John Wainwright
School of Social Work, Care and Community
University of Central Lancashire
United Kingdom
Biography
John is interested in the intersection between ethnicity, racism and social work practice. His research has focused on the experiences of of Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) social workers and their contribution to practice. He has a ongoing involvement in research focusing on ethnicity, and adoption and the effects of racism and multi-dimensional ethnic identities on the experiences and outcomes of adoption placements for children and adoptive families.
Research Interest
Social Work, Social Policy and Community Care.
Publications
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Ridley J. and Wainwright J., with Davda P. (2010) ‘Black’ families for ‘black’ children?: An Evaluation of Action for Children’s Practice in Ethnically Matching Black, Asian and Dual Heritage Children for Adoption. Action For Children: London.
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Wainwright, John Peter and Ridley, Julie (2012) Matching, Ethnicity and Identity. Reflections on the practice and realities of ethnic matching in adoption. Adoption and Fostering, 36 (3). pp. 50-61. ISSN 0308-5759
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Ridley, Julie and Wainwright, John Peter (2013) Themes, Issues and Practice Dilemmas in Ethnically Matched Adoption Placements. The International Journal of Diverse Identities, 12 (2). pp. 25-36.
