Christine Cocker

Christine Cocker is a Professor of Social Work and Head of the School of Social Work at the University of East Anglia (UEA). She holds a dual affiliation with the Centre for Research on Children and Families. With over 30 years of social work experience in child and family services, Christine combines academic leadership with active engagement in safeguarding reviews and policy development.

• Roles: Professor, School Head, Independent Safeguarding Adult Reviews Author, Children's Academy Chair
• Affiliations: UEA, Centre for Research on Children and Families

Her research focuses on Transitional Safeguarding, mental health of care-experienced youth, and LGBTQ+ issues in foster/adoption systems. Key projects include EU-funded studies on child mental health and homophobia in schools, as well as evaluations of youth justice safeguarding practices.

Recent work emphasizes policy bridging between children's and adults' safeguarding systems, with publications exploring innovations like 'Making Safeguarding Personal' frameworks. Over 38 peer-reviewed outputs and 9 funded projects demonstrate her prolific scholarship. Awards and recognitions are pending further details.

Teaching emphasizes child welfare, family sociology, and anti-discriminatory practice. Advising activities are not explicitly listed, though her role overseeing student placements suggests mentorship involvement. The SpeakOut dataset and Rainbow Has Rights project highlight her commitment to collaborative research with international partners.