I work at the University of York as a Senior lecturer in Social Policy. I have conducted research into many areas of young people's lives, including youth homelessness, young parenthood and young people’s experiences of wider family services provision and support. More recently, I have been undertaking research into young people’s experiences of growing up in coastal towns. I also have a background as a Youth Worker, including Detached Youth Work and more targeted provision with young people who have complex needs.