Civil Law (Books and Journals)

• James Normington

• Nasreen Pearce

• Christopher Jessel

• Matthew Chapman
• Sarah Prager
• Jack Harding
• Dominique Smith
• Thomas Yarrow
• Henk Soede

• Nasreen Pearce

• Nasreen Pearce
• Richard Budworth

• Emily Allbon
• Ian Hunter
• Peter Clinch

• William Webster

• Christopher Jessel

• Lesley King
• Peter Gausden

• Safda Mahmood
• Julie Doughty

• Nigel Davis

• Richard Budworth
• Gillian Geddes

• Piers Harrison
• David Lonsdale

• Christopher Jessel

• Journal of Aggression, Conflict and Peace Research

Purpose: This paper aims to investigates the experiences of violence among Sudanese survivors and the associated mental health outcomes, including posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and anxiety disorders. It highlights the variety, frequency and severity of political violence exposure and its impact on psychological trauma. Design/methodology/approach: A cross-sectional quantitative study used

• Journal of Public Mental Health

• Federal Law Review

Recent Australian public law scholarship has demonstrated an increasing interest in the theme of constitutional values. In the current paper, I seek to clarify the terms of the debate by defending a distinction between (i) constitutional principles, understood as relatively flexible legal norms which rest on text, structure and history and (ii) extra-legal values. My argument is framed initially...

• Federal Law Review

This article tracks the development of liquor laws in the Northern Territory, considering their impacts on Aboriginal justice outcomes and possible areas for reform. Noting the putative trade-off between health and justice outcomes, it examines the Northern Territory National Emergency Response Act 2007 (Cth), the Stronger Futures in the Northern Territory Act 2012 (Cth) and the 2022–23 Liquor...

• Federal Law Review

Key changes to the Paid Parental Leave Act 2010 (Cth) (‘PPL Act’), which offers minimum wage payments to parents on parental leave, took effect in July 2023. These changes sought to improve the gender equal utilisation of parental leave. This article assesses these changes to that end. The article also explores the regulation of employer-funded parental leave policies, which has been under-researc

• Federal Law Review

This article begins with a simple question: why are the damages awarded to victims of sexual harassment so much lower than damages awarded for those defamed by false allegations of sexual harassment? This article undertakes a comparative analysis of the underlying rationales for awarding damages in the doctrines of sexual harassment and defamation, tracking the historical reasons why sexual...

• Federal Law Review

This article examines the legal case for banning ‘no cash’ policies at retailers in Australia, with a focus on fostering inclusivity for unbanked individuals and empowering consumers. The analysis explores three potential options for implementing such a prohibition: leveraging anti-discrimination laws, utilizing consumer protection laws or enacting new legislation. From a legal standpoint, the...

• Journal of Children's Services

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to report findings from a service evaluation of a training initiative in participatory practice with children and young people (CYP) for early help (EH) professionals. The training was based on the Lundy model of child participation. Design/methodology/approach: A questionnaire-based survey was undertaken of staff completing the training. Within the sample...

• Journal of Public Mental Health

Purpose: A growing body of research suggests that exposure to natural environments has several mental health effects. This paper aims to evaluate whether countries with high-quality environments report fewer mental health disorders. Design/methodology/approach: This study uses secondary data from the Legatum Centre for National Prosperity. The data set consists of data from 167 countries...

• Journal of Aggression, Conflict and Peace Research

Purpose: This paper aims to synthesise the literature addressing opportunities for intervention and peacemaking in the Highlands of Papua New Guinea (PNG). It shows that peacebuilding in PNG is actively practised in a variety of different forms and by a range of actors. It relies heavily on local champions and coalitions working together with “bits of the state” in inventive but, ultimately,...

• Journal of Aggression, Conflict and Peace Research

Purpose: This paper aims to discuss the scholarship over the past 30 years on what used to be called Melanesian warfare or “tribal fighting” and is termed in this paper “intergroup conflict” in the Highlands of Papua New Guinea. The paper categorises the drivers of intergroup conflict that make up the landscape for conflict in the Highlands. It starts with cultural factors and the understandings...

• Journal of Public Mental Health

Purpose: Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) have far-reaching consequences on an individual’s physical, mental and social well-being. As the world grappled with the unprecedented challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, understanding the impact of ACEs on social well-being became more crucial than ever. This study aims to investigate the causal effect of ACEs on perceived social well-being during...

• Journal of Public Mental Health

Purpose: Financial difficulties are associated with poor student mental health, although the 2012 tuition fees increase for British students had little impact on student mental health in the first two years at university. This study aims to examine the mental health of British graduates before and after this fees increase to determine the impact on mental health several years after graduation. ...

• Journal of Aggression, Conflict and Peace Research

• African Journal of International and Comparative Law

• African Journal of International and Comparative Law

• African Journal of International and Comparative Law

• Journal of Children's Services

• Journal of Public Mental Health

• Journal of Public Mental Health

Purpose: Stigma towards people living with complex mental health issues is widespread and harmful, preventing help-seeking behaviour, fostering social exclusion and decreasing self-efficacy. This study aims to investigate the usefulness and drawbacks of a mental health-themed podcast in reducing stigma. Design/methodology/approach: Qualitative interviews were conducted with 12 participants who...

• Journal of Aggression, Conflict and Peace Research

Purpose: The purpose of this study is twofold: (1) to diagnose and analyze the current state of child sexual violence in the Metaverse through thematic analysis, identifying patterns and empirically diagnosing issues and (2) to enhance cybercrime investigation capabilities and public safety training in Metaverse investigations in the future. Design/methodology/approach: By using thematic...

• Journal of Aggression, Conflict and Peace Research

Purpose: This paper aims to examine the role of threats in the forced displacement of populations from their municipalities of origin in Colombia that is among the nations with the highest number of internally displaced people in the world with 6.7 million victims. Design/methodology/approach: The data cover the period 2011–2017 and were obtained from the Unit for Attention and Integral...

• Journal of Public Mental Health

Purpose: This study aims to explore mental health professionals’ views on adolescent attitudes towards their peers with mental health problems and the influence of parental, familial and societal environments on these attitudes. Design/methodology/approach: A qualitative research design was used. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with seventeen mental health professionals in Bangalore,...

• Journal of Aggression, Conflict and Peace Research

Purpose: This paper aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of the legal status and mechanisms involved in the receipt and registration of humanitarian aid by Ukrainian defense forces. The study aims to highlight the importance of proper control and accountability by military unit commanders, addressing the challenges and responsibilities associated with the management of humanitarian aid during

• Journal of Public Mental Health

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to examine the synergistic effect of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and economic challenges on suicide risk, under the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, using a prospective population-based cohort study. Design/methodology/approach: Participants included 435 adults (aged from 18 to 92 years, mean = 53.8) from the Utsunomiya COVID-19...

• Journal of Children's Services

Purpose: English social work policies and regulatory bodies propel critical reflection as a professional requirement and a worthwhile activity. The purpose of this paper is to report on the current international and UK evidence that informs the understanding and use of critical reflection and associated terms – reflection, reflective practice and reflective supervision – in one-to-one...

• Journal of Children's Services

Purpose: School social work, in various forms, is well established internationally and has a growing evidence base. Yet existing research focuses on professional perspectives rather than those of students. This study aims to fill this gap by exploring secondary school student perspectives of having social workers in schools (SWIS). It was undertaken in England as part of the SWIS trial, which...

• Journal of Public Mental Health

Purpose: Depressive symptoms are a risk factor for loneliness, while sources of perceived social support from family and friends are protective factors; however, the complex mechanisms behind these factors have not been examined among health-care employees in Portugal. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the indirect effect of perceived social support from family and friends on the...

• Journal of Children's Services

Purpose: Mental health champions (MHCs) and young health ambassadors (YHAs) are two innovative public health interventions. MHCs are practitioners who work in schools and other youth settings and aim to be the “go to” person for mental health in these settings. YHAs are a linked parallel network of young people, who champion mental health and advocate for youth involvement, which was co-produced...

• Journal of Public Mental Health

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to examine how former K-12 teachers’ perceptions of psychosocial support led to their decision to leave the profession. Design/methodology/approach: The researcher conducted eight interviews with former teachers who had been in the profession for 1.5–26 years and asked them about their thoughts on mental health interventions, leadership and collegial support