معرفی
Helen Beckett is a Professor of Social Policy and Social Work at the School of Health, Social Work and Sport. With 25 years of applied research experience, her work focuses on involving children and young people in research impacting their lives, particularly regarding experiences of sexual abuse, service responses, and associated needs. She actively contributes to policy and practice development in social work and child protection.
Research Interests: Helen specializes in applied research methodologies emphasizing ethical engagement with vulnerable populations. Her work addresses the intersection of child welfare systems, trauma-informed service design, and researcher-participant wellbeing. She advocates for participatory approaches that center children's voices in policy frameworks.
Additional Contributions: Helen is deeply involved in research ethics governance and supports practitioner wellbeing in high-stakes fields. Her expertise bridges academic inquiry with real-world policy implementation, aiming to improve systemic responses to child abuse and neglect.
