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Biography
Sarah West is a post-graduate researcher who has been working on projects in the domestic and sexual violence field since 2017, previously conducting non-academic research at third sector organisations Galop and SafeLives. Their research approach prioritises empowerment based and participatory methods of design and evaluation.
Sarah has previously conducted a number of community research projects with a focus on LGBT+ experiences of domestic and sexual violence, and maintains connections with the international LGBT+ domestic abuse network. Sarah has contributed specialist LGBT+ knowledge via steering groups and advisory boards for a number of research projects.
Sarah has also conducted research and evaluation in a variety of NHS mental health topics, stemming from their early career as a front line worker in the substance misuse field and completing a practice focused MSc in Alcohol and Drug studies at the University of the West of Scotland.
Research Interests
Having started their PhD in 2021, Sarah's current research focuses on the needs of people providing informal support to survivors of sexual violence, and the role of digital interventions in meeting those needs.
Sarah maintains an ongoing interest in trauma informed research practices.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Alcohol and Drug Studies, MSc, University of the West of Scotland
1 Oct 2010 → 30 Jun 2013
Award Date: 1 Nov 2013
Keywords
- H Social Sciences (General)
- Domestic Abuse
- Sexual violence
- Self-management
- Informal Support Networks
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Family abuse targeting queer family members: An argument to address problems of visibility in local services and civic life
Donovan, C., Magic, J. & West, S., 1 Oct 2024, In: Journal of Family Violence. 39, 7, p. 1337-1349 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Sexual violence: A snapshot of those harming LGBT+ people
West, S., Bewley, C., Withers-Green, L. & Carlisle, E., 2 Feb 2023, Galop. 28 p.Research output: Book/Report › Other report
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Can a digital intervention boost resilience in informal networks of survivors of sexual violence?
West, S., Carter, G., O'Doherty, L., Martin, F., Turner, A. & Gregory, A., 25 Mar 2022.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster
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LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Service Provision Mapping Study
Donovan, C., Magic, J. & West, S., 22 Feb 2022, Galop. 25 p.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
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LGBT+ People & Sexual Violence
West, S., Bewley, C., Honor, G. & Withers-Green, L., 20 Apr 2022, Galop. 38 p.Research output: Book/Report › Other report
Open Access
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Strengthening collaboration to address ‘imposter participants’ in research on LGBTQ+ domestic and sexual violence and abuse
West, S. (Speaker)
30 Oct 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Networks of Gender
West, S. (Organiser) & Schumacher, K. (Organiser)
27 Apr 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in conference
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Co-creating a digital intervention for informal supporters of sexual violence and abuse survivors.
West, S. (Speaker)
1 Jul 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Values in Action: Implementing a traumaresponsive ethical framework in co-creation of the first digital intervention for UK supporters
West, S. (Speaker)
8 Nov 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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LGBTQ+ Experiences of Informal Support after Sexual Violence and Abuse
West, S. (Speaker)
14 Mar 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation