Sarah Ralph

Sarah Ralph is an Assistant Professor in Sociology and Criminology at Northumbria University's Department of Social Sciences. Her research focuses on social harms affecting disadvantaged youth, utilizing qualitative and creative methodologies. She leads projects like Girl-Kind North East, which empowers young women through artistic expression, and evaluates initiatives like Operation Encompass addressing domestic abuse in schools. She is affiliated with Northumbria’s Gender, Violence and Abuse Research Theme and contributes to institutional domestic abuse strategies. Ralph also serves as a Trustee of the Young Women’s Film Academy, advocating for girls’ well-being and filmmaking skills. Her work bridges academia and policy, emphasizing practical interventions for vulnerable children.

Education: PhD (2010), FHEA (2016).
Research Interests: Youth empowerment, gender equity, domestic abuse support systems, creative pedagogies, and educational policy.

Awards: Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.

Grants: ESRC funding for Girl-Kind North East and Operation Encompass evaluations. Collaborates with Plan International UK and Insights North East.

Community Engagement: Works with charities like the Young Women’s Film Academy and informs policy on child protection through task forces and reports.