My profile

Biography

Academic and professional qualifications

BA (Hons) Law and Economics, University of Kent, 1991.

PhD by thesis: ‘The legal and economic dynamics of domestic violence.’ Nottingham Trent University, 1995.

Impact

Compassionate end-of-life care

Improving social and health care for substance users, their families and friends, and the practitioners who support them.

Research outputs

  • Books (authored/edited/special issues)

    Witham, G., Galvani, S., Wright, S., Yarwood, G. (2022) Substance Use, End-of-Life Care and Multiple Deprivation Practice and Research. Routledge.

  • Chapters in books

    Wright, S., Galvani, S., Yarwood, G.A. (2022) 'Seeing the common ground: family and practitioner caregivers’ perspectives of palliative care for people using substances.' In Witham, G., Galvani, S., Wright, S., Yarwood, G.A. (ed.) Substance Use, End of life care and Multiple Deprivation: practice and research. Abingdon: Routledge, pp. 42-58.

    Webb, L. (2022) 'Improving end of life care for people with co-existing mental health and substance use.' In Witham, G., Galvani, S., Wright, S., Yarwood, G.A. (ed.) Substance Use, End of Life Care and Multiple Deprivation: practice and research. London: Routledge, pp. 91-104.

    Galvani, S., Wright, S., Witham, G. (2022) 'Reflections and recommendations: multiple disadvantage, substance use and end-of-life care.' Substance Use, End-of-Life Care and Multiple Deprivation. Routledge,

    Wright, S., Clayson, A., Ashby, J. (2022) 'Death is not an abstract now: approaching end of life as someone using substances.' Substance Use, End-of-Life Care and Multiple Deprivation. Routledge,

    Galvani, S., Dance, C., Wright, S. (2022) 'Views from the coalface: social and health care professionals working with people using substances at, or near, the end of their lives.' Substance Use, End-of-Life Care and Multiple Deprivation. Routledge,

    Wright, S., Yarwood, G. (2022) 'When long-term recovery isn’t an option: people at the end of life.' In Galvani, S., Roy, A., Clayson, A. (ed.) Long-Term Recovery from Substance Use: European perspectives. Policy Press, pp. 170-182.

    Wright, S.J. (2000) 'Treatment services for amphetamine users..' Understanding and responding to drug use: the role of qualitative research..

    Wright, S.J. (2000) 'Women’s use of drugs: gender specific factors..' Drug Misuse and Motherhood..

    Wright, S.J. (1995) 'The role of the police in combating domestic violence..' Gender and Crime..

  • Reports

    Webb, L., Wright, S. End of Life Care for People with Alcohol and other Drug Problems: Scoping Review of Existing Database Evidence. Manchester Metropolitan University.

    Galvani, S., Wright, S., Witham, G., Webb, L., Yarwood, G., Clayson, A. (2023) Executive Summary: Will a new approach to end-of-life care for people who use substances improve their access to, and experience of, palliative and end-of-life care?. Manchester Metropolitan University.

    Galvani, S., Webb, L., Yarwood, G., Wright, S., Witham, G., Clayson, A. (2023) Will a new approach to end-of-life care for people who use substances improve their access to, and experience of, palliative and end-of-life care?. Manchester: Manchester Metropolitan University.

    Webb, L., Dance, C., Wright, S., Ralphs, R. (2022) Alcohol Care Teams: summary of a review for Manchester. Manchester Metropolitan University.

    Webb, L., Dance, C., Wright, S., Ralphs, R. (2021) Manchester Alcohol Care Team Consultation and Evaluation Report.

    Galvani, S., Wright, S. (2019) Palliative and End of Life Care for People with Alcohol and Drug Problems. Metropolis, Manchester Metropolitan University.

    Galvani, S., Wright, S., Witham, G. (2019) Good practice guidance: supporting people with substance problems at the end of life.. Metropolis, Manchester Metropolitan University.

    Galvani, S., Dance, C., Wright, S.J. (2018) Experiences of hospice and substance use professionals: End of Life Care for People with Alcohol and Drug Problems. Research Briefing No. 5. Manchester Metropolitan University.

    Templeton, L., Yarwood, G., Wright, S., Galvani, S. (2018) Experiences of families, friends and carers: End of Life Care for People with Alcohol and Drug Problems. Research Briefing No. 4. Manchester Metropolitan University.

    Galvani, S.A., Dance, C., Wright, S. (2018) Experiences of hospice and substance use professionals: End of Life Care for People with Alcohol and Drug Problems. Manchester Metropolitan University.

    Ashby, J., Wright, S., Galvani, S. (2018) Interviews with people at the end of life: End of Life Care for People with Alcohol and Drug Problems: Research Briefing No. 3. Manchester Metropolitan University.

    Ashby, J., Wright, S., Galvani, S. (2018) RESEARCH REPORT Interviews with people at the end of life: End of Life Care for People with Alcohol and Drug Problems.

    Webb, L., Wright, S., Galvani, S. (2018) Research Briefing No. 2: End of life care for people with alcohol and other drug problems: Scoping of exisiting database evidence. Research Briefing.. Manchester Metropolitan University.

    Wright, S.J., Yarwood, G., Templeton, L., Galvani, S. (2018) End of life care for people with alcohol and other drug problems. Secondary analysis of interviews with family members, friends and carers bereaved through a relative’s substance use.. Manchester Metropolitan University.

    Yarwood, G.A., Wright, S., Templeton, L., Galvani, S. (2018) End of Life care for people with alcohol and other drug problems: Qualitative analysis of primary interviews with family members, friends and carers.. Manchester Metropolitan University.

    Webb, L., Wright, S., Galvani, S. (2017) End of life care for people with alcohol and other drug problems: scoping review of existing database evidence..

    Wright, S.J., Disley, E., Taylor, C., Kruithof, K., Winpenny, E., Liddle, M., Sutherland, A., Lilford, R., McAteer, L., Francis, V. (2016) Evaluation of the Offender Liaison and Diversion Trial Schemes. RAND Corporation.

    Liddle, M., Boswell, G., Wright, S.J., Francis, V., Perry, R. (2016) TRAUMA AND YOUNG OFFENDERS A REVIEW OF THE RESEARCH AND PRACTICE LITERATURE. Nacro / Beyond Youth Custody.

    Wright, S.J., Liddle, M. (2014) Developing trauma-informed resettlement for young custody leavers: a practitioner's guide.. Nacro.

    Wright, S.J., Liddle, M. (2014) Young offenders and trauma: experience and impact: a practitioner's guide.. Nacro.

    Wright, S.J., Taylor, J., Burrowes, N., Disley, E., Liddle, M., Maguire, M., Rubin, J. (2014) Intermediate Outcomes Of Mentoring Interventions: A Rapid Evidence Assessment.. National Offender Management Service.

    Wright, S.J., Burrowes, N., Disley, E., Liddle, M., Maguire, M., Rubin, J., Taylor, J. (2014) Intermediate Outcomes Of Arts Projects: A Rapid Evidence Assessment.. National Offender Management Service.

    Wright, S.J. (2014) Family support at court.. http://www.thamesvalleypartnership.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/FINAL-TVP-Family-Support-at-Court-report-May2014.pdf.

    Wright, S.J., Liddle, M. (2014) The ADAPT project. Final evaluation report..

    Wright, S.J., Liddle, M., Hazel, N. (2013) Young People Friendly Neighbourhoods Programme Evaluation..

    Wright, S., Hazel, N., Liddle, M., Renshaw, J., Gray, P. (2012) Evaluation of North West Resettlement Consortium for Young People. University of Salford: Centre for Social Research and ARCS UK.

    Wright, S., Hazel, N., Liddle, M., Renshaw, J., Gray, P. (2012) Evaluation of South West Resettlement Consortium for Young People. Centre for Social Research, University of Salford and ARCS UK.

    Chakraborti, N., Gadd, D., Gray, P., Wright, S., Duggen, M. (2011) Public Authority Commitment and Action to Eliminate Harassment and Targeted Violence. Equality and Human Rights Commission.

    Wright, S.J., Hazel, N. (2011) Evaluation of Youth Crime Action Plan (YCAP) activities in Blackburn with Darwen..

    Haines, K., Gray, P., Liddle, M., Tofts, C., Wright, S. (2011) Linking Policy, Strategy, Management and Practice: Informing and Modernising Care in a Substance Misuse Treatment Community. University of Swansea.

    Wright, S., Gray, P., McAteer, L., Watts, E., Haines, K., Liddle, M. (2011) Evaluation of the Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT) Pilot Project. Welsh Government.

    Maguire, M., Holloway, K., Liddle, M., Gordon, F., Gray, P., Smith, A., Wright, S. (2010) Evaluation Of The Transitional Support Scheme (TSS). Welsh Assembly Government.

    Wright, S.J. (2010) Evaluation of Community Alcohol Partnerships (CAPs) in Cambridgeshire..

    Wright, S.J., McAteer, L., Liddle, M. (2009) Evaluation of the Ipswich Street Drinking Project..

    Maguire, M., Holloway, K., Liddle, M., Gordon, F., Gray, P., Smith, A., Wright, S.J. (2009) Evaluation of the Transitional Support Scheme (TSS).. Welsh Assembly Government. http://gov.wales/statistics-and-research/evaluation-transitional-support-scheme/?lang=en.

    Wright, S.J., Gray, P. (2009) Employment support for ex-offenders..

    Wright, S.J., Gray, P., Watts, E., McAteer, L., Hazel, N., Liddle, M., Haines, K. (2009) Evaluation of the Early Parenting Intervention Programme for drug-misusing parents. Swansea University.

    Wright, S.J., Liddle, M., McAteer, L., Smith, A., Gray, P., Haines, K. (2009) Evaluation of the INCLUDE programme.. Welsh Assembly Government. http://www.gov.wales/topics/people-and-communities/communities/safety/substancemisuse/research/includeeval/?lang=en.

    Maruna, S., Wright, S.J., Francis, V., Liddle, M., McAteer, L., Watts, E. (2008) Reducing Offending: A Critical Review of the International Research Evidence.. NIO Research and Statistical Series: Report No. 18. ISBN 1 903 68626 1 http://www.rethinking.org.nz/images/newsletter%20PDF/Issue%2057/Northern%20Ireland%20Lit%20Review%20of%20Reducing%20Reoffending.pdf.

    Wright, S.J. (2008) Suffolk Drug Misuse Needs Assessment..

    Maruna, S., Wright, S.J., Brown, J., van Marle, F., Devlin, R., Liddle, M. (2006) Youth Conferencing as Shame Management: Results of a Long-term Follow-Up Study.. Northern Ireland Youth Justice Agency. http://www.youthjusticeagencyni.gov.uk/document_uploads//SHAD_MARUNA_STUDY.pdf.

    Wright, S.J., Patel, S., Gammampila, A. (2005) Khat use among Somalis in four English cities.. RDS OLR 47/05 http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20110218135832/http:/rds.homeoffice.gov.uk/rds/pdfs05/r266.pdf: Home Office, RDS OLR 47/05 http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20110218135832/http:/rds.homeoffice.gov.uk/rds/pdfs05/r266.pdf.

    Wright, S.J., Patel, S., Gammampila, A. (2005) Khat use among Somalis in four English cities.. RDS OLR 47/05 http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20110218135832/http:/rds.homeoffice.gov.uk/rds/pdfs05/r266.pdf: Home Office, RDS OLR 47/05 http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20110218135832/http:/rds.homeoffice.gov.uk/rds/pdfs05/r266.pdf.

    Pitcher, J., Liddle, M., Wright, S.J., Haines, S., Toms, J. (2005) Evaluation of restorative policing for Devon and Cornwall Constabulary..

    Wright, S.J., Blood, I., Miller, K., Edwards, L. (2004) Drug Testing Evaluation: the qualitative examination..

    Wright, S.J. (2004) Young People's Substance Misuse Needs Assessment.

    Wright, S.J. (2003) Assessment of the Accommodation Plus pilots..

    Wright, S.J., Pitcher, J. (2003) An evaluation of Leeds SRB3 Community Safety Neighbourhood Project..

    Fraser, P., Wright, S.J., Gray, P., Grimshaw, R. (2003) A multi-site study of the impact of supported housing on the lifestyles of problematic drug users..

  • Journal articles

    Galvani, S., Wright, S., Clayson, A. (2023) 'Towards a dignified death: a new approach to care for people using substances who are at, or near, the end of their lives.' International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 20(10) pp. 5858-5858.

    Higgs, P., Yarwood, G. (2020) 'Highlighting the palliative care needs of people using drugs.' Collegian: The Australian Journal of Nursing Practice, Scholarship and Research, 27(5) pp. 581-582.

    Witham, G., Yarwood, G., Wright, S., Galvani, S. (2019) 'An ethical exploration of the narratives surrounding substance use and pain management at the end of life: a discussion paper.' Nursing Ethics, 27(5) pp. 1344-1354.

    Gray, P., Wright, S. (2011) 'Restorative practice in prisons: assessing the impact of the demise of the Inside Out Trust.' Prison Service Journal, 194pp. 33-37.

    Grogan, S., Shepherd, S., Evans, R., Wright, S., Hunter, G. (2006) 'Experiences of anabolic steroid use: In-depth interviews with men and women body builders.' Journal of Health Psychology, 11(6) pp. 845-856.

    Grogan, S., Evans, R., Wright, S., Hunter, G. (2004) 'Femininity and muscularity: accounts of seven women body builders.' Journal of Gender Studies, 13pp. 49-61.

    Grogan, S., Evans, R., Wright, S., Hunter, G. (2004) 'Femininity and muscularity: Accounts of seven women body builders.' Journal of Gender Studies, 13(1) pp. 49-61.

    Grogan, S., Evans, R., Wright, S., Hunter, G. (2004) 'Motivations for bodybuilding: accounts of seven women body-builders.' Journal of Gender Studies,

    Klee, H., Wright, S., Carnwath, T., Merrill, J. (2001) 'The role of substitute therapy in the treatment of problem amphetamine use.' Drug and Alcohol Review, 20(4) pp. 417-429.

    Wright, S., Grogan, S., Hunter, G. (2001) 'Body-builders' Attitudes Towards Steroid Use.' Drugs: Education, Prevention and Policy, 8(1) pp. 91-95.

    Wright, S., Klee, H. (2001) 'Violent Crime, Aggression and Amphetamine: What are the implications for drug treatment services?.' Drugs: Education, Prevention and Policy, 8(1) pp. 73-90.

    Wright, S., Grogan, S., Hunter, G. (2000) 'Motivations for anabolic steroid use among bodybuilders.' Journal of Health Psychology, 5(4) pp. 566-571.

    Wright, S., Klee, H. (2000) 'Developing drug services for amphetamine users: Taking account of gender-specific factors.' Journal of Substance Use, 5(2) pp. 122-130.

    Wright, S., Klee, H. (1999) 'A Profile of Amphetamine Users Who Present to Treatment Services and Do Not Return.' Drugs: Education, Prevention and Policy, 6(2) pp. 226-241.

    Wright, S., Klee, H. (1999) 'A profile of amphetamine users who present to treatment services and do not return.' DRUGS-EDUCATION PREVENTION AND POLICY, 6(2) pp. 227-241.

    Klee, H., Wright, S., Morris, J. (1999) 'Amphetamine users in treatment: Factors associated with sustained abstinence from street drugs.' Addiction Research and Theory, 7(3) pp. 239-265.

    Wright, S., Klee, H., Reid, P. (1999) 'Attitudes of Amphetamine Users Towards Treatment Services.' Drugs: Education, Prevention and Policy, 6(1) pp. 71-86.

    Wright, S. (1998) 'Policing domestic violence: A Nottingham case-study.' Journal of Social Welfare and Family Law, 20(4) pp. 397-408.

    Wright, S., Klee, H., Reid, P. (1998) 'Interviewing illicit drug users: Observations from the field.' Addiction Research and Theory, 6(6) pp. 517-535.

  • Conference papers

    Webb, L., Wright, S. (2019) 'Cause of Death in Long-Term Substance Use: A Scoping Study and Review of The Implications For End of Life and Palliative Care.' In APSAD 2019 Conference. 38 (Supp 1). Hobart, Australia, 10/11/2019 - 13/11/2019. Wiley, pp. S6-S6.