Professor Nathan Hughes (he/him)

Journal articles

• Leyland A, Hughes N, Webb C & Bennett M (2025) Criminal caution and conviction rates for children who were supported at different tiers of the care system and those who had a special educational need. International Journal for Population Data Science, 10(4). View this article in WRRO
• Lennox C, Smith L, Hefferman-Clarke R, Senior J, Dyer W, Chitsabesan P, Hughes N & Shaw J (2025) Brief summary of a realist process evaluation of liaison and diversion services for children and young people. The Journal of Forensic Psychiatry & Psychology. View this article in WRRO
• Leyland A, Webb CJR, Bennett MR & Hughes N (2025) Neighbourhood differences in the rates of criminal cautions and convictions for children in the care system. Children and Youth Services Review, 172, 108243-108243.
• Linden M, Truesdale M, Leonard RA, Brown M, Marsh L, Todd S, Hughes N & Forbes T (2024) Acceptability testing of the Carers-ID intervention to support the mental health of family carers of people with profound and multiple intellectual disabilities. PLOS ONE, 19(10). View this article in WRRO
• Leonard R, Hughes N, Forbes T, Brown M, Marsh L, Truesdale M, Todd S & Linden M (2024) Effectiveness of online programmes for family carers of people with intellectual disabilities: systematic review of the international evidence base. Healthcare, 12(13). View this article in WRRO
• Linden MA, Leonard R, Forbes T, Brown M, Marsh L, Todd S, Hughes N & Truesdale M (2024) Randomised controlled feasibility study protocol of the Carers-ID online intervention to support the mental health of family carers of people with intellectual disabilities. Pilot and Feasibility Studies, 10(1). View this article in WRRO
• Linden M, Leonard R, Forbes T, Brown M, Marsh L, Todd S, Hughes N & Truesdale M (2023) Experiences of UK and Irish family carers of people with profound and multiple intellectual disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic. BMC Public Health, 23(1). View this article in WRRO
• Clasby B, Hughes N, Clasby E & Catroppa C (2023) School-based interventions for children and adolescents following traumatic brain injury: A systematic review. NeuroRehabilitation, 52(4), 539-568.
• Anns F, D’Souza S, MacCormick C, Mirfin-Veitch B, Clasby B, Hughes N, Forster W, Tuisaula E & Bowden N (2023) Risk of criminal justice system interactions in young adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: findings from a national birth cohort. Journal of Attention Disorders, 27(12). View this article in WRRO
• Linden MA, Forbes T, Brown M, Marsh L, Truesdale M, McCann E, Todd S & Hughes N (2022) Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on family carers of those with profound and multiple intellectual disabilities: perspectives from UK and Irish non-governmental organisations. BMC Public Health, 22(1).
• Turner K & Hughes N (2022) Supporting young people's cognition and communication in the courtroom: a scoping review of current practices. Criminal Behaviour and Mental Health, 32(3), 175-196.
• Bowden N, Milne B, Audas R, Clasby B, Dacombe J, Forster W, Kokaua J, Gibb S, Hughes N, MacCormick C , Smiler K et al (2022) Criminal justice system interactions among young adults with and without autism : a national birth cohort study in New Zealand. Autism, 26(7), 1783-1794. View this article in WRRO
• Ryan NP, Catroppa C, Hughes N, Painter FL, Hearps S, Beauchamp MH & Anderson VA (2021) Executive function mediates the prospective association between neurostructural differences within the central executive network and anti‐social behavior after childhood traumatic brain injury. Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 62(9), 1150-1161. View this article in WRRO
• Kirby A, Williams WH, Clasby B, Hughes N & Cleaton MAM (2021) Understanding the complexity of neurodevelopmental profiles of females in prison. International Journal of Prisoner Health, 17(4), 425-438.
• Haines K, Case S, Smith R, Joe Laidler K, Hughes N, Webster C, Goddard T, Deakin J, Johns D, Richards K & Gray P (2021) Children and Crime: In the Moment. Youth Justice, 21(3), 275-298.
• Clasby B, Bennett M, Hughes N, Hodges E, Meadham H, Hinder D, Williams H & Mewse A (2020) The consequences of traumatic brain injury from the classroom to the courtroom: understanding pathways through structural equation modelling. Disability and Rehabilitation, 42(17), 2412-2421. View this article in WRRO
• Chandan JS, Hughes N, Thomas T, Nirantharakumar K, Bandyopadhyay S & Taylor J (2020) Exploration of a novel preventative policing approach in the United Kingdom to adverse childhood experiences. Child Abuse Review, 29(2), 144-158.
• Hughes N, Sheahan F, Williams WH & Chitsabesan P (2020) Ensuring the rights of children with neurodevelopmental disabilities within child justice systems. The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health, 4(2), 163-166.
• Borschmann R, Janca E, Carter A, Willoughby M, Hughes N, Snow K, Stockings E, Hill NTM, Hocking J, Love A , Patton GC et al (2020) The health of adolescents in detention : a global scoping review. The Lancet Public Health, 5(2), e114-e126.
• Hughes N, Ungar M, Fagan A, Murray J, Atilola O, Nichols K, Garcia J & Kinner S (2020) Health determinants of adolescent criminalisation. The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health, 4(2), 151-162. View this article in WRRO
• Young JT & Hughes N (2020) Traumatic brain injury and homelessness: from prevalence to prevention. The Lancet Public Health, 5(1), e4-e5.
• Kinner SA, Hughes N, Borschmann R, Southalan L, Clasby B, Janca E, Willoughby M & Williams H (2020) The health of children deprived of liberty: a human rights issue. The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health, 4(1), 6-7.
• Williams WH, Chitsabesan P, Fazel S, McMillan T, Hughes N, Parsonage M & Tonks J (2018) Traumatic Brain Injury: A potential cause of violent crime?. Lancet Psychiatry, 5(10), 836-844. View this article in WRRO
• Clasby B, Hughes N, Catroppa C & Morrison E (2018) Community-based interventions for adolescents following traumatic brain injury: a systematic review. NeuroRehabilitation, 42(3), 345-363. View this article in WRRO
• Hughes N, Chitsabesan P, Bryan K, Borschmann R, Swain N, Lennox C & Shaw J (2017) Language impairment and comorbid vulnerabilities among young people in custody. Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 58(10), 1106-1113.
• Hughes N & Strong G (2016) Implementing the evidence on young adult neuromaturation: The development of a specialist approach in probation services. Probation Journal, 63(4), 452-459.
• Hughes N, Clasby B, Chitsabesan P & Williams H (2016) A systematic review of the prevalence of foetal alcohol syndrome disorders among young people in the criminal justice system. Cogent Psychology, 3(1), 1214213-1214213.
• Hughes N, Sciberras E & Goldfeld S (2016) Family and Community Predictors of Comorbid Language, Socioemotional and Behavior Problems at School Entry. PLoS ONE, 11(7).
• Hughes N, Williams WH, Chitsabesan P, Walesby RC, Mounce LTA & Clasby B (2015) The Prevalence of Traumatic Brain Injury Among Young Offenders in Custody. Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation, 30(2), 94-105.
• Hughes N (2015) Understanding the influence of neurodevelopmental disorders on offending: utilizing developmental psychopathology in biosocial criminology. Criminal Justice Studies, 28(1), 39-60.
• Ryan NP, Hughes N, Godfrey C, Rosema S, Catroppa C & Anderson VA (2015) Prevalence and Predictors of Externalizing Behavior in Young Adult Survivors of Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury. Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation, 30(2), 75-85.
• Hughes N, Wainwright S & Cresswell C (2012) Enhancing and supporting the role of academic tutors in developing undergraduate writing skills: Reflections on the experiences of a social work education programme. Learning and Teaching, 5(2), 27-48.
• Hek R, Hughes N & Ozman R (2012) Safeguarding the Needs of Children and Young People Seeking Asylum in the UK: Addressing Past Failings and Meeting Future Challenges. Child Abuse Review, 21(5), 335-348.
• Hughes N (2011) Young people ‘as risk’ or young people ‘at risk’: Comparing discourses of anti-social behaviour in England and Victoria. Critical Social Policy, 31(3), 388-409.
• Farrow K, Hughes N, Paris A & Prior D (2010) New occupations in community justice: Inventing the professional curriculum for community safety and anti social behaviour officers. British Journal of Community Justice, 8(2), 17-30.
• Clarke H & Hughes N (2010) Introduction: Family Minded Policy and Whole Family Practice – Developing a Critical Research Framework. Social Policy and Society, 9(4), 527-531.
• Hughes N (2010) Models and Approaches in Family-Focused Policy and Practice. Social Policy and Society, 9(4), 545-555.
• Galvani S & Hughes N (2010) Working with Alcohol and Drug Use: Exploring the Knowledge and Attitudes of Social Work Students. British Journal of Social Work, 40(3), 946-962.
• Hughes N & Beirens H (2007) Enhancing Educational Support: Towards Holistic, Responsive and Strength‐based Services for Young Refugees and Asylum‐seekers. Children & Society, 21(4), 261-272.
• Beirens H, Hughes N, Hek R & Spicer N (2007) Preventing Social Exclusion of Refugee and Asylum Seeking Children: Building New Networks. Social Policy and Society, 6(2), 219-229.
• Blackburn C, Read J & Hughes N (2005) Carers and the digital divide: factors affecting Internet use among carers in the UK. Health and Social Care in the Community, 13(3), 201-210.
• Hearnshaw H, Hopkins J, Hughes N & Dale J (2004) A model of effective distributed delivery to healthcare professionals of education in diabetes care. Education for Primary Care, 15(4), 596-605.
• Dale J, Jatsch W, Hughes N, Pearce A & Meystre C (2004) Information needs and prostate cancer: the development of a systematic means of identification. BJU International, 94(1), 63-69.
• Pryce G, Aleinzi M, Sharkey P & Hughes N () Spatial Networks of Neighborhood Violence. Journal of Quantitative Criminology.
• Linden MA, Forbes T, Brown M, Marsh L, Truesdale M, McCann E, Todd S & Hughes N () Correction: Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on family carers of those with profound and multiple intellectual disabilities: perspectives from UK and Irish Non-Governmental Organisations. BMC Public Health, 22(1).
• Hughes N & Munoz-Guzman C () Understanding and Supporting “Families with Complex Needs”: An Editorial. Social Sciences, 4(4), 1335-1339.

Book chapters

• Chitsabesan P, Hughes N & Williams H (2023) Overview of Young People with Neurodevelopmental Impairments in Contact with the Youth Justice System, FORENSIC ASPECTS OF NEURODEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS (pp. 71-83).
• Williams H, Schrieff L, Hughes N, Tonks J, Chitsabesan P & Kent H (2021) Neurodisability and trauma in children and young people in contact with the law, Neurodisability and the Criminal Justice System Comparative and Therapeutic Responses (pp. 91-109).
• Sheahan F, Hughes N, Williams H & Chitsabesan P (2021) Dismantling barriers to justice for children affected by neurodisability, Neurodisability and the Criminal Justice System Comparative and Therapeutic Responses (pp. 72-90).
• Hughes N, Williams H & Chitsabesan P (2017) The Influence of Neurodevelopmental Impairment on Youth Crime, FORENSIC CHILD AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH: MEETING THE NEEDS OF YOUNG OFFENDERS (pp. 68-81).
• Chitsabesan P & Hughes N (2016) Mental Health Needs and Neurodevelopmental Disorders amongst Young Offenders: Implications for Policy and Practice, Mental Health, Crime and Criminal Justice (pp. 109-130). Palgrave Macmillan UK
• Morris K & Hughes N (2016) Families in transition: Family minded policy and practice: A critical analysis of contemporary approaches to vulnerable families, Global Social Transformation and Social Action the Role of Social Workers Social Work Social Development Volume III (pp. 128-131).
• Morris K & Hughes N (2014) Family minded policy and practice: A critical analysis of contemporary approaches to vulnerable families, Global Social Transformation and Social Action the Role of Social Workers Social Work Social Development Volume III (pp. 128-131).
• Hughes N (2009) Managerialism subverted? Exploring the activity of youth justice practitioners, Subversive citizens (pp. 155-170). Policy Press
• Hughes N & Prior D (2008) Delivering youth justice through partnership working, Social Work and Multi Agency Working Making A Difference (pp. 9-27).

Conference proceedings

• Forbes T, Brown M, Marsh L, Truesdale M, McCann E, Todd S, Hughes N & Linden M (2022) P41 Reviewing the evidence for web-based interventions for family carers of people with intellectual disabilities. SSM Annual Scientific Meeting (pp A65.1-A65)
• Costello G, Bennett E, Hayward C, Turan L, Sill P, Hughes N, Morley E & Blakeborough L (2022) Returning to Education Post- Acquired Brain Injury: Time for Change in the United Kingdom. JOURNAL OF HEAD TRAUMA REHABILITATION, Vol. 37(6) (pp E577-E577)
• Hughes N, Williams H & Chitsabesan P (2016) A systematic review of the prevalence of traumatic brain injury among young offenders in custody. BRAIN INJURY, Vol. 30(5-6) (pp 652-653)
• Ryan N, Hughes N, Godfrey C, Catroppa C & Anderson V (2016) Factors predicting externalizing behaviour among young adults who experienced paediatric traumatic brain injury. BRAIN INJURY, Vol. 30(5-6) (pp 650-650)
• Borschmann R, Janca E, Willoughby M, Hughes N, Patton G, Sawyer S, Love A, Puljevic C, Stockings E, Hill N , Hocking J et al () The physical and mental health of young people in detention: A global scoping review. International Journal of Integrated Care, Vol. 20(3) (pp 14-14)

Preprints

• Linden M, Leonard R, Forbes T, Brown M, Marsh L, Todd S, Hughes N & Truesdale M (2023) Experiences of UK and Irish family carers of people with profound and multiple intellectual disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic, Research Square Platform LLC.
• Linden M, Forbes T, Brown M, Marsh L, Truesdale M, McCann E, Todd S & Hughes N (2022) Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on family carers of those with profound and multiple intellectual disabilities: Perspectives from UK and Irish Non-Government Organisations., Research Square Platform LLC.