BESPOKE INDEPENDENT
RESEARCH
LKJ Research offer consultancy, and bespoke independent research on topics that really matter, as well as award-winning public engagement, training and knowledge exchange.
People are at the heart of what we do, and our methods are designed to make the research process as comfortable, respectful, and ethical.
We are specialists in sensitive and challenging narratives with marginalised or vulnerable groups. All our projects offer practical suggestions or recommendations for ways to embed the findings and maximise the impact.
Whether a small or a large project, LKJ is open to commissions and consultancy on the whole research journey from design to dissemination.
EXPERTISE
AREAS OF
Knowledge
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Social Care
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Violence against women
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Disability Rights and the social model of disability
Methods
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Research Design
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Trauma-informed Practice
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Participatory Methods
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Co-production
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Focus Groups
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Interviewing
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Rapid Review and evidence synthesis
TEAM
THE
LKJ Research is led by Dr. Laura Jones, a researcher based in Fife.
Qualifications
PhD - Social Psychology
MSc - Social Research Methods
MA - Creative Writing
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Laura has substantial research working with the third and public sector on commissions and collaborative projects. Areas of specialism include violence against women, social care and disability rights.
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Public Engagement​
Laura has expertise in creative outputs and public engagement for awareness raising.
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Recognition
Stephen Fry Award for Engaged Early Career Researcher, 2021
SGSSS Impact Award, 2023
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PREVIOUS
WORK
It has been a privilege to work with partners across the third and public sector.
Previous work includes:
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SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Lived Experience Engagement -
The experiences of those who sell or exchange sex and their interactions with support services
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INCLUSION SCOTLAND
Briefing around inclusive pandemic planning for disabled people.
ENGENDER
Sex and Power 2023 - looking at representation of women in positions of power in Scotland.
WORKSHOPS AND
Public Engagement
Laura specialises in creative public engagement. Recent outputs include comics, audio plays and an exhibition. With a network of talented creatives, LKJ offer support with refining your message, designing outputs and evidencing impact - offering value on a budget.
Laura also offers tailored training and workshops. Currently available on Supporting People who Sell or Exchange Sex
CONTACT
LKJ Research provide consultation for every stage of the research process from inception through to design and dissemination.
We’d love to have a chat and see how we can help you.
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