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Addressing the trauma of human trafficking victims in the UK
- Author:
- GAITIS Konstantinos Kosmas
- Publisher:
- IRISS
- Publication year:
- 2022
- Pagination:
- 18
- Place of publication:
- Glasgow
Focusing on adult victims (over-18s), this Insight discusses the trauma caused by human trafficking victimisation and the principles for effective support for survivors. It also explores the National Referral Mechanism (NRM) which is a UK support framework, in the context of Scottish practice in non-governmental organisations (NGOs) that hold the governmental care contract for trafficking victims (Trafficking Awareness Raising Alliance (TARA) and Migrant Help). It discusses findings from six interviews conducted with a manager of a Scottish NGO advocating for trafficking victims; a legal director of a UK NGO; two support workers from another two UK NGOs advocating for trafficking victims in England; a female British survivor trafficked for sexual exploitation in England for whom the alias ‘Eve’ is used; and a qualitative questionnaire with a Scottish Government official. Key points include: human trafficking victimisation may cause a variety of health implications for adult survivors, which leads to trauma; adopting the principles of trauma-informed care (TIC) combined with a person-centred approach can provide effective support for adult trafficking survivors; a person-centred, trauma-informed approach can benefit organisations, as well as service users; the National Referral Mechanism (NRM) is a framework used across the UK to refer and support potential trafficking victims – evidence suggests that the support offered through the NRM tends to be short in duration and not tailored to each victim’s needs; Scottish practice aligns the NRM framework more closely to the principles of TIC and a person-centred approach – care contract-holding organisations should continue to extend the NRM support offered; practitioners require more trafficking awareness and training. (Edited publisher abstract)
Adverse childhood experiences: developments in trauma and resilience aware services
- Authors:
- SPRATT Trevor, KENNEDY Mary
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Social Work, 51(3), 2021, pp.999-1017.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
Research has demonstrated conclusively that the experience of adversities in childhood increases the risks for poor outcomes in the domains of physical and mental health and economic and social circumstances across the life course. This has produced a wave of interest in the effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences internationally, with developments in policy across the UK nations reflective of this. The translation of such research and policy development has witnessed the growing dominance of the ‘toxic stress model’ as underpinning the early signalling of troubles in children. Such signals are further conceptualised as the presence of ‘trauma’. It is upon these conceptual pillars that therapeutically orientated services are being built. In this article, we describe these developments, offering as they do, challenges to short-term interventions as well as providing opportunities for social workers to appropriate the developing knowledge base so as to inform more effective ways of working. (Edited publisher abstract)
Implementation of The Sanctuary Model in residential out-of-home care: enablers, barriers, successes and challenges
- Authors:
- GALVIN Emma, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Children and Youth Services Review, 121, 2021, p.105901.
- Publisher:
- Elsevier
This study aimed to examine the enablers, barriers, organisational successes and challenges experienced by decision makers (managers and executive staff) when implementing The Sanctuary Model, a trauma-informed, organisation-wide model in residential out-of-home care. Following ethics approval, nine semi-structured interviews were conducted between September 2018 and February 2019. Data were thematically analysed and four enablers for implementing The Sanctuary Model in residential care were identified: (1) shared trauma-informed knowledge and understanding; (2) leadership and champions; (3) structures; and (4) creativity and flexibility. Three barriers of implementation were recognised: (1) infidelity of the model; (2) lack of practice-based and refresher training; and (3) poor resources. The successes experienced during implementation were presented as: (1) the Sanctuary commitments; (2) the SELF framework; and (3) reflective practice. One prominent challenge presented across managers and executive staff was the relevance to staff and young people. Key findings indicate that when implementing The Sanctuary Model, organisations need to commit to organisational and behavioural change by providing resources, hands on support, and ongoing practice-based and refresher training, all of which consistently promote incorporating The Sanctuary Model into practice. (Edited publisher abstract)
Trauma‐informed care: a qualitative study exploring the views and experiences of professionals in specialist health services for adults with intellectual disabilities
- Authors:
- TRUESDALE Maria, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 32(6), 2019, pp.1437-1445.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Background: Trauma and its sequelae is recognised as a major morbidity factor in people with intellectual disabilities, however, a lack of inquiry into how health care professionals address trauma in this adult population exists. Aims: To explore specialist intellectual disability practitioners perspectives on current health provision and developments to address trauma. Methods: Twenty‐five qualitative interviews were conducted with practitioners across 6 health service areas in the UK. Data were analysed using thematic content analysis. Findings: Seven central themes emerged: (a) unmasked trauma; (b) trauma informed care; (c) person‐centred care and support; (d) multi‐disciplinary working; (e) reasonable adjustments; (f) barriers to treatment and (g) awareness, training and education. Conclusion: Trauma‐informed care and multi‐disciplinary working are essential components for future service development. Advances in the evidence‐base for effective psychological interventions for PTSD and training and education of health care staff are needed in order to improve service provision amongst this population. (Publisher abstract)
Understanding the experiences of asylum seekers
- Authors:
- LIEBLING Helen, et al
- Journal article citation:
- International Journal of Migration Health and Social Care, 10(4), 2014, pp.207-219.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: This paper highlights the key issues of concern for asylum seekers in the UK by focusing on their in depth talk about their experiences. Design/methodology/approach: The study involved thematic analysis of asylum seekers’ accounts of their lives in their country of origin, their journeys to the UK and experiences following arrival. Nine participants took part in semi-structured interviews. Findings: Analysis resulted in seven themes; the importance of safety, negative experiences of the Home Office, support, emotional effects, significance of family, hopes for the future and the positive experiences of living in the UK. Research limitations/implications: Asylum seekers largely left their countries of origin to escape conflict, persecution, violence, arranged marriages and rape. They reported safety as a key concern and for this reason they were scared to return home. Practical implications: The research found Asylum seekers have fled traumatic situations and then have a difficult time in the UK. A more compassionate and supportive approach is needed. Policy recommendations are made with the aim of improving service responses. (Edited publisher abstract)
A legacy of trauma
- Authors:
- PHILLIPS Josie, HACKETT Simon
- Journal article citation:
- Social Work Matters (e-Magazine), November 2013, pp.14-15. Online only
- Publisher:
- The College of Social Work
Recent research examined the characteristics of one of the largest sample of young people showing harmful sexual behaviour in the UK. In partnership with nine organisations offering community and residential services, the agency records relating to 700 children and young people referred between 1992 and 2000 for interventions to address harmful sexual behaviours. One of the findings was the significant number who had experienced sexual abuse. The authors highlight the importance of recognising the complex needs of a large number of children and young people presenting with 'dual sexual abuse experiences'. (Original abstract)
Social workers on the edge
- Author:
- GOOSEN Lori
- Journal article citation:
- Social Work Matters (e-Magazine), January 2013, pp.18-21. Online only
- Publisher:
- The College of Social Work
The author discusses effects of compassion fatigue, or secondary trauma on social workers. The personal, professional, organisational impacts are listed, as are the impacts on service users and the services they receive. One child protection worker's story is used to illustrate how high caseloads and lack of supervision can have an impact on the stress experienced by social workers.
Supervising counsellors and psychotherapists who work with trauma: a Delphi study
- Author:
- WEST Angela
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Guidance and Counselling, 38(4), November 2010, pp.409-430.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
This paper details the main supervision issues to be considered when supervising psychotherapists and counsellors who work with clients who have experienced traumas. Using the Delphi technique, which requires the recruitment of ‘experts’, three rounds of questionnaires - two qualitative and one quantitative - were completed. Discussion points to elicit supervisors’ views covered the entire
A lifeline for vulnerable people is under threat
- Author:
- CUREN Richard.
- Journal article citation:
- Community Living, 22(2), 2008, pp.18-19.
- Publisher:
- Hexagon Publishing
The Respond's Helpline, which aims to help people with learning disabilities who have experienced abuse and/or trauma, currently needs funding to secure its future. This article discusses the history of the service and why it is needed. Two users of the helpline also describe how it was able to help them.
Thinking outside of the local authority box
- Authors:
- MURPHY David, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Professional Social Work, January 2009, pp.26-27.
- Publisher:
- British Association of Social Workers
Local authority student social work placements are currently at a premium and in short supply. A team of trauma professionals linked to The Centre for Trauma, Resilience and Growth in Nottingham put the case for training institutions to consider less obvious, but still relevant, placement opportunities for aspiring students in need of on-the-job experience. They describe the relevance of a placement in a specialist trauma centre for student social workers.