Dr Michaela Rogers (she/her)

PhD, MA, PgCAP, BA (Hons), FHEA

Department of Sociological Studies

Senior Lecturer in Social Work

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m.rogers@sheffield.ac.uk
+44 114 222 6461

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Dr Michaela Rogers
Department of Sociological Studies
The Wave
2 Whitham Road
Sheffield
S10 2AH
Profile

Michaela joined the Department of Sociological Studies in 2019 as a Senior Lecturer in Social Work, having previously taught at the University of Salford following the completion of her PhD at the University of Sheffield in 2013. Before entering academia, Michaela enjoyed many years in social work and social care practice working in both the statutory and voluntary sectors. For the most part, Michaela’s career in practice was spent working in the field of domestic violence and abuse, but she also worked in child protection, foster care, and community development. Her work lies at the intersection of gender-based violence, marginalisation, help-seeking and social care.

Research interests

Michaela’s research interests and publications reflect several areas of interest: interpersonal and gender-based violence and abuse; gender, diversity, identity and positionality; hidden and marginalised communities; inequalities in access to social care; professional judgements and decision-making; reflexive practice; qualitative and narrative methods. Michaela has led and contributed to numerous projects (both funded and unfunded).

Publications

Books

  • (2023) Gender-Based Violence: A Comprehensive Guide. Springer International Publishing. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Rogers M & Allen D (2021) An A-Z of Social Work Skills. A-Zs in Social Work. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Rogers M, Whitaker D, Edmondson D & Peach D (2020) Developing Skills and Knowledge for Social Work Practice. SAGE. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Rogers M, Whitaker D, Edmondson D & Peach D (2019) Developing skills for social work practice. Sage. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Rogers M & Allen D (2019) Applying Critical Thinking and Analysis in Social Work. SAGE Publications Limited. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Rogers M, Whitaker D, Edmondson D & Peach D (2016) Developing Skills for Social Work Practice. SAGE. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Ahmed A & Rogers M (2016) Working with Marginalised Groups From Policy to Practice. Macmillan International Higher Education. RIS download Bibtex download

Journal articles

Chapters

  • Ali TS, Jetha Z, Parveen S, Ali P & Rogers MM (2023) Dowry-Related Abuse and Dowry Death, Gender-Based Violence: A Comprehensive Guide (pp. 257-269). Springer International Publishing RIS download Bibtex download
  • Ali P & Rogers MM (2023) Femicide, Gender-Based Violence: A Comprehensive Guide (pp. 139-152). Springer International Publishing RIS download Bibtex download
  • Nnoli IF, Rogers MM & Ali P (2023) Post-Separation and Divorce-Related Abuse, Gender-Based Violence: A Comprehensive Guide (pp. 113-124). Springer International Publishing RIS download Bibtex download
  • Ifayomi M, Ali P & Rogers MM (2023) Child Sexual Exploitation, Gender-Based Violence: A Comprehensive Guide (pp. 37-51). Springer International Publishing RIS download Bibtex download
  • Ali TS, Hussaini AS, Ali P & Rogers MM (2023) Widowhood, Gender-Based Violence: A Comprehensive Guide (pp. 167-178). Springer International Publishing RIS download Bibtex download
  • Ali P & Rogers MM (2023) Reflections and Way Forward, Gender-Based Violence: A Comprehensive Guide (pp. 607-620). Springer International Publishing RIS download Bibtex download
  • Rogers MM & Ali P (2023) Understanding Gender-Based Violence, Gender-Based Violence: A Comprehensive Guide (pp. 3-16). Springer International Publishing RIS download Bibtex download
  • Rogers MM & Ali P (2023) Theorising Gender-Based Violence, Gender-Based Violence: A Comprehensive Guide (pp. 17-34). Springer International Publishing RIS download Bibtex download
  • Fisher C, Rogers MM, Fontes L & Ali P (2023) Technology-Facilitated Abuse, Gender-Based Violence: A Comprehensive Guide (pp. 555-569). Springer International Publishing RIS download Bibtex download
  • Fraga Dominguez S, Storey JE & Rogers MM (2023) Older Adult Mistreatment, Gender-Based Violence: A Comprehensive Guide (pp. 495-507). Springer International Publishing RIS download Bibtex download
  • Ali P & Rogers M (2022) Use of Personas and Participative Methods When Researching with Hard-to-Reach Groups, Arts Based Health Care Research: A Multidisciplinary Perspective (pp. 41-50). Springer International Publishing RIS download Bibtex download
  • Rogers M (2021) Trans identities, cisgenderism and hate crime, Misogyny as Hate Crime (pp. 195-212). Routledge RIS download Bibtex download
  • Rogers M (2021) Domestic violence and abuse when survivors identify as trans or non-binary, The Routledge International Handbook of Domestic Violence and Abuse (pp. 283-296). RIS download Bibtex download
  • Rogers M (2020) Exploring trans men’s experiences of intimate partner violence through the lens of cisgenderism, Men, Masculinities and Intimate Partner Violence (pp. 112-125). Routledge RIS download Bibtex download
  • Rogers M (2019) Clinical settings where domestic violence and abuse may be encountered In Ali P & McGarry J (Ed.), Domestic violence in health contexts: A guide for healthcare professions RIS download Bibtex download
  • Rogers M (2019) Domestic violence and abuse and hard-to-reach groups In Ali P & McGarry J (Ed.), Domestic Violence in Health Contexts: A Guide for Healthcare Professions Springer Nature RIS download Bibtex download
  • Rogers M & Taylor R (2019) Overcoming Barriers: Exploring Specialist Interventions for Supporting Older Women to Escape Domestic Violence and Abuse, Violence Against Older Women, Volume II (pp. 79-99). Springer International Publishing RIS download Bibtex download
  • Rogers M (2018) Addressing domestic abuse through family group conferences In Parkinson K & Edwards D (Ed.), Family group conferences in social work RIS download Bibtex download
  • Rogers M & Murphy M (2018) Working with Adult-oriented Issues: Parental Substance Misuse, Mental Ill-health and Domestic Abuse In Horwath J & Platt D (Ed.), The Child’s World RIS download Bibtex download
  • Rogers M (2016) Diversity and Exclusion in Context In Ahmed A & Rogers M (Ed.), Working with Marginalised Groups: From Policy to Practice RIS download Bibtex download
  • Rogers M (2016) Older Women and Domestic Violence and Abuse In Ahmed A & Rogers M (Ed.), Working with Marginalised Groups: From Policy to Practice RIS download Bibtex download
  • Rogers M (2016) Trans and gender diversity: from policy to practice In Ahmed A & Rogers M (Ed.), Working with Marginalised Groups: From Policy to Practice RIS download Bibtex download
  • Rogers M (2013) Using Supervision, Reflective Practice and Critical Thinking In Edmondson D (Ed.), Social Work Practice Learning: A Student Guide RIS download Bibtex download

Reports

  • Rogers M, Lockwood K & Speake E (2023) Domestic abuse and mothers in prison or on release: an evidence review RIS download Bibtex download
  • Rogers M, Dillon J, Joubert M, Bosworth D & Cunnington C (2022) An evaluation of the Social Work Online Team Training (SWOTT) Toolkit: Social Worker's experiences of CPD. Final Report. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Rogers M, Cunnington C & Adams S (2022) A robust mixed methods evaluation of Healhub: Final report RIS download Bibtex download
  • Rogers M & Ashworth C (2022) Improving referrals to IRIS from Practice Nursing Teams: an evaluation. Final Report. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Rogers M & Ali P (2021) Manchester IRIS evaluation: Stakeholder feedback - Services users and IRIS General Practice RIS download Bibtex download
  • Rogers M (2019) An evaluation of the Change Up LGBTQ+ programme for Social Sense Community RIS download Bibtex download
  • Rogers M (2019) Parental conflict: A scoping review for Sheffield City Council RIS download Bibtex download
  • Ahmed A, Wilding M, Gibbons A, Jones K, Rogers M & Maddoc-Jones I (2018) Post-implementation evaluation of the homelessness legislation (Part 2 of the Housing Act RIS download Bibtex download
  • Howarth M, Rogers M, Withnell N & Morton C (2018) A qualitative evaluation of the ‘Green & Growing’ project RIS download Bibtex download
  • Rogers M, Wilding M & Wood A (2018) An evaluation of the Change Up Programme RIS download Bibtex download
  • Rogers M (2018) A robust consultation with parents, young people and professionals regarding NHS CHAMP led by Social Sense: an independent report RIS download Bibtex download
  • Rogers M (2017) The IRIS Project, Manchester Women’s Aid: an independent consultation with older clients RIS download Bibtex download
  • Rogers M, Ahmed A, Jones C, Lawrence J & Wilding M (2017) Understanding Independent Living Customers at Trafford Housing Trust: an Evaluation RIS download Bibtex download
  • Rogers M (2017) An Interim Evaluation of the Sahara Project RIS download Bibtex download
  • Howarth M, Rogers M, Withnell N & McQuarrie C (2017) Growing Spaces: An Evaluation of the Mental Health Recovery Programme (MHRP) Final Report: September 2017 RIS download Bibtex download
  • Ahmed A, Wilding M, Gibbons A, Jones K, Rogers M & Maddoc-Jones I (2017) Post-implementation evaluation of the homelessness legislation (Part 2 of the Housing Act (Wales) 2014): Interim Report RIS download Bibtex download
  • Rogers M (2017) The ‘Change Up’ Project, Social Sense: An Independent Evaluation RIS download Bibtex download
  • Howarth M, Rogers M, WIthnell N & McQuarrie C (2016) Growing Spaces: An Evaluation of the Mental Health Recovery Programme (MHRP): Interim Report RIS download Bibtex download
  • Rogers M (2016) Barriers to help-seeking Older women's experiences of domestic violence and abuse: Briefing Note RIS download Bibtex download
  • Rogers M (2015) Trans people's experiences of domestic violence and abuse: messages for practice: Briefing note RIS download Bibtex download

Website content

  • Storey J & Rogers M Coronavirus lockdown measures may be putting older adults at greater risk of abuse,. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Rogers M Funding cuts could leave victims of domestic violence with nowhere to go. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Parkinson K & Rogers M Get families involved to protect children from domestic violence. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Rogers M TV Chef Lorraine Pascal shows successful fostering is about more than race. RIS download Bibtex download
Research group

Co-lead for the University of Sheffield Interpersonal Violence and Abuse Research Network (ShIVAR).

Postgraduate Supervision

Topics previously or currently under supervision: technology-facilitated sexual violence;  impacts of childhood emotional abuse in adulthood; child-to-parent violence; domestic violence and social work’s response in Saudi Arabia; workplace violence; risk and social work; trans and non-binary people, adoption and fostering; post-adoption support. Topics also considered: structural forms of gender-based violence; technology-facilitated violence and abuse; hate crime.

Grants

Date

Sponsor

Details

2022

Department for Education

Critical Reflective Practice Project: Evaluation, PI. £6,000.

2022

Department for Education

Developing the workforce KE project, Co-PI. £36,000

2022

Cranstoun

Addressing Child-to-parent violence: Level Up Evaluation, Co-PI. £7,000

2021

West Midlands Violence Reduction Unit

Healhub evaluation, Co-I. £40,000

2021

HEIF

Domestic Violence and Interpreters: Development of a Toolkit, Co-PI. £19,980

2021

ESRC IAA

Domestic Violence and Abuse Training Game: Digital Version, Co-PI. £20,000

2021

Department for Education

Social Work Online Team Training (SWOTT) Toolkit: Proof-of-Concept project, PI. £60,000

2021

World Health Organization

A mega-map on the consequences of, and risk and protective factors for elder abuse, Co-PI. $24,900

2021

ESRC White Rose Collaboration Fund

Domestic violence and marginalised communities, Co-PI. £10,233

2021

Nuffield Foundation

Evidence review: Mothers in prison and domestic abuse, PI. £58,000

2021

The Pankhurst Trust (trading as Manchester Women’s Aid)

IRIS Manchester: Stakeholder evaluation, PI. £4,840

2020

ESRC IAA

The Power of Small Gestures: Training video for social workers during home visits, CO-I. £7,500

2020

World University Network

Mental Health Impacts for Women Victims of Intimate Partner Violence, Co-I. £10,000

2019

The Pankhurst Trust (trading as Manchester Women’s Aid)

Improving referrals to IRIS from Practice Nursing Teams: an exploratory study. PI. 

Awarded: £4,960

2019

Sheffield City Council

Scoping exercise and evidence review: Parental Conflict. PI.

Awarded: £12,889.

2019

Social Sense CIC

An evaluation of the Change Up LGBT Programme, PI.

Awarded: £3,000.

2018

ESRC

Ageing with Healthy Relationships, Festival of Social Science.

Award total: £1,000.

2018

The University of Salford Research Impact Fund

Older people & Domestic Abuse: A workshop for practitioners, PI. Run in collaboration with Manchester Women’s Aid.

Award total: £950.

2018

Social Sense CIC

An evaluation for the Change Up Programme, PI.

Award total: £5,300.

2017-18

Incredible Education/ Inspiring Communities Together

An evaluation of the Green & Growing Project, Co-I.

Award total: £2,200.

2017

Trafford Housing Trust

Independent Living Scheme Evaluation, PI.

Award total: £8,866.

2017

NHS Manchester University Foundation Trust

CHAMP evaluation, PI.

Award total: £60,000.

2017

Manchester Women’s Aid

An evaluation of the Sahara Project, PI.

Award total: £5,000.

2016-18

Welsh Government

Post-Implementation Evaluation of the Part 2 Homelessness of the Housing Act, Co-I and Case Study Lead.

Award total: £98,000.

2015-17

Gardens Needs, Salford

An evaluation of the Mental Health Recovery Programme, Co-I

Award total: £31,000.

2015

Sandwell MBC

Children’s Workforce Development Training Programme. Co-I.

Awarded: £60,000

Teaching interests

Michaela teaches across the portfolio of social work modules and courses. In addition, Michaela convenes a CPD module, Doing Practitioner Researcher, and is keen to support social workers to develop research literacy and move towards becoming practitioner-academics.

Michaela welcomes applications and enquiries.

Teaching activities

Michaela teaches across the portfolio of social work modules and courses. In addition, Michaela supervises PhD students across a range of fields in social care and social work broadly and she is particularly interested in projects in the following areas: interpersonal violence and abuse across the lifecourse; gender-based violence; domestic abuse; gender, trans and gender diversity; marginalised communities; narrative and qualitative methods.

Michaela welcomes applications and enquiries.

Professional activities and memberships

Michaela is Co-Editor for the journal ‘Practice: Social Work in Action’ and is the Chair of the Domestic Violence and Abuse Special Interest Group (DVA SIG) of the UK-wide Association of Child Protection Professionals (AoCPP). She has provided consultancy for various national and international bodies e.g., as consultant for BASW’s Domestic Abuse Practice Guidance for both Children and Family/ Adult Social Workers.

Partnerships, engagement and impact

Michaela has worked in partnership with numerous statutory and third sector organisations to generate and mobilise research evidence for real-world impact. Recent partnerships include:

Manchester Women’s Aid (MWA)

Michaela has collaborated with MWA for many years on a series of projects but mostly with the IRIS service which aims to connect primary care to domestic violence and abuse (DVA) specialist support. The work has focused on finding ways to enhance practitioner understanding of DVA and improve access to specialist support for patients. The work has involved close engagement with the IRIS team at MWA as well as with the national IRIS programme team. In other projects, Michaela and MWA have collaborated to improve awareness of older people’s experiences of DVA across communities in Manchester as well as within the health and social care workforce. This work included facilitated workshops, the production of policy and research briefings, and creative student projects resulting in public campaigns across Greater Manchester. 

White Rose Collaborative Network

Michaela co-led a collaborative network to deliver an interdisciplinary project consisting of 14 academics, from early career researchers to established professors, from the universities of Sheffield, York and Leeds. The focus was upon domestic abuse and marginalised communities and culminated in a series of workshops on two themes: methodological challenges and working with interpreters. Michaela led the delivery of 6 workshops (n=65) involving researchers, people with lived experience and practitioners from health, social care, DVA and criminal justice. This workstream resulted in the production of a toolkit for researchers and practitioner-academics.