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Books by Patricia Hynes
Sociology and Human Rights: New Engagements is the first collection to focus on the contribution ... more Sociology and Human Rights: New Engagements is the first collection to focus on the contribution sociological approaches can make to analysis of human rights. Taking forward the sociology of human rights which emerged from the 1990s, it presents innovative analyses of global human rights struggles by new and established authors. The collection includes a range of new work addressing issues such as genocide in relation to indigenous peoples, rights-based approaches in development work, trafficking of children, and children’s rights in relation to political struggles for the decriminalisation of same-sex sexual activity in India. It examines contexts ranging from Rwanda and South Korea to Northern Ireland and the city of Barcelona.
The collection as a whole will be of interest to students and academics working in various disciplines such as politics, law and social policy, and to practitioners working on human rights for various governmental and non-governmental organisations, as well as to sociologists seeking to develop understanding of the sociology of human rights.
This book was published as a special issue of the International Journal of Human Rights.
This book establishes asylum seekers as a socially excluded group, investigating the policy of di... more This book establishes asylum seekers as a socially excluded group, investigating the policy of dispersing asylum seekers across the UK and providing an overview of historic and contemporary dispersal systems. It is the first book to seek to understand how asylum seekers experience the dispersal system and the impact this has on their lives. The author argues that deterrent asylum policies increase the sense of liminality experienced by individuals, challenges assumptions that asylum seekers should be socially excluded until receipt of refugee status and illustrates how they create their own sense of 'belonging' in the absence of official recognition. Academics, students, policy-makers and practitioners would all benefit from reading this book.
Papers by Patricia Hynes
Social Sciences, 2022
While the drivers and processes of forced migration may overlap for people seeking refuge or expe... more While the drivers and processes of forced migration may overlap for people seeking refuge or experiencing human trafficking, responses are invariably rooted in legislation and policy rather than empirical enquiry. In the UK, tightening of legislation around asylum has, for the past three decades, resulted in a ‘hostile environment’. During this time, a discourse around human trafficking (also referred to as ‘modern slavery’ in the UK) has emerged. This paper looks at asylum and human trafficking in the UK to consider a fractioning of protection and resulting fractioning of support for basic needs and welfare provision, provided through the establishment of parallel systems of support for both populations. This paper explores the distinctions, interface, key points of contact, and disconnects between asylum and trafficking in the UK. It details the trajectory of asylum policy, provides an overview of the pre-history to the hostile environment, the impacts of fractioning refugee protection, and what this means for trust as a result. It is argued that trust is an essential component of UK government policies but that the trajectory of asylum policy from a focus on integration to a culture of hostility runs directly counter to efforts to identify ‘victims’ of ‘modern slavery’.
We would like to thank the many young people who gave their time to help us understand their expe... more We would like to thank the many young people who gave their time to help us understand their experiences. The evaluation was made possible by many stakeholders helping us to access data. We particularly wish to thank Hannah Stott and Michelle Lee-Izu for leading the trial on behalf of Barnardo's as well as the advocates and other managers within Barnardo's. Many stakeholders in social care, immigration and criminal justice assisted us, showing a commitment to improving the lives of trafficked children in contexts that were turbulent, and for showing us the reasons they agreed and disagreed about the need for an independent child trafficking advocacy service. Our Expert Reference Group helped us to distil key legal and policy frameworks, and to identify the many important practice issues that formed the framework for the evaluation. We were very ably assisted by Olivia Hesketh and Christine Cooper from the Home Office in designing the tools of the enquiry, in marshalling the data, and in making sure of this report's policy relevance. The two academic peer reviewers were thorough, precise and prompt. Everyone gave time in a short space of time, and we are truly grateful.
New Directions in the Sociology of Human Rights is a contribution to both sociology and to human ... more New Directions in the Sociology of Human Rights is a contribution to both sociology and to human rights research, particularly where these are directed towards challenging power relations and inequalities in contemporary societies. It expands and develops the sociology of human rights as a sub-field of sociology and interdisciplinary human rights scholarship. The volume suggests new directions for the use of social and sociological theories in the analysis of issues such as torture and genocide and addresses a number of themes which have not previously been a sustained focus in the sociology of human rights literature. These range from climate change and the human rights of soldiers, to corporate social responsibility and children’s rights in relation to residential care. The collection is thus multi-dimensional, examining a range of specific empirical contexts, and also considering relationships between sociological analysis and human rights scholarship and activism. Hence in a variety of ways it points the way for future analyses, and also for human rights activism and practices. It is intended to widen our field of vision in the sociology of human rights, and to spark both new ideas and new forms of political engagement. This book was published as a special issue of The International Journal of Human Rights.
Families, Relationships and Societies, 2016
Studies researching interpersonal violence (IPV) are associated with a range of ethical challenge... more Studies researching interpersonal violence (IPV) are associated with a range of ethical challenges. In this paper, lessons are drawn from three case studies exploring the experiences of different groups of survivors and perpetrators of IPV in diverse contexts: refugees in the Thailand-Burma border area; partner-violent adult men and female survivors in Ireland; and, school children in five European countries. The ethical-and associated methodological-challenges faced, and the ways in which they were overcome, are presented. Drawing on the case studies presented, the paper concludes that three key areas require special attention when conducting research in this field: accessing and recruiting participants, researcher skills and experience, and appropriate use of data. 1 'Interpersonal violence' has been defined by the WHO as 'violence that occurs between family members, intimate partners, friends, acquaintances and strangers, and includes child maltreatment, youth violence (including that associated with gangs), violence against women (for example, intimate partner violence and sexual violence) and elder abuse.' (Krug et al., 2002) 2 'Sexual violence' as defined by the WHO: '… any sexual act, attempt to obtain a sexual act, unwanted sexual comments or advances, or acts to traffic, or otherwise directed against a person's sexuality using coercion, by any person regardless of their relationship to the victim, in any setting including but not limited to home and work.' (WHO, 2010
Critical Perspectives on Child Sexual Exploitation and Related Trafficking, 2013
Trafficking of children and young people into, within, and out of the UK has, in the past decade,... more Trafficking of children and young people into, within, and out of the UK has, in the past decade, been increasingly acknowledged by Governments, statutory and non-statutory agencies. Little is known, however, about how non-statutory organisations working within minority ethnic populations understand this issue. This chapter seeks to address this gap, by exploring knowledge and understandings of trafficking of children and young people within migrant and refugee community organisations.
International Migration, 2015
Trafficking of children and young people has become an increasingly debated issue in the UK, with... more Trafficking of children and young people has become an increasingly debated issue in the UK, with official statistics often considered to reflect only the “tip of the iceberg” of cases. Identification of a child as “trafficked” relies upon referral to designated “first responders” and “competent authorities” within a National Referral Mechanism (NRM). This article explores the complex undertaking of identifying a child as “trafficked”. It is suggested that, like any other form of child protection, in cases of “trafficking” there are unlikely to be “magic bullets” providing immediate answers to why children are not always seen as being exploited and/or abused and consequently identified as “trafficked”. Drawing on findings from two qualitative studies into understandings of trafficking amongst agencies working with children, it is suggested that identifying “trafficking” of children could be enhanced if a broader range of agencies had roles in the process, particularly those working within community engagement frameworks in positions to form crucial relationships of trust with children.
... I would also like to thank Alison Harvey from the Immigration Law Practitioners' Associa... more ... I would also like to thank Alison Harvey from the Immigration Law Practitioners' Association and Nadine Finch from the Garden Court Chambers for their ... in France where it referred to those who were excluded by the state from formal social protection in the 1970s (Burchardt et al ...
These working papers provide a means for UNHCR staff, consultants, interns and associates to publ... more These working papers provide a means for UNHCR staff, consultants, interns and associates to publish the preliminary results of their research on refugee-related issues. The papers do not represent the official views of UNHCR. They are also available online under 'publications' at <www.unhcr.org>.
The International Journal of Human Rights, 2010
Within the UK, trafficking of children and young people into, within and out of the country has b... more Within the UK, trafficking of children and young people into, within and out of the country has become an increasingly important and debated issue over the past decade. Although not a new phenomenon, human trafficking has risen up the policy agendas of many countries since the end of the Cold War. This type of forced migration is inextricably linked to the promotion and protection of human rights – be they civil, political, social, economic or cultural rights – and as such it is important that the broader social processes involved are understood and researched by sociologists. This contribution draws upon qualitative research into practitioner responses to trafficking of children conducted by the University of Bedfordshire and the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) in the UK. A key finding of this study was that trafficking of children is often viewed as a one-off ‘event’ by those who have a duty to care for children and young people. It is argued that viewing trafficking as a broader sociological process rather than an event enables a greater understanding of the environmental backgrounds of individual children and the human rights contexts within countries of origin as well as subsequent migration trajectories. It is suggested that this may lead to an enhanced ability to identify children as having been trafficked by those with a duty to care for children. The literature from the multidisciplinary fields of refugee studies and forced migration is drawn upon where applicable.
The International Journal of Human Rights, 2010
... We discuss how in the post-war period TH Marshall's work generated analysis of citiz... more ... We discuss how in the post-war period TH Marshall's work generated analysis of citizenship rights, but only in the past two decades has the sociology of human rights been developed by figures such as Bryan Turner, Lydia Morris and Anthony Woodiwiss. ...
Journal of Social Work, 2013
• Summary: This article explores retrospective accounts of childhood sexual abuse survivors’ expe... more • Summary: This article explores retrospective accounts of childhood sexual abuse survivors’ experiences of therapeutic support received before the age of 18 in the United Kingdom. The survey formed part of a broad programme of research on therapeutic interventions for children affected by sexual abuse, by the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) under the Rebuilding Childhoods programme. The primary aim of the survey was to explore what was helpful in young survivors’ experiences ( n= 299) of therapy to inform the development of a new NSPCC service. Of these 299 respondents (aged 18–35), only 52 reported receiving formal therapeutic provision following the abuse and this article relates to this smaller subset. • Findings: Respondents revealed that therapeutic factors such as therapist characteristics and interpersonal communication were crucial in informing their perceptions of therapy received. However, pre-therapy factors such as high level of need and unstable personal circumstances at the time of accessing support also influenced respondent ability to engage in the therapeutic process. Although the types of therapy accessed differed for respondents, there were common elements reported relating to therapist characteristics and skills which were important in determining respondent views. • Applications: The findings suggest that while there is no one-size-fits all approach, there are key characteristics of the relationship between child and therapist that must be considered and that assessment and on-going professional judgement is key to engaging children and maximising their therapeutic experiences. The findings also suggest the importance of listening to children’s preferences and keeping children informed.
Trafficking of children and young people into, within, and out of the UK has, in the past decade,... more Trafficking of children and young people into, within, and out of the UK has, in the past decade, been increasingly acknowledged by Governments, statutory and non-statutory agencies. Little is known, however, about how non-statutory organisations working within minority ethnic populations understand this issue. This chapter seeks to address this gap, by exploring knowledge and understandings of trafficking of children and young people within migrant and refugee community organisations.
Within the UK, trafficking of children and young people into, within and out of the country has b... more Within the UK, trafficking of children and young people into, within and out of the country has become an increasingly important and debated issue over the past decade. Although not a new phenomenon, human trafficking has risen up the policy agendas of many countries since the end of the Cold War. This type of forced migration is inextricably linked to the promotion and protection of human rights – be they civil, political, social, economic or cultural rights – and as such it is important that the broader social processes involved are understood and researched by sociologists. This contribution draws upon qualitative research into practitioner responses to trafficking of children conducted by the University of Bedfordshire and the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) in the UK. A key finding of this study was that trafficking of children is often viewed as a one-off ‘event’ by those who have a duty to care for children and young people. It is argued tha...
Sociology and Human Rights: New Engagements is the first collection to focus on the contribution ... more Sociology and Human Rights: New Engagements is the first collection to focus on the contribution sociological approaches can make to analysis of human rights. Taking forward the sociology of human rights which emerged from the 1990s, it presents innovative analyses of global human rights struggles by new and established authors. The collection includes a range of new work addressing issues such as genocide in relation to indigenous peoples, rights-based approaches in development work, trafficking of children, and children’s rights in relation to political struggles for the decriminalisation of same-sex sexual activity in India. It examines contexts ranging from Rwanda and South Korea to Northern Ireland and the city of Barcelona.
The collection as a whole will be of interest to students and academics working in various disciplines such as politics, law and social policy, and to practitioners working on human rights for various governmental and non-governmental organisations, as well as to sociologists seeking to develop understanding of the sociology of human rights.
This book was published as a special issue of the International Journal of Human Rights.
This book establishes asylum seekers as a socially excluded group, investigating the policy of di... more This book establishes asylum seekers as a socially excluded group, investigating the policy of dispersing asylum seekers across the UK and providing an overview of historic and contemporary dispersal systems. It is the first book to seek to understand how asylum seekers experience the dispersal system and the impact this has on their lives. The author argues that deterrent asylum policies increase the sense of liminality experienced by individuals, challenges assumptions that asylum seekers should be socially excluded until receipt of refugee status and illustrates how they create their own sense of 'belonging' in the absence of official recognition. Academics, students, policy-makers and practitioners would all benefit from reading this book.
Social Sciences, 2022
While the drivers and processes of forced migration may overlap for people seeking refuge or expe... more While the drivers and processes of forced migration may overlap for people seeking refuge or experiencing human trafficking, responses are invariably rooted in legislation and policy rather than empirical enquiry. In the UK, tightening of legislation around asylum has, for the past three decades, resulted in a ‘hostile environment’. During this time, a discourse around human trafficking (also referred to as ‘modern slavery’ in the UK) has emerged. This paper looks at asylum and human trafficking in the UK to consider a fractioning of protection and resulting fractioning of support for basic needs and welfare provision, provided through the establishment of parallel systems of support for both populations. This paper explores the distinctions, interface, key points of contact, and disconnects between asylum and trafficking in the UK. It details the trajectory of asylum policy, provides an overview of the pre-history to the hostile environment, the impacts of fractioning refugee protection, and what this means for trust as a result. It is argued that trust is an essential component of UK government policies but that the trajectory of asylum policy from a focus on integration to a culture of hostility runs directly counter to efforts to identify ‘victims’ of ‘modern slavery’.
We would like to thank the many young people who gave their time to help us understand their expe... more We would like to thank the many young people who gave their time to help us understand their experiences. The evaluation was made possible by many stakeholders helping us to access data. We particularly wish to thank Hannah Stott and Michelle Lee-Izu for leading the trial on behalf of Barnardo's as well as the advocates and other managers within Barnardo's. Many stakeholders in social care, immigration and criminal justice assisted us, showing a commitment to improving the lives of trafficked children in contexts that were turbulent, and for showing us the reasons they agreed and disagreed about the need for an independent child trafficking advocacy service. Our Expert Reference Group helped us to distil key legal and policy frameworks, and to identify the many important practice issues that formed the framework for the evaluation. We were very ably assisted by Olivia Hesketh and Christine Cooper from the Home Office in designing the tools of the enquiry, in marshalling the data, and in making sure of this report's policy relevance. The two academic peer reviewers were thorough, precise and prompt. Everyone gave time in a short space of time, and we are truly grateful.
New Directions in the Sociology of Human Rights is a contribution to both sociology and to human ... more New Directions in the Sociology of Human Rights is a contribution to both sociology and to human rights research, particularly where these are directed towards challenging power relations and inequalities in contemporary societies. It expands and develops the sociology of human rights as a sub-field of sociology and interdisciplinary human rights scholarship. The volume suggests new directions for the use of social and sociological theories in the analysis of issues such as torture and genocide and addresses a number of themes which have not previously been a sustained focus in the sociology of human rights literature. These range from climate change and the human rights of soldiers, to corporate social responsibility and children’s rights in relation to residential care. The collection is thus multi-dimensional, examining a range of specific empirical contexts, and also considering relationships between sociological analysis and human rights scholarship and activism. Hence in a variety of ways it points the way for future analyses, and also for human rights activism and practices. It is intended to widen our field of vision in the sociology of human rights, and to spark both new ideas and new forms of political engagement. This book was published as a special issue of The International Journal of Human Rights.
Families, Relationships and Societies, 2016
Studies researching interpersonal violence (IPV) are associated with a range of ethical challenge... more Studies researching interpersonal violence (IPV) are associated with a range of ethical challenges. In this paper, lessons are drawn from three case studies exploring the experiences of different groups of survivors and perpetrators of IPV in diverse contexts: refugees in the Thailand-Burma border area; partner-violent adult men and female survivors in Ireland; and, school children in five European countries. The ethical-and associated methodological-challenges faced, and the ways in which they were overcome, are presented. Drawing on the case studies presented, the paper concludes that three key areas require special attention when conducting research in this field: accessing and recruiting participants, researcher skills and experience, and appropriate use of data. 1 'Interpersonal violence' has been defined by the WHO as 'violence that occurs between family members, intimate partners, friends, acquaintances and strangers, and includes child maltreatment, youth violence (including that associated with gangs), violence against women (for example, intimate partner violence and sexual violence) and elder abuse.' (Krug et al., 2002) 2 'Sexual violence' as defined by the WHO: '… any sexual act, attempt to obtain a sexual act, unwanted sexual comments or advances, or acts to traffic, or otherwise directed against a person's sexuality using coercion, by any person regardless of their relationship to the victim, in any setting including but not limited to home and work.' (WHO, 2010
Critical Perspectives on Child Sexual Exploitation and Related Trafficking, 2013
Trafficking of children and young people into, within, and out of the UK has, in the past decade,... more Trafficking of children and young people into, within, and out of the UK has, in the past decade, been increasingly acknowledged by Governments, statutory and non-statutory agencies. Little is known, however, about how non-statutory organisations working within minority ethnic populations understand this issue. This chapter seeks to address this gap, by exploring knowledge and understandings of trafficking of children and young people within migrant and refugee community organisations.
International Migration, 2015
Trafficking of children and young people has become an increasingly debated issue in the UK, with... more Trafficking of children and young people has become an increasingly debated issue in the UK, with official statistics often considered to reflect only the “tip of the iceberg” of cases. Identification of a child as “trafficked” relies upon referral to designated “first responders” and “competent authorities” within a National Referral Mechanism (NRM). This article explores the complex undertaking of identifying a child as “trafficked”. It is suggested that, like any other form of child protection, in cases of “trafficking” there are unlikely to be “magic bullets” providing immediate answers to why children are not always seen as being exploited and/or abused and consequently identified as “trafficked”. Drawing on findings from two qualitative studies into understandings of trafficking amongst agencies working with children, it is suggested that identifying “trafficking” of children could be enhanced if a broader range of agencies had roles in the process, particularly those working within community engagement frameworks in positions to form crucial relationships of trust with children.
... I would also like to thank Alison Harvey from the Immigration Law Practitioners' Associa... more ... I would also like to thank Alison Harvey from the Immigration Law Practitioners' Association and Nadine Finch from the Garden Court Chambers for their ... in France where it referred to those who were excluded by the state from formal social protection in the 1970s (Burchardt et al ...
These working papers provide a means for UNHCR staff, consultants, interns and associates to publ... more These working papers provide a means for UNHCR staff, consultants, interns and associates to publish the preliminary results of their research on refugee-related issues. The papers do not represent the official views of UNHCR. They are also available online under 'publications' at <www.unhcr.org>.
The International Journal of Human Rights, 2010
Within the UK, trafficking of children and young people into, within and out of the country has b... more Within the UK, trafficking of children and young people into, within and out of the country has become an increasingly important and debated issue over the past decade. Although not a new phenomenon, human trafficking has risen up the policy agendas of many countries since the end of the Cold War. This type of forced migration is inextricably linked to the promotion and protection of human rights – be they civil, political, social, economic or cultural rights – and as such it is important that the broader social processes involved are understood and researched by sociologists. This contribution draws upon qualitative research into practitioner responses to trafficking of children conducted by the University of Bedfordshire and the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) in the UK. A key finding of this study was that trafficking of children is often viewed as a one-off ‘event’ by those who have a duty to care for children and young people. It is argued that viewing trafficking as a broader sociological process rather than an event enables a greater understanding of the environmental backgrounds of individual children and the human rights contexts within countries of origin as well as subsequent migration trajectories. It is suggested that this may lead to an enhanced ability to identify children as having been trafficked by those with a duty to care for children. The literature from the multidisciplinary fields of refugee studies and forced migration is drawn upon where applicable.
The International Journal of Human Rights, 2010
... We discuss how in the post-war period TH Marshall's work generated analysis of citiz... more ... We discuss how in the post-war period TH Marshall's work generated analysis of citizenship rights, but only in the past two decades has the sociology of human rights been developed by figures such as Bryan Turner, Lydia Morris and Anthony Woodiwiss. ...
Journal of Social Work, 2013
• Summary: This article explores retrospective accounts of childhood sexual abuse survivors’ expe... more • Summary: This article explores retrospective accounts of childhood sexual abuse survivors’ experiences of therapeutic support received before the age of 18 in the United Kingdom. The survey formed part of a broad programme of research on therapeutic interventions for children affected by sexual abuse, by the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) under the Rebuilding Childhoods programme. The primary aim of the survey was to explore what was helpful in young survivors’ experiences ( n= 299) of therapy to inform the development of a new NSPCC service. Of these 299 respondents (aged 18–35), only 52 reported receiving formal therapeutic provision following the abuse and this article relates to this smaller subset. • Findings: Respondents revealed that therapeutic factors such as therapist characteristics and interpersonal communication were crucial in informing their perceptions of therapy received. However, pre-therapy factors such as high level of need and unstable personal circumstances at the time of accessing support also influenced respondent ability to engage in the therapeutic process. Although the types of therapy accessed differed for respondents, there were common elements reported relating to therapist characteristics and skills which were important in determining respondent views. • Applications: The findings suggest that while there is no one-size-fits all approach, there are key characteristics of the relationship between child and therapist that must be considered and that assessment and on-going professional judgement is key to engaging children and maximising their therapeutic experiences. The findings also suggest the importance of listening to children’s preferences and keeping children informed.
Trafficking of children and young people into, within, and out of the UK has, in the past decade,... more Trafficking of children and young people into, within, and out of the UK has, in the past decade, been increasingly acknowledged by Governments, statutory and non-statutory agencies. Little is known, however, about how non-statutory organisations working within minority ethnic populations understand this issue. This chapter seeks to address this gap, by exploring knowledge and understandings of trafficking of children and young people within migrant and refugee community organisations.
Within the UK, trafficking of children and young people into, within and out of the country has b... more Within the UK, trafficking of children and young people into, within and out of the country has become an increasingly important and debated issue over the past decade. Although not a new phenomenon, human trafficking has risen up the policy agendas of many countries since the end of the Cold War. This type of forced migration is inextricably linked to the promotion and protection of human rights – be they civil, political, social, economic or cultural rights – and as such it is important that the broader social processes involved are understood and researched by sociologists. This contribution draws upon qualitative research into practitioner responses to trafficking of children conducted by the University of Bedfordshire and the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) in the UK. A key finding of this study was that trafficking of children is often viewed as a one-off ‘event’ by those who have a duty to care for children and young people. It is argued tha...
Introducing Forced Migration
Sociology and Human Rights: New Engagements is the first collection to focus on the contribution ... more Sociology and Human Rights: New Engagements is the first collection to focus on the contribution sociological approaches can make to analysis of human rights. Taking forward the sociology of human rights which emerged from the 1990s, it presents innovative analyses of global human rights struggles by new and established authors. The collection includes a range of new work addressing issues such as genocide in relation to indigenous peoples, rights-based approaches in development work, trafficking of children, and children’s rights in relation to political struggles for the decriminalisation of same-sex sexual activity in India. It examines contexts ranging from Rwanda and South Korea to Northern Ireland and the city of Barcelona. The collection as a whole will be of interest to students and academics working in various disciplines such as politics, law and social policy, and to practitioners working on human rights for various governmental and non-governmental organisations, as well...
Sociology, 2012
If sociology is to be revitalised to address power, inequalities and resistance in the contempora... more If sociology is to be revitalised to address power, inequalities and resistance in the contemporary global context, then the development of the sociology of human rights is an urgent necessity. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) proclaimed in 1948 that ‘recognition of the inherent dignity and of the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family is the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the world’ (United Nations, 1948). Since that Declaration was made, the governmental institutionalisation and cultural circulation of human rights have increased the utilisation of such rights in many contexts, such that the need for a dynamic sociology of human rights should be increasingly apparent. In this foreword to The Sociology of Human Rights we first introduce human rights and existing sociological research on human rights before outlining the Special Issue’s key themes and the articles in turn.
Introducing Forced Migration
... Look at one or more of these for statistical background Cohen, Roberta and Deng, Francis M. 1... more ... Look at one or more of these for statistical background Cohen, Roberta and Deng, Francis M. 1998. Masses in Flight:The Global Crisis of Internal Displacement. ... London: Earthscan Publications. Picciotto, Robert,Wicklin,Warren van, and Rice, Edward. 2001. ...
Sociology, Oct 2012
If sociology is to be revitalised to address power, inequalities and resistance in the contempora... more If sociology is to be revitalised to address power, inequalities and resistance in the contemporary global context, then the development of the sociology of human rights is an urgent necessity. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) proclaimed in 1948 that 'recognition of the inherent dignity and of the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family is the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the world' (United Nations, 1948). Since that Declaration was made, the governmental institutionalisation and cultural circulation of human rights have increased the utilisation of such rights in many contexts, such that the need for a dynamic sociology of human rights should be increasingly apparent. In this foreword to The Sociology of Human Rights we first introduce human rights and existing sociological research on human rights before outlining the Special Issue's key themes and the articles in turn.
International Journal of Human Rights, Nov 2012
The International Journal of Human Rights, Nov 2010
Creating Stable Futures: Positive Outcomes Framework, 2022
The Creating Stable Futures Positive Outcomes Framework is the result of a 12-month participatory... more The Creating Stable Futures Positive Outcomes Framework is the result of a 12-month participatory research study into understanding how to ensure protection, support and positive outcomes for children and young people who have arrived in the UK and have experienced modern slavery or human trafficking.
Creating Stable Futures: Human Trafficking, Participation and Outcomes for Children , 2022
Final report of a 12-month participatory research study into understanding how to ensure protecti... more Final report of a 12-month participatory research study into understanding how to ensure protection, support and positive outcomes for children and young people who have arrived in the UK and have experienced modern slavery or human trafficking. This study was conducted by a partnership formed by the Helena Kennedy Centre for International Justice at Sheffield Hallam University, the University of Bedfordshire and ECPAT UK (Every Child Protected Against Trafficking).
UNICEF, 2020
This evidence review aims to address these specific issues documenting what we know about the ext... more This evidence review aims to address these specific issues documenting what we know about the extent, nature and consequences of child sexual abuse and exploitation for children in different contexts and the evidence on effective interventions and strategies to prevent and respond to it.
Report of Shared Learning Event held in Lagos, Nigeria: 17-18 January 2018, 2018
1 See Appendix 2 for a list of organisations involved in the SLE. 6 NIGERIAN CONTEXT Nigeria is A... more 1 See Appendix 2 for a list of organisations involved in the SLE. 6 NIGERIAN CONTEXT Nigeria is Africa's most populated country with an estimated current population of approximately 182.2 million (Human Development Report, 2016). Although considerable wealth is generated from oil reserves there are also high levels of poverty experienced by a considerable proportion of Nigerian nationals. Nigeria is divided into 36 States and the federal capital is located in Abuja. The states are further disaggregated into six geopolitical zones: South-South, South-East, South-West, North-Central, North-West, and North-East. Nigeria has over 500 ethnic groups with the largest being Hausa, Ibo and Yoruba. While Nigeria is a religiously diverse country, Christianity and Islam are the most predominantly practiced religions in the South and North of the country respectively. This report details these historical, structural and situational factors relating to Nigeria's post-independence transition and how these relate to migration and, more specifically, human trafficking. To do this a timeline of key political events plus events relating to human trafficking has been compiled, with input from the 29 participants attending the SLE. This historical and contextual knowledge will now inform remaining fieldwork and analysis.
Report of Shared Learning Event held in Tirana, Albania: 24-26 October 2017, 2018
This report describes the first stages of an ethically-led, two-year research study into understa... more This report describes the first stages of an ethically-led, two-year research study into understanding the causes, dynamics and ‘vulnerabilities’ to and resilience against human trafficking in three source countries– Albania, Viet Nam and Nigeria – plus the support needs of people from these countries who have experienced trafficking when identified as potential ‘victims’ of trafficking in the UK. These countries have consistently been the top three countries for referrals of potentially trafficked persons into the National Referral Mechanism (NRM) within the UK. This study has been conducted in partnership between the University of Bedfordshire and the International Organization for Migration (IOM). The research study uses an IOM Determinants of Vulnerability model in its examination and analysis of vulnerabilities to and resilience against human trafficking. This model identifies risk and protective factors for vulnerable migrants across five different levels – individual, household and family, community, structural and situational. The focus of this report is on Albania, detailing knowledge, learning and emerging themes following a Shared Learning Event (SLE) held in Tirana, Albania, that took place between 24 and 26 October 2017.
Research Report 86, Home Office Ravi KS Kohli, Patricia Hynes, Helen Connolly, Angela Thurnham, ... more Research Report 86, Home Office
Ravi KS Kohli, Patricia Hynes, Helen Connolly, Angela Thurnham, David Westlake and Kate D'Arcy (University of Bedfordshire)
Breaking the Wall of Silence: Practitioners’ Responses to Trafficked Children and Young People, 2009