The CSDR units aim to collaborate on initiatives in areas of common interest, particularly to further the mission of the University to meet the needs of underserved populations throughout the Caribbean region. We also share common strategies in the use of research, training and outreach activities as the mechanisms for meeting identified social needs and national development goals.
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Challenges in Adapting Field Placement |
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Putting Play into Practice |
Current Research
| Impact of Covid 19 on Female Workplace Productivity | 
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| Caribbean Abortion Access Project | 
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| Issues Related to Stigma, Discriminations and Human Rights of LGBTI People in Antigua & Barbuda | 
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Partner with Us
The CSDR have accumulated decades of experience in the development of community initiatives, training programmes and action research. Our impact is felt across the Caribbean region and we look forward to partnerships with organizations large and small to advance social development.
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Research Projects
- Prioritising Inclusion in Addressing Barbados’ Development Challenges.
Heron, Taitu and Piggott, Donnya(2019). - A Legislative Review of Restrictive Provisions Governing Women’s Access to Abortion in the Eastern Caribbean
Gray, Anika and Heron, Taitu (2020) - Challenges in adapting field placement during a pandemic: A Jamaican perspective. International Social Work, 64(2), 285–288.
Buchanan, C., & Bailey-Belafonte, S. (2021). - A Longitudinal Study on a Transitional Housing Intervention in Jamaica
- Trauma Informed Care for State Care Staff in the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) Jamaica.
- Children’s Use of Media in Jamaica
- Teaching of Literacy at Grade 1 in Primary Schools in Jamaica
- Strengthening of Networks and Services that Improve Citizen’s Access to and Experience of the Justice System in Jamaica
- Flexible Work Arrangements among four selected Government Agencies - National Water Commission, National Works Agency, National Housing Trust and HEART Trust.
- Workers and Job Satisfaction in the Caribbean: A Cross-National Survey
- Community Mental Health First Responders’ Sensitization and Training Project
Technical Reports
- Green Business Case Study - Dominica, Grenada and St. Lucia
Minott, C. & Dick-Forde, E. (2021) - Stakeholder Consultations on Strengthening Networks and Services that Improve Citizens’ Access to and Experience of the Justice System in Jamaica Summary Report. The Justice Undertakings for Social Transformation (JUST) Programme
Minott C, Gallimore H, Campbell, M. & Hoo A. (May 2020) - Protocol for Care Spaces in the Courts of Jamaica. The Justice Undertakings for Social Transformation (JUST) Programme - Strengthening Networks and Services that Improve Citizen’s Access to and Experience of the Justice System in Jamaica.
McBean A, Minott, C., & Hoo, A. (2020) - Protocol for Strengthening the Multi-Agency Interaction of Children with the Justice System and Victim Support Services. The Justice Undertakings for Social Transformation (JUST) Programme - Strengthening Networks and Services that Improve Citizen’s Access to and Experience of the Justice System in Jamaica.
McBean A, Minott, C., & Hoo, A. (2020)
