When practitioners become research partners: Lessons from two cross-national child protection studies
Abstract
• Opinion piece based on two illustrative examples. • Practitioners embedded as research partners improved study feasibility and engagement. • Funding models that support integrated teams enabled true co-production. • Practitioner–researcher collaboration strengthened recruitment and family consent. • Embedded practitioners ensured procedures were acceptable and aligned with practice. • Partnerships produced more grounded, practical evidence in child protection.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Child Abuse and Trauma
Qualitative Research Methods and Ethics
Social Work Education and Practice
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Child Protection and Practice
- Volume
- 8
- Pages
- 100278–100278
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN