Dr Sam Wright

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.

Previous employment

Research Director, ARCS (Applied Research in Community Safety); Feb 2007 - April 2016

Policy Officer, NCSN (National Community Safety Network); June 2006 – Dec 2007

Research and Evaluation Manager, Nacro; June 2000 – May 2006

Research Officer, Department for Education and Employment (DfEE); Sept 1999 - June 2000

Research Fellow, Manchester Metropolitan University; March 1995 - August 1999

Part-time Lecturer and Research Student, Nottingham Trent University; January 1992 - February 1995

Publications

• Books (authored/edited/special issues)

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

• Journal articles

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

  S. Grogan, R. Evans, S. Wright, G. Hunter (2004). Femininity and Muscularity: Accounts of Seven Women Body Builders. Journal of Gender Studies. 13(1), pp.49-61.

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

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

  H. KLEE, S. WRIGHT, TOM. CARNWATH, J. MERRILL (2001). The role of substitute therapy in the treatment of problem amphetamine use. Drug and Alcohol Review. 20(4), pp.417-429.

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

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

  S. Wright, S. Grogan, G. Hunter (2000). Motivations for Anabolic Steroid use Among Bodybuilders. J Health Psychol. 5(4), pp.566-571.

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

  S. Wright, H. Klee (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.

  S. Wright, H. Klee (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.

  H. Klee, S. Wright, J. Morris (1999). Amphetamine Users in Treatment: Factors Associated with Sustained Abstinence from Street Drugs. Addiction Research. 7(3), pp.239-265.

  SAM. WRIGHT, H. KLEE, P. REID (1999). Attitudes of Amphetamine Users Towards Treatment Services. Drugs: Education, Prevention and Policy. 6(1), pp.71-86.

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

  S. Wright, H. Klee, P. Reid (1998). Interviewing Illicit Drug Users: Observations from the Field. Addiction Research. 6(6), pp.517-535.

• Chapters in books

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

  S. Wright (2003). Women’s use of drugs: Gender specific factors. In: Drug Misuse and Motherhood. pp.15-31.

  SJ. Wright (2000). Treatment services for amphetamine users. In: Understanding and responding to drug use: the role of qualitative research..

  SJ. Wright (1995). The role of the police in combating domestic violence. In: Gender and Crime..

• Conferences

• Reports

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

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

  SJ. Wright, M. Liddle (2014). Young offenders and trauma: experience and impact: a practitioner's guide. Nacro, Big Lottery Fund.

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

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

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

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

  SJ. Wright, M. Liddle (2014). The ADAPT project. Final evaluation report. , Salford Foundation.

  SJ. Wright, M. Liddle, N. Hazel (2013). Young People Friendly Neighbourhoods Programme Evaluation. , Groundwork UK.

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

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

  SJ. Wright (2010). Evaluation of Community Alcohol Partnerships (CAPs) in Cambridgeshire. , Ipswich Borough Council..

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

  SJ. Wright, L. McAteer, M. Liddle (2009). Evaluation of the Ipswich Street Drinking Project. , Ipswich Borough Council..

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

  SJ. Wright, P. Gray (2009). Employment support for ex-offenders. , Groundwork UK.

  SJ. Wright (2008). Suffolk Drug Misuse Needs Assessment. , Suffolk Drug and Alcohol Action Team.

  S. Maruna, SJ. Wright, V. Francis, M. Liddle, L. McAteer, et al. E. Watts. (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, Northern Ireland Office..

  S. Maruna, SJ. Wright, J. Brown, F. van Marle, R. Devlin, et al. M. Liddle. (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, Northern Ireland Youth Justice Agency.

  SJ. Wright, S. Patel, A. Gammampila (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, Home Office.

  SJ. Wright, S. Patel, A. Gammampila (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, Home Office.

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

  SJ. Wright, I. Blood, K. Miller, L. Edwards (2004). Drug Testing Evaluation: the qualitative examination. , Home Office.

  SJ. Wright (2004). Young People's Substance Misuse Needs Assessment. , Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland DAATs.

  SJ. Wright (2003). Assessment of the Accommodation Plus pilots. , Home Office.

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

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