24hr referral ContactMake a referral Research Home / Resources / Research Resources How are we doing? Resources for young people Information for Families and Carers Inspection Reports Resources for Staff Research Learning & development Safe Crisis Management Training Research is at the heart of our practice at Kibble, ensuring we continue to deliver the best outcomes for the young people we support. Our research is conducted on an international scale, exploring best practice in the fields of; childhood trauma, mental health and wellbeing, education, employability, secure care, supporting families and more. We have a dedicated researcher, and many of our staff have published research that is significantly contributing to developments in the field of child and youth care. Our Clinical Director, Dan Johnson, has completed a Winston Churchill Memorial Trust Fellowship on how trauma-informed principles can be translated into tangible practice in residential and secure care in the UK. Validation of the Massachusetts Youth Screening Instrument with a looked after population https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1359104518799119 The Massachusetts Youth Screening Instrument–version 2 (MAYSI-2) was developed to help identify mental health needs of young people admitted to youth detention centres. This study aimed to assess the validity of the MAYSI-2 in Scotland with a looked after and accommodated population. The MAYSI-2 had good internal consistency and exploratory factor analysis showed good overlap with the tool’s original factor model. Clinical Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 10.1177/1359104518799119, (135910451879911), (2018) Claire Reilly, Dan R Johnson and Kirstin Ferguson Adolescent Males and Firesetting: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis, Residential Treatment for Children & Youth https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/0886571X.2016.1159938 This research uses Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis to explore the lived experiences of firesetting in male adolescents in secure care. Key themes were identified that provides an insight into the function of this behaviour for this population. Claire Reilly & Dan Johnson (2016) 33:1, 36-50, DOI: 10.1080/0886571X.2016.1159938 An Exploration of the Evidence Regarding Psychological Treatment for Trauma Symptoms with Young People in Residential and Secure Care Submitted for publication in the Children and YOUTH Care Services Review: This review attempts to explore the current research into psychological treatment for trauma symptoms with young people in residential and secure care. A rapid evidence-based assessment approach is utilised, systematically searching eight online databases. Various modes of treatment are identified for use in residential settings for young people presenting with trauma symptomology. These are discussed in relation to efficacy, limitations and direction for future research. https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Dan_Johnson23/publications Full list of research articles by Dan Johnson held here: What should we do about trauma? https://thepsychologist.bps.org.uk/volume-31/june-2018/what-should-we-do-about-trauma Trauma Therapy: Exploring the Views of Young People in Care Download: Trauma Therapy: Exploring the Views of Young People in Care Evaluation Of Supportive Transitions Project For Young Care Leavers View Evaluation Of Supportive Transitions Project for Young Care Leavers Download Interested in these services? Contact us to discuss residential care placements. Get in touch About Kibble Guidance & Governance Our Mission, Vision & Values Our Social Enterprises Our History Our supporters Our Services Residential Care Secure care Education & Schools Early Years Services Specialist Intervention Services Community services Intensive Fostering Services Resources Resources for young people Information for Families and Carers Inspection Reports Research Learning & development Work with us Why work for Kibble? Student placements Volunteering Get involved Funding Foster with Us Cookie policyPrivacy policyAccessibilitySitemap Registered Office: Abercorn House, 79 Renfrew Road, Paisley, PA3 4DA © Kibble Education & Care Centre 2021. Scottish Charity No SC026917. Company limited by guarantee registered in Scotland No 158220. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. Cookie settingsCookie PolicyACCEPT