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Welcome to the Centre for Social Justice and Community Action

The Centre for Social Justice and Community Action is a research centre at Durham University, made up of academic researchers from different departments and disciplines and community partners

Our work explores the ethics and impact of participatory research, community action and development, health and social wellbeing. We are committed to collaborative approaches that bring communities and academics together to shape research agendas, produce knowledge that reflects community priorities, and create opportunities for influencing policy, practice, and social change. We develop ethically inform participatory action research that inspires new thinking and collective action
Read more about our work here
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Durham researchers work with community to address food insecurity 

Our researchers have worked with community support workers to explore the drivers behind foodbank use and offer alternative solutions to support vulnerable people. 
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Working together to improve health and social care in North East England

As a university rooted in North East England, we’re always looking for ways to work with local partners to help our region thrive.
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In the spotlight....

Connecting Research, Communities and Change
Explore the research, partnerships and community-led initiatives that are advancing social justice, generating new knowledge and creating meaningful change in society.

 

Towards Inclusive Responses to Sexual Violence

Explore findings and resources from a series of research projects undertaken by Dr Alison Jobe from Durham University and Dr Helen Williams from the University of Sunderland
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Participatory Research Innovation and Learning Labs

Read more about findings from workshops hosted by CSJCA with recommendations for realising the potential of participatory research in the future
Community

Reducing the need for foodbanks in County Durham

Explore our research with community support workers to explore the drivers behind foodbank use and offer alternative solutions to support vulnerable people.
People sorting through boxes of food

Get in Touch

Enquiries about the Centre for Social Justice and Community Action should be sent via the email below.

Centre for Social Justice and Community Action

Department of Sociology

Durham University
Mill Hill Lane
Durham
DH1 3LB

+44 (0)191 33 41400