Location:
Level 6, Seminar Room Wallace Wurth Building UNSW Australia Sydney NSW 2052
Open to
All
Contact for enquiries
Rata Joseph +61 (0)2 9385 0900 rjoseph@kirby.unsw.edu.au
The Kirby Institute is pleased to present:
Ms Lise Lafferty -Research Assistant, Kirby Institute
"Social capital of men in prison living with HCV."
Tuesday 23rd February 2016
Seminar: 1pm-2pm
Abstract:
Lise’s PhD research explores social capital in the prison setting and aims to identify social capital dimensions which may predict HCV treatment among incarcerated men. Social capital is a relatively recent concept encompassing social support, social networks and social cohesion. Social capital can be used to improve the quality of a person and/or community, including improved health and wellbeing. Although social capital has gained attention across a number of disciplines, it has received little focus in the prison setting. The focus of this presentation will be an exploration of social capital in the prison setting.
Bio:
Lise has a professional background in community development, having worked with people with disabilities, youth and people with complex needs. She holds a Master of Indigenous Studies and a Master of Social Development. Lise’s research interests include Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, social justice, social capital, and people who inject drugs. Lise joined the Kirby in 2012 as a Research Associate on the SCREAM study. She commenced her PhD in 2013 under the supervision of Prof Tony Butler and two external supervisors, A/Prof Georgina Chambers (UNSW Australia) and Dr Jill Guthrie (ANU).