Our Research
AFRUCA has developed a community research programme to explore key safeguarding issues in Black communities in the UK. We aim to create a body of knowledge to help inform policy and practice on safeguarding issues. We also work in partnership with academic institutions to conduct research into areas of mutual interest. Read some of our reports below.
AFRUCA Research Series
– Voices of the Community
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Exploring Attitudes Towards Physical Chastisement Among African Communities In Greater Manchester
This is the third in the series of AFRUCA’s “Voices of The Community” research projects, funded by Awards for All. This project explored physical abuse of children in African communities across Greater Manchester…
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Exploring Type IV FGM Labia Elongation in Manchester
This is the second in the series of AFRUCA’s “Voices of The Community” research projects, funded by the ROSA Fund for Women and Girls. This report examines the issue of Labia Elongation (Type 4 FGM) in practicing communities across Manchester
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Exploring FGM In The African Community Across Greater Manchester
This AFRUCA study focusing on attitudes towards and experiences of Female Genital Mutilation by African communities in Greater Manchester took place between July and December 2014 and involved focus group sessions held with 110 participants (98 women and 12 men) drawn from 12 different communities across the region. This is the first in our “Voices of the Community” series of research projects.
Improving Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Modern Slavery Research
We are delighted to release our research report: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Publicly Funded Modern Slavery Research”. The research was conducted in partnership with the St Mary’s University at Twickenham, the University of Nottingham and the Sheffield University, following an open call by the Modern Slavery and Human Rights Policy and Evidence Centre. This piece of work is also a fulfilment of BASNET Race Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan Theme on Research which called for research on EDI within the wider modern slavery research sector, to understand the challenges and barriers stopping people from all backgrounds from being able to participate effectively and make recommendations for improvements.
BASNET members (community leaders and leaders by experience) contributed and took part in the focus group sessions, alongside other representative groups. We thank them for their contributions to the success of the project.
The research also included data analysis and analysis of various research reports, including those funded by the Modern Slavery PEC to identify how EDI was represented in research reporting.
Amongst others, the research found that EDI is not considered enough throughout the research process or described comprehensively within research reports.
The research provided recommendations targeting: 1. Funders and Researchers in the EDI research process; 2. Funders and Employers on EDI in the Research Workforce; 3. EDI in Funder and Employer Policy and Practice.
Prevention of Adult Sexual and Labour Exploitation In The UK: What Does or Could Work?
Funded by the UK Modern Slavery Policy and Evidence Centre, AFRUCA, in partnership with University of Sheffield explored the "Prevention of Adult Labour and Sexual Exploitation In The UK: What Does or Could Work?” Report published in March 2022.