About CATS – Centre for Abuse,Trauma & Suicide Studies

Centre for Abuse, Trauma and Suicide Studies (CATS) is a interdisciplinary research and CPD training centre based at Middlesex University, London, UK. CATS innovative approach takes high level of expertise from both academic research background, as well as from a range of practice partners.
We undertake rigorous, ethical, community-relevant research on topics related to abuse and trauma, fit for the 21st century. Much of our work is digitally and internet informed – whether related to harms online or using innovative online methods for assessment. We also attend closely to the human aspect, whether with those involved in abuse, orproessionals who work with them and ensure our research informs policy for maximum impact. The centre is directed by Professor Lisa Marzano, Professor Elena Martellozzo and Dr Mahdi Aiash. CATs was founded by Emeritus Professor Antonia Bifulco and Professor Julia Davidson in 2008.

Who are CATS courses suitable for?

Our CPD courses and workshops are directed towards: social workers (child protection; ‘looked after’ services; family support services, adoption and fostering), psychologists (clinicians in child and adolescent mental health and adult services) and academic researchers.

We provide training in several evidence-based measures that offer invaluable assessment tools to workers in social practice, such as Adoption and Fostering and Child Care services, and clinical practice.

Further information on CATs research

Please visit our research website for more information on our team and current and future projects.