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
The Fatherhood Institute’s extensive review of international evidence about the costs and benefits of active fatherhood can help inform the development of policy and practice.
External research » Drugs and alcohol
Supporting disabled parents and parents with additional support needs: SCIE ADULTS’ SERVICES KNOWLEDGE REVIEW
Authors: Jenny Morris and Michele Wates
Published: November 2006 in the UK, by the Social Care Institute for Excellence
This SCIE ‘knowledge review’ is about parents with physical and/or sensory impairments, learning difficulties, mental health problems, long-term illnesses such as HIV/AIDS, and drug or alcohol problems.
Practice » Drugs and alcohol
The Men’s Advice Line provides a range of services aimed at men experiencing domestic abuse from their partner.
They do this by:
· Giving men a chance to talk about their experiences
· Providing emotional support
· Providing practical advice
· Providing sign-posting to a range of services including housing and legal options
· Providing solutions that are focussed on the needs of our callers
· Non-judgmental approach
· Informed by research
· Led by practice
Contact:
0808 801 0327
Opening Hours: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 10am-1pm and 2pm-5pm
Practice » Drugs and alcohol
Nearly half of parents (46%) contacting YoungMinds Parents Information Service for advice are worried about their 12-16 year olds.
FI research » Drugs and alcohol
1. Parental conflict
The substantial negative effects on children of parental conflict and hostility are well documented in both intact and non-intact families (Cummings et al, 2004; Reynolds, 2001).
Practice » Drugs and alcohol
A multi-agency approach in a mosque environment during Ramadan (holy Islamic month) for Bangladeshi fathers in Tower Hamlets, east London – run by NAFAS (see below for contact details).