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Research &
Publications

Rigorous research and in-depth publications that strengthen understanding, inform policy and support improvement.

Evidence to inform learning and change.

This collection brings together independent analysis, conceptual work and publications grounded in statutory review learning and safeguarding practice.

ANALYSIS

Conceptual papers

New ways of understanding recurring safeguarding challenges.

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INSIGHT

In-depth publications

Detailed exploration of learning across cases, services and systems.

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DECISIONS

Policy implications

Evidence framed to support strategic and operational decision-making.

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IMPROVEMENT

Practice development

Research translated into implications for better safeguarding.

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Available publications

THEMATIC ANALYSIS · 3 PAGES · 2026

Thematic Review Findings: Domestic Abuse-Related Suicides

Methodology, confidentiality assurance and findings from a thematic analysis of 61 domestic abuse-related death reviews.

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LEGAL REFERENCE · 2 PAGES · 2026

Domestic Abuse-Related Suicide: Selected Legal Authorities

A carefully qualified guide to Dhaliwal, Wallace, Allen and Maughan, with current statutory context and live primary links.

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EVIDENCE & PRACTICE · 2 PAGES · 2026

Domestic Abuse, Suicide and Escalation

Evidence-informed practice considerations that distinguish homicide timeline research from suicide assessment and avoid false prediction.

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KEY AREAS · 1 PAGE · 2026

Recognising Cumulative Harm

Six headline areas for connecting history, understanding interacting adversity, keeping the person in view, sharing the whole picture, acting before crisis and testing improvement.

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PRACTICE AND ASSURANCE · 2 PAGES · 2026

Beyond Recommendations

A practice-focused paper on strengthening implementation and moving beyond completion measures towards evidence of meaningful change.

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