Malcolm Hill

Malcolm Hill is a Visiting Professor in the Department of Social Work at the University of Strathclyde. His expertise focuses on child welfare, youth offending, and policy evaluation, contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to children's rights and social justice. He has led projects evaluating fast-track policies for youth offending in Scotland and safeguarder roles in children's hearings systems.

• Education: Background in social work and policy studies (details not explicitly provided)

His research interests include the intersection of legal processes and child protection, with a focus on contested expertise in permanence proceedings and the implementation of international care guidelines. Recent work emphasizes tracking progress in alternative care systems for children.

Malcolm has contributed to 58 research outputs, including commissioned reports and peer-reviewed articles. Notable projects include evaluations of youth justice policies and safeguarder appointment practices in Scotland.

• Grants/Projects:
• "More haste, less speed? An evaluation of fast track policies to tackle persistent youth offending in Scotland" (2015-?)
• "The Appointment of Safeguarders in the Children's Hearings System: Research Report and Action Plan" (2013-2015)