DrAnna Hutchings
Research Associate (Law)
School of Law, Politics and Sociology
- Research Associate (Law)School of Law, Politics and Sociology
- +44 (0)1273 606755 Ext.5762 (Work)
BIO
Anna is a social worker, systemic practitioner and researcher specialising in child sexual abuse. She has acted as an expert witness in Family Courts, led multi‑agency deep‑dive audits, and conducted research evaluating harmful sexual behaviour services. She completed a SeNSS‑funded PhD at the University of Sussex on social work practice with children and young people displaying harmful sexual behaviours, alongside teaching and academic advisory roles. She now works as an independent trainer for the Centre of Expertise on Child Sexual Abuse, delivering training to Local Authorities and Universities across England and Wales. She is also completing qualifying training as a family therapist, with clinical placements in community adult mental health and CAMHS settings.
DEGREES
- MSc in Social Research MethodsUniversity of Sussex, Brighton, United Kingdom1 Jan 2019 - 1 Jan 2020
- Post-Graduate Certificate in Systemic Approaches to Working with Individuals, Families and OrganisationsUniversity of Essex, Colchester, United Kingdom2018 - 2019
- MSc in Experimental PsychologyUniversity of Sussex, Brighton, United Kingdom1 Jan 2009 - 1 Jan 2010
- MA in Social WorkUniversity of Sussex, Brighton, United Kingdom1 Jan 2004 - 1 Jan 2006
- BA in English Literature and Development StudiesUniversity of Sussex, Brighton, United Kingdom1 Jan 1999 - 1 Jan 2001