Consultancy
Specialist in child protection, alternative care, and systems reform
I offer consultancy services grounded in over 30 years of experience across social work research, policy, and practice—working alongside governments, NGOs, UN agencies, and academic institutions to strengthen child protection systems and promote safe, family-based care.
Whether you’re designing national policies, reforming residential care, or strengthening safeguarding policy, I can support you to navigate complex challenges and transform services that are in the best interests of children.
Strategic Advice and Policy Development
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Supporting governments and agencies to develop or revise child protection and alternative care policies and plans
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Embedding international standards like the UNCRC and Guidelines for the Alternative Care of Children
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Linking policy with practice to ensure feasibility and sustainability
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Research and Evidence
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Designing and delivering ethical, participatory research
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Evaluating programmes and reforms, with a focus on meaningful impact for children
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Developing practical tools and protocols for safeguarding and ethical data use
Programme Design and Technical Support
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Advising on the design of alternative care programmes and safeguarding interventions
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Technical support for governments, international NGOs, and foundations
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Collaborative planning with lived experience groups to ensure inclusive solutions
Training and Capacity Building
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Designing and delivering bespoke training for social workers, researchers, and policymakers
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Supporting implementation of care reforms, deinstitutionalisation strategies, and VAC prevention
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Building capacity for ethical evidence use in policymaking
Presentations and Keynote Speeches
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Keynote speeches on care reform, child protection, and violence prevention
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Conference presentations tailored to policy, practice, and academic audiences
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Guest lectures and workshops for universities and training providers
Recent speaking engagements include UNICEF (Beijing and Male), National Taiwan University.