERD Jonathan
- Publisher:
- Cardiff University
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Pagination:
- 55
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
An evaluation of the What Works initiative, a network of independent centres whose role is to gather, synthesise and disseminate evidence on the effectiveness of interventions in key policy areas, including health and social care, education attainment, ageing better, local economic growth, crime reduction and early intervention. Using the analogy of the supply chain borrowed from the petrochemical industry, the study outlines key aspects of the evidence ecosystem in which the centres operate, including evidence flow, demand pulls, transmission lines, usability, waste and incentives. Drawing on a literature review, the report identifies interventions most likely to improve the implementation of evidence in policy making and delivery and outlines the characteristics of evidence ecosystems that contribute most to their effectiveness and efficiency. The study then presents the findings from fifty-five semi-structured interviews with a structured sample of personnel in each What Works sector, reflecting on evidence sources, transmission lines, problems and incentives across sectors. It concludes with the presentation of a generic form of the evidence ecosystem followed by a list of generic recommendations, addressing issues across all What Works sectors and focusing on evidence creation, translation and implementation. The ecosystem adapted for each What Works sector is then presented followed by lists of recommendations for each sector. (Original abstract)
Overview and survey of effectiveness of interventions to promote stability and continuity of care for looked after children: final report
- Authors:
- PEREZ-DEL-AGUILA Rossana, et al
- Publisher:
- Cardiff University. School of Social Sciences
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 98p.
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
Stability of placement for looked after children is a vital element in improving the life chances of this disadvantaged group. It has been recognised as such by the National Assembly of Wales and local authorities are required to increase stability as part of the Children First programme. This research is designed to provide benefit to the social care community in Wales in the following ways: by drawing together and analysing the research evidence in relation to promoting stability for looked after children; by investigating current practice in promoting stability and continuity; and by comparing the research evidence and current practice in order to a) highlight examples of best practice that fit with research evidence and b) provide an indication of policy and practice changes that might be of benefit.