Drugs and alcoholNews, research, policy and practice of use to all professionals working with families where substance misuse is an issue, or a potential issue.
FI research » Drugs and alcohol
From this page you can access all the Fatherhood Institute’s Research Summaries…just click on the links below.
Fatherhood Institute Main Research Summary: the Costs and Benefits of Active Fatherhood
Fatherhood Institute Research Summary: Young Fathers
Fatherhood Institute Research Summary: Separated Families
Fatherhood Institute Research Summary: Fathers, Mothers, Work and Family
Maternal and Infant Health in the Perinatal Period: The Father’s Role
Fatherhood Institute Research Summary: Anti-social Behaviour and Fatherhood
Fatherhood Institute Research Summary: Fathers’ Influence Over Children’s Education
Fatherhood Institute Research Summary: Fathers Attending Births
Fatherhood Institute Research Summary: Fathers and Disabled Children
Fatherhood Institute Research Summary: Fathers and Smoking
Fatherhood Institute Research Summary: Fathers and Post-natal Depression
Fatherhood Institute Research Summary: Expectant and New Fathers’ Information Needs
Fatherhood Institute Research Summary: Fathers and Breastfeeding
External research » Drugs and alcohol
African-Caribbean fathers should not be viewed as a ‘hard to reach’ group and are passionate about the health and well-being of their children – but there are major barriers to their accessing of services, including:
not knowing what services are available
negative views and experiences of GP and hospital services
the maternal focus of child health services
gendered attitudes towards preventative healthcare
views, experiences and anticipation of cultural and racial insensitivity.
Practice » Drugs and alcohol
Britain’s dads are more actively involved in their children’s lives than ever before. And we know fathers matter hugely to their children.
External research » Drugs and alcohol
Rosie Meek’s paper ‘The parenting possible selves of young fathers in prison’ draws on the social psychological concept of ‘possible selves’ to explore young imprisoned dads’ parenting aspirations and concerns.
Practice » Drugs and alcohol
You can download this form from the Related Documents section below, and use it to gather information about young dads accessing your service.
Practice » Drugs and alcohol
You can download the form from the Related Documents section below, and use it to give to a "third party" to take home to a dad, and return to the service.