I joined the Centre for Child Wellbeing and Protection in 2019 after completing my Master's Degree in Psychology. As a Research Fellow, my work at the Centre entails evaluating innovations and adaptations in children and families' social care using qualitative, creative and mixed methods. I worked on a variety of research projects in collaboration with third sector organisations. Currently, I am contributing to the following:
From March to November 2021, I also collaborated with the Dementia and Ageing research group on the project "Creating Better Lives?", an evaluation of the impact of the Life Changes Trust, which aimed to transform the lives of people living with dementia, their unpaid carers and young people with care experience. The aim of the evaluation was to gauge the impact of projects funded by the Trust on individuals, communities and policy as well as their sustainability, with the final aim of defining the Trust's wider legacy.
In March 2022, my collaboration with the Division of Dementia and Ageing continued as I assisted on a project for Myeloma Patients Europe on the priorities of people of working age living with myeloma.
My research interests include domestic abuse, adult and child protection, violence, integration and social equity.
Article
Hale H, Bracewell K, Bellussi L, Jenkins R, Alexander J, Devaney J & Callaghan JEM (2024) The Child Protection Response to Domestic Violence and Abuse: a Scoping Review of Interagency Interventions, Models and Collaboration. Journal of Family Violence. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10896-024-00681-4
Article
Forbat L, Sedgley T & Bellussi L (2023) Multiple Myeloma in People of Working Age: A Systematic Review and Evidence Synthesis of Experiences of Paid and Unpaid Work. European Journal of Cancer Care, 2023, Art. No.: 6292479. https://doi.org/10.1155/2023/6292479
Article
Lucas S & Bellussi L (2023) "It is like talking to very good robots": experiences of online support groups for parents of babies under twelve months during the United Kingdom COVID-19 lockdown. Qualitative Social work. https://doi.org/10.1177/14733250231185066
Conference Paper (unpublished)
Bellussi L (2023) “But one of the best things is, I don’t feel so bound”: how a specialised youth work model can support children affected by domestic abuse.. Alexander J (Research Group), Plumpton J (Research Group) & Callaghan J (Research Group) ECDV Reykjavik 2023; Edinburgh Community Psychology Festival 2023., 01.04.2023.
Exhibition
Public engagement event - Young people's participation project
Bellussi L, Alexander J & Callaghan J Public engagement event - Young people's participation project.
Research Report
An independent evaluation of the Life Changes Trust. Final Report
McCabe L, Ashworth R, Bellussi L, Blair N, Brown T, Callaghan J, Cheung M, Emond R, Gibson G, Goodwin K, Gray I, Hamilton T, Lamont M, Oliver H & Ormston R (2021) An independent evaluation of the Life Changes Trust. Final Report. Life Changes Trust. United Kingdom. https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.29438.56649
Research Report
Creating Better Lives? An Evaluation of the Life Changes Trust. Interim Report
McCabe L, Ashworth R, Bellussi L, Brown T, Callaghan J, Cheung M, Crisp S, Curreri A, Emond R, Gibson G, Hale H, Hamilton T, Kelly C, Lamont M & Oliver H (2021) Creating Better Lives? An Evaluation of the Life Changes Trust. Interim Report. The Life Changes Trust. https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.16016.79367
Research Report
Callaghan J, Bellussi L, Grant M, Gray C, Komvoki N, Warburton J & Wilson S (2020) Rapid Research in Covid-19 Programme. Report for the Chief Scientist Office. Scottish Government, 2020.. Chief Scientist Office. Edinburgh. https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.26764.69763
Research Report
Callaghan J, Morran D, Alexander J, Bellussi L, Beetham T & Hooper J (2020) Make A Change: An evaluation of the implementation of an early response intervention for those who have used abusive behaviours in their intimate relationships.. Respect UK. Stirling. https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.31398.09283
Research Report
Make a Change: A report on a consultation on adapting Make a Change for older adults.
Callaghan J, Bellussi L & Alexander J (2020) Make a Change: A report on a consultation on adapting Make a Change for older adults.. Respect UK. Stirling.
Research Report
Callaghan J & Bellussi L (2020) Make A Change: A report on a consultation with LGBTQ+ groups in Brighton and Hove on the development of an early response for LGBTQ+ people who behave abusively in intimate relationships.. Respect UK. Stirling.
Research Report
Open Kindergarten: Improving Family Support Provision in Scotland
Hale H, Callaghan J, Gada A & Bellussi L (2020) Open Kindergarten: Improving Family Support Provision in Scotland. Crisp S (Research Group) Children in Scotland. Stirling. https://childreninscotland.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Open-Kindergarten-University-of-Stirling-Final-Report-June-2020.pdf; https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.28462.08006
Research Report
Tanya B, Bellussi L & Callaghan J (2020) Peer mentoring for the transition from care. An Evaluation of a Pilot produced for Falkirk Local Authority.. Falkirk Council. Stirling.
