Knowledge Hub
Research in 5 Minutes
Turning research and policy into practical guidance for professionals working with vulnerable people.
Keeping up to date with research and guidance can be difficult. Every year hundreds of studies and papers are published relating to communication, child development, trauma, neurodiversity, memory, vulnerability and investigative interviewing.
The Building Blocks Knowledge Hub translates the latest research into clear, practical guidance for busy professionals.
Rather than simply summarising research, each explains:
- The Research: A short summary of the study.
- What did the researcher find? 3-5 bullet points.
- What does this mean for practice? 3-5 practical implications.
- Further Reading: Link to the original paper.
Whether you work in justice, education, health or social care, the Knowledge Hub aims to bridge the gap between research and practice, helping professionals make evidence-informed decisions with confidence.
Supporting Communication with Vulnerable Defendants
Research in 5 Minutes Title and Authors Stein, R., Goodman-Delahunty, J., & Sourdin, T. (2025). A communication intermediary, an autistic defendant and cross-examination: a novel Australian case. Psychiatry, Psychology and Law. Published online 17 March 2025. The…
Understanding risk and vulnerability in children exposed to domestic violence
Research in 5 Minutes Title and Authors Vikander, M. & Strand, S. (2025). Enhancing domestic violence risk assessments with children’s perspectives: Exploring risk, vulnerability and protective factors through forensic interviews. Child & Family Social Work,…
