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Dominic Mc Sherry is a Reader in Psychology at the School of Psychology, Ulster University, with over 20 years of expertise in developmental psychology and trauma research. His work focuses on the lifelong impacts of childhood adversity and maltreatment, particularly for children in care systems, adoptive placements, or kinship care. As Principal Investigator (PI), he has secured £3 million in research funding and leads the ERSC-funded longitudinal 'Care Pathways and Outcomes' study, tracking 374 children from early childhood to adulthood.
- Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Child and Adolescent Trauma (JCAT)
- Guest Editor, Special Issues on Care Experience and Adoption Trauma (2018, 2021)
- Active contributor to UK ESRC and MRC peer review colleges
His research spans qualitative methodologies, longitudinal analysis, and policy co-production, with key findings informing national care frameworks in Northern Ireland. Recent publications emphasize adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), placement stability, and mental health accessibility. Projects like 'Mind Your Health' (2015) and 'An Exploration of Discrimination for Care-Experienced People' (2024) highlight his commitment to social justice and systemic reform.
Mc Sherry's work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 3 (Good Health and Well-being) and 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions), advancing equitable child welfare systems globally.
