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Kim Holt is a Professor of Family Law at Northumbria University and a practicing Barrister at Trinity Chambers in Newcastle Upon Tyne. She holds over 30 years of experience in Child Protection and Family Law, focusing on ensuring justice for vulnerable individuals. Previously, she served as Head of the Department for Social Work, Education, and Community Wellbeing at Northumbria and led the Department of Social Work at the University of Bradford for 11 years. Her research spans serious case reviews, online therapeutic technologies for children with mentally ill parents, and public inquiries into historical child abuse allegations. She also serves on the Board of Governors at Northumberland Tyne and Wear NHS Mental Health Trust.
Education:
- PhD in Law, University of Bradford (2013)
- MA in Social Work (1985)
Research Interests:
- Child Protection Legislation and Policies
- Remote Digital Hearings in Family Courts
- Impact of Technology on Legal Proceedings
- Public Inquiries into Historical Child Abuse
- Access to Justice for Vulnerable Groups
Her recent publications explore systemic changes in legal processes during the pandemic, emergency child protection laws, and the role of autoethnography in understanding family law practices. She collaborates with institutions like the University of Manchester and the University of York on projects such as the NIHR-funded Young Smiles Project.
Advising & Grants: Accepting PhD students in Law, Child Protection, and Legal Proceedings. Active in securing interdisciplinary grants for projects addressing child welfare and mental health.
Teams/Labs: Works with Northumbria University colleagues and NHS stakeholders on initiatives improving child health and family services.
