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PhD - University of Hull (2003)
Post-Graduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education – University of Birmingham (2006)
PG Diploma in Research Training - University of Hull (2001)
MA (Dist.) in Social Work - University of Hull (1996)
Diploma in Social Work - University of Hull (1996)
BA English Literature and Theatre Studies - University of Manchester (North Cheshire College) - (1986)
I joined MMU in September 2014 following six years at the University of Bedfordshire where I was Assistant Director of a social care research centre, the Tilda Goldberg Centre for Social Work and Social Care (TGC). Prior to that I held lectureships/senior lectureships at Birmingham and Warwick universities respectively. I completed my PhD on Women's Perspectives: the Role of Alcohol in Violence to Women at University of Hull in 2003.
I am a registered social worker, with a background in mental health, homelessness, and substance use in both the UK and USA. I have also worked for the probation service and with women experiencing domestic abuse. In addition my voluntary work in palliative care, needle exchange programmes, with people with HIV/Aids, and substance use services has kept me in touch with social care and social work practice.
I lead the Substance Use and Associated Behaviours (SUAB) Research Group and SUAB International Network.
I currently co-facilitate the dissertation module for the MA in Social Care and contribute to other units on the social work and social care programmes within MMU and as a guest lecturer for external programmes.
I currently have 10 PhD students studying at MMU and three who have recently successfully completed their PhDs. Current students include:
Albert Yates - Ancient Greek Philosophy and Addiction
Helen Ogilvie - Student alcohol consumption and the transition to university
Sarah Fox - Domestic violence and substance use: women's perspectives
Faisal Mahmood - Exploring reasons people 'did not attend' a community alcohol service
Jane Oyston - Child Sexual Exploitation and Alcohol Consumption
Kim Heanue - Social work practice with substance using parents
Marie Jameson - Kinship care and parental substance use
Hannah Todman - The impact of parental substance use on the long term outcomes for children
Anna Norton
John Mann
Successful PhD students include:
Sally Cornish - University of Bedfordshire
Kelly Alexander - University of Bedfordshire
Debbie Thackray - Manchester Metropolitan University
External PhD examination to date
My research and practice interests stem largely from my practice experiences in the UK and the USA. These include alcohol and other drug use, domestic and sexual abuse, child to parent violence, and mental distress.
S. Galvani (2017). Social work and substance use: Ecological perspectives on workforce development. Drugs: Education, Prevention and Policy. 24(6), pp.469-476.
S. Galvani, D. Allnock (2014). The Nature and Extent of Substance Use Education in Qualifying Social Work Programmes in England. Social Work Education. 33(5), pp.573-588.
G. Witham, S. Galvani, S. Wright, G. Yarwood (2022). Substance Use, End-of-Life Care and Multiple Deprivation Practice and Research. Routledge.
S. Galvani, A. Roy, A. Clayson (2022). Long-Term Recovery from Substance Use European Perspectives. Policy Press.
S. Galvani (2012). Supporting people with alcohol and drug problems: Making a difference. Policy Press.
SA. Galvani (2010). The role of alcohol in violence against women. Lambert Academic Publishing.
G. Witham, G. Yarwood, S. Wright, S. Galvani Troubling the narratives surrounding substance use and pain management at the end of life: “It’s just drug seeking behaviour isn’t it?”. Nursing Ethics.
G. Witham, S. Galvani, M. Peacock (2019). End of life care for people who use alcohol and other drugs: findings from a Rapid Evidence Assessment. Health and Social Care in the Community. 27(5), pp.637-650.
S. Galvani (2017). Social work and substance use: Ecological perspectives on workforce development. Drugs: Education, Prevention and Policy. 24(6), pp.469-476.
G. Manders, S. Galvani (2015). Learning from the Research Process: Discussing Sensitive Topics as a Cultural Outsider. Social Work Education. 34(2), pp.199-212.
S. Wadd, S. Galvani (2014). Working with Older People with Alcohol Problems: Insight from Specialist Substance Misuse Professionals and their Service Users. Social Work Education. 33(5), pp.656-669.
S. Galvani, D. Allnock (2014). The Nature and Extent of Substance Use Education in Qualifying Social Work Programmes in England. Social Work Education. 33(5), pp.573-588.
AJ. Hutchinson, S. Galvani, C. Dance (2013). Working with substance use: Levels and predictors of positive therapeutic attitudes across social care practitioners in England. Drugs: Education, Prevention and Policy. 20(4), pp.312-321.
S. Galvani, N. Ward (2013). Editorial. Social Work Education. 32(2), pp.139-140.
S. Galvani, A. Hutchinson, C. Dance (2013). Identifying and assessing substance use: Findings from a national survey of social work and social care professionals. British Journal of Social Work. pp.bct033-bct033.
S. Galvani, D. Forrester (2011). Guest Editorial. Practice. 23(4), pp.177-182.
S. George, S. Boulay, S. Galvani (2011). Domestic Abuse Among Women Who Misuse Psychoactive Substances. Addictive Disorders & Their Treatment. 10(2), pp.43-49.
S. Galvani, D. Forrester (2011). How Well Prepared are Newly Qualified Social Workers for Working with Substance Use Issues? Findings from a National Survey in England. Social Work Education. 30(04), pp.422-439.
S. Galvani (2011). Think Family Safely: Enhancing the Response of Alcohol Services to Domestic Abuse and Families.
S. Galvani, N. Hughes (2010). Working with Alcohol and Drug Use: Exploring the Knowledge and Attitudes of Social Work Students. British Journal of Social Work. 40(3), pp.946-962.
TS. Svendsen, LB. Selseng, S. Galvani Developing education on problematic substance use in Norwegian social work bachelor’s degree. Social Work Education. 38(4), pp.544-551.
A. Argyriou, J. Widmer, B. Li (2009). Guest Editorial. J. Commun.. 4(11), pp.827-829.
S. Galvani (2007). Refusing to Listen: Are We Failing the Needs of People with Alcohol and Drug Problems?. Social Work Education. 26(7), pp.697-707.
SA. Galvani (2007). Safety in numbers? Tackling domestic abuse in couples and network therapies. Drug Alcohol Rev. 26(2), pp.175-181.
S. Galvani (2006). Alcohol and domestic violence: women's views. Violence Against Women. 12(7), pp.641-662.
S. Galvani (2006). Problem drug users and assault. International Journal of Drug Policy. 17(3), pp.248-249.
S. Galvani (2006). Safety first? The impact of domestic abuse on women's treatment experience. Journal of Substance Use. 11(6), pp.395-407.
S. Galvani (2004). Responsible disinhibition: Alcohol, men and violence to women. Addiction Research & Theory. 12(4), pp.357-371.
T. Mccarthy, S. Galvani (2004). SCARS: A New Model for Social Work with Substance Users. Practice. 16(2), pp.85-97.
S. Galvani (2001). Changing violent men. HEALTH RISK & SOCIETY. 3(3), pp.322-323.
S. Galvani (2001). The role of alcohol in violence against women: Why should social work care?. Practice. 13(2), pp.5-20.
S. Galvani (2000). Partner violence: A comprehensive review of 20 years of research. HEALTH RISK & SOCIETY. 2(2), pp.240-243.
S. Galvani (2000). Masculinities and violence. HEALTH RISK & SOCIETY. 2(2), pp.240-243.
S. Galvani (2000). The violences of men: How men talk about and how agencies respond to men's violence to women. HEALTH RISK & SOCIETY. 2(2), pp.240-243.
S. Galvani (2000). Consumers as providers in psychiatric rehabilitation. SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL SCIENCES REVIEW. 8(1), pp.91-92.
S. Galvani, S. Wright, G. Witham (2022). Reflections and recommendations: multiple disadvantage, substance use and end-of-life care. In: Substance Use, End-of-Life Care and Multiple Deprivation. Routledge,
S. Galvani, C. Dance, S. Wright (2022). Views from the coalface: social and health care professionals working with people using substances at, or near, the end of their lives. In: Substance Use, End-of-Life Care and Multiple Deprivation. Routledge,
S. Galvani, A. Roy, A. Clayson (2022). Conclusion: Critical reflections, theories and key messages. In: Long-Term Recovery from Substance Use: European Perspectives. pp.183-197.
A. Roy, S. Galvani, A. Clayson (2022). Recovery as long term: An introduction. In: Long-Term Recovery from Substance Use: European Perspectives. pp.3-14.
C. Dance, S. Galvani (2016). Substance use and disabilities: experiences of adults' social care professionals and implications for education and training. H. Loughran, W. Livingston. In: Substance use in social work education and training: preparing for and supporting practice. Routledge, pp.109-123.
C. Dance, S. Galvani, A. Hutchinson (2016). The extent and nature of practitioners encounters with alcohol and other drug use in social work and social care. H. Loughran, W. Livingston. In: Substance use in social work education and training: preparing for and supporting practice. Abingdon, Oxon: Routledge, pp.5-20.
S. Galvani, C. Toft (2015). Domestic abuse and women’s use of alcohol. In: Women and Alcohol: Social Perspectives. pp.85-99.
SA. Galvani, W. Livingston (2014). Working with people who use substances. In: Applying Research Evidence in Social Work Practice. Macmillan International Higher Education,
W. Livingston, S. Galvani (2014). Working with People who Experience Alcohol and Other Drug Problems. Palgrave Macmillan, pp.156-156.
SA. Galvani (2013). Alcohol or Drug Problems. In: The Blackwell Companion to Social Work. John Wiley & Sons,
S. Galvani (2013). Alcohol or Other Drug Problems. pp.203-14.
SA. Galvani, S. Wadd (2012). Working with people who use substances. In: Social Work with Adults. Macmillan International Higher Education,
SA. Galvani, A. Thurnam (2012). Social Policy and Substance Use. In: Social Work with Adults. Macmillan International Higher Education,
S. Galvani (2008). Working together: Responding to people with alcohol and drug problems. In: Social Work and Multi-Agency Working: Making a Difference. pp.105-126.
SA. Galvani, M. Peacock (2016). End of Life Care for People with Alcohol and Other Drug Problems: An Exploratory Study. London,
S. Galvani, MD. Allnock, A. Hutchinson, C. Dance, . others (2013). Substance Use In Social Work Education: A National Survey Of Social Work Qualifying Programmes In England.
S. Wadd, J. Randall, K. Edwards, A. Thake, S. Galvani, et al. L. McCabe. (2013). Alcohol misuse and cognitive impairment in older people: An exploratory study.
S. Galvani, MD. Allnock Building capacity and bridging the gaps.
S. Wadd, J. Randall, A. Thake, K. Edwards, S. Galvani, et al. L. McCabe, A. Coleman. (2013). Alcohol Misuse and Cognitive Impairment in Older People.
S. Galvani, G. Manders (2013). Developing a community alcohol support package: An exploratory study with a Punjabi Sikh community.
S. Galvani, C. Dance, A. Hutchinson (2011). RESEARCH BRIEFING.
S. Galvani, MG. Glynn, S. Wadd (2011). Evaluation of CASA Family Service.
S. Galvani, C. Dance, A. Hutchinson (2011). From the front line: alcohol, drugs and social care practice. A national study.
S. Galvani, D. Forrester (2011). Social work services and recovery from substance misuse: A review of the evidence. Scottish Government
S. Wadd, K. Lapworth, M. Sullivan, D. Forrester, S. Galvani (2011). Working with older drinkers.
S. Galvani, C. Dance, A. Hutchinson (2011). From the front line: Alcohol, drugs and social care practice.
S. Galvani, D. Forrester (2010). Integrated and Inter-professional Working: A Review of the Evidence. Final report to Welsh Assembly Government
S. Galvani (2010). Supporting families affected by substance use and domestic violence. Adfam, University of Bedfordshire and Stella Project
S. Galvani, D. Forrester (2008). What works in training social workers about drug and alcohol use? A survey of student learning and readiness to practice. Home Office London
S. Galvani, D. Forrester (2008). What works in training social workers about drug and alcohol use.
S. Galvani, C. Humphreys (2007). The impact of violence and abuse on engagement and retention rates for women in substance use treatment.
L. Templeton, S. Zohhadi, S. Galvani, R. Velleman (2006). Looking Beyond Risk”: Parental substance misuse, a scoping study. Final report to the Scottish Executive.
L. Templeton, S. Zohhadi, S. Galvani, R. Velleman (2006). Looking beyond risk.
SA. Galvani, W. Livingston (2015). Working with substance use and sight loss. A practice guide for substance use and sight loss professionals.
S. Galvani Alcohol Concern’s Information, Reseach and Policy Focus.
S. Galvani Alcohol Concern’s information and statistical digest.
S. Galvani (2014). Motivational Interviewing: Helping People Change. Social Work Education. 33, 854-855.
S. Galvani (2014). Adolescent-To-Parent Abuse: Current Understandings in Research, Policy and Practice. Social Work Education. 33, 135-136.
SA. Galvani (2012). Drugs, alcohol and postcode lotteries.
SA. Galvani (2012). Young people and alcohol: a pocket guide for social workers.
SA. Galvani (2012). Mental Health and Substance Use: a pocket guide for social workers.
T. McCarthy (2012). Alcohol and other drugs: a pocket guide for social workers.
T. McCarthy (2012). Children, Families and Substance Use.
W. Livingston (2012). Older people and alcohol: a pocket guide for social workers.
S. Galvani (2011). Curriculum Guide–Substance Use. available online at www. collegeofsocialwor k. org/uploadedFiles/TheCollege/Media_centre/Curriculum% 20Guide_Substance_17July2012_proofed. pdf.
SA. Galvani (2010). Living with domestic abuse and substance use.
SA. Galvani (2010). Grasping the nettle: alcohol and domestic violence.
S. Galvani, D. Forrester (2009). Social work and substance use: teaching the basics.
S. Galvani (2006). Safeguarding children: working with parental alcohol problems and domestic abuse. London: Alcohol Concern.
S. Galvani, A. Concern (2004). Grasping the nettle: alcohol and domestic violence.
S. Galvani (2003). Killing Granny. Addiction Research & Theory. 11, 283-284.
S. Galvani (2003). The Violence and Addiction Equation Christine Wekerle and Anne-Marie Wall BrunnerRoutledge. ISBN: 0-876-30959-7, 2002, 348 pp with index,# 39.99. Journal of Substance Use. 8, 134-134.
S. Galvani (2003). Killing Granny. Addiction Research & Theory. 11, 283-284.
S. Galvani Alcohol Concern’s Quarterly Information and Research Bulletin.
2015 European Child to Parent Violence Conference, Brighton (January 28-29)
April 2015 - National Conference at MMU to launch the Substance Use and Addictive Behaviours Research Group.
2007 - present - 1-2 national conferences or seminars each year in role as Chair of the BASW Special Interest Group in Alcohol and other Drugs.
2001 - ongoing: Referee for peer reviewed journals including:
Alcohol and sight loss: Scoping project. PI, £65,000 (Thomas Pocklington Trust/ALR UK). April 2013 – June 2014.
Project Evaluation: Empowering young people to address domestic and sexual violence. Co-applicant, £17,500 (AVA) June 2013-March 2016.
Aquarius Community Alcohol Support (CASP) Development Project: A Punjabi Sikh Community. PI, £45,000 (Aquarius Action Projects). April 2012 – Mar 2013.
Building Capacity, Bridging Gaps – Substance use in social work. education, training and employment. Lead PI (with A Hutchinson and C Dance) £49,000 (ALR UK). Feb 2012 – Mar 2013
National Survey of Social Workers: Experiences of Working With Substance Use, Co-PI, £45,000 (Tilda Goldberg Charitable Trust). Apr 2010 – Apr 2011
Evaluation of the Embrace Project, Alcohol Concern. £3,750 (funded by Alcohol Concern) Co-researcher. Apr 2008- Mar 2011
Evaluation of CASA Family Service. CASA Social Care Ltd - PI. £20,000. Oct 2010 – Mar 2011
The Tilda Goldberg Centre for Social Work and Social Care. Social Care Trust, led by D. Forrester, with M. Preston-Shoot, University of Bedfordshire. £1.1million. Mar 2009 – Mar 2014
Social Work Services and Recovery from Substance Misuse: A Review of the Evidence. Scottish Executive - PI, with D Forrester. £20,000. Mar 2010– Sep 2010
Luton Domestic Violence Strategy: Groundwork. (led by J. Neale, Univ of Beds.) £20,000. Luton Borough Council. Feb 2009 – Jul 2009
Improving social work responses to parental substance use: models of good practice for social work education. PI (with D Forrester). £15,000. SWAP. Oct 2008 - Jun 2009
Supporting children and family members: substance use and domestic abuse. PI (combined
research and practice development bid in partnership with Adfam and the Stella Project). Comic Relief. £8000 (part of £80,000 grant). Dec 2008 - Dec 2011
What works in training social workers about drug and alcohol use? A survey of student learning and readiness to practice. PI. (with D. Forrester). Home Office. £16,000. Jan - Mar 2008
Public Health England Mental Health Intelligence Network (MHIN) – Dual Diagnosis Committee Member (on behalf of TCSW)
Chancellor's Fellowship Award, 2018.
Founder and Chair, BASW Special Interest Group in Alcohol and other Drugs - 2006-2018
Peer reviewer for ESRC research bids
Visiting Professor, University of Bedfordshire, 2014 - 2017
2016 - present: Drugs: Education, Prevention and Policy, International Board member
2009 – 2015: Social Work Education: the International Journal, Reviews Editor; Chair of Editor Appointment Panel (2013)
2008 – 2013: Practice: Social work in action
Health and Care Professions Council – Registered Social Worker
Higher Education Authority – Fellow
BASW - Member