Tanya Beetham

Dr Tanya Beetham is a Research Fellow in the Department of Social Work at the University of Stirling. Her work focuses on vulnerable populations, particularly children and victims of systemic injustice. She has contributed to multiple research projects addressing issues like care system transitions, criminal justice system experiences for victims, and domestic abuse support services.

• Education: Doctorate (PhD), details not specified

Her research interests include child well-being, safeguarding practices, and the intersection of social policy with lived experiences. Notable projects include evaluations of services for children in care, victim support mechanisms, and domestic abuse interventions. She collaborates frequently with organizations like the Life Changes Trust, NSPCC, and Action for Children.

Dr Beetham’s projects emphasize empowerment and equality, such as the 'Peer Mentoring for Young People Leaving Care' initiative. She is affiliated with the Child Well-being and Protection research group.

Her grant-funded work spans 2017–2021, addressing topics from peri-natal care evaluations to Scottish Government child trafficking studies. Though no specific awards are listed, her active research portfolio reflects sustained academic engagement.