PUBLICATIONS:

Matthew, J. (2026) ADHD, Adolescence and Harmful Sexual Behaviour: Developmental risks and practice implications. NOTA News, May 2026 (Link)
Wareham, S. & Matthew J. Age & Cultural Responsivity in Dickie, I.; Beech, T. and Wareham, S. (Eds. 2026) Cultural Responsivity Book 1: Treatment of Sexual Violence. Wiley (Link)
Beech, A; Matthew, J. & Wareham, S. (2024) Factors to Consider in Person Centred Trauma Recovery Work: “Taking a Neuro-Sequential Approach to Practice” NOTA News, March.
Evans, J.; Skuse, T; Kennedy, D.; & Matthew, J. (2023) Desistance, adversity and trauma: Implications for practice with children and young people in conflict with the law. HM Inspectorate of Probation, Academic Insights 2023/08 R ead it here.
Evans, J.; Kennedy, D.; Skuse, T; & Matthew, J. (2020) Trauma-Informed Practice and Desistance Theories: Competing or Complimentary Approaches to Working with Children in Conflict with the Law? Salus” An International Journal of Law Enforcement & Public Safety. Read if here.
Matthew, J. (2020) Changing Attitudes - interview in: Inspiration from ACE Interrupters in Great Britain: Sharing the Stories of Individuals who have made a Remarkable Difference to Those Affected by Adverse Childhood Experiences; Hardcastle, A; Bellis, M.A; Ford, K; Hetherington, K; Hopkins, J & Clark, E. (Eds) Public Health Wales NHS Trust. View here.
Skuse, T; Matthew, J. & Kennedy, D. (2020) Using The Trauma Recovery Model In Prevention Work With Children. In Barnardo’s Cymru Gwella Toolkit
Matthew, J. (2019) What To Do When Children Disclose. A practical guide to understanding and responding to children who tell us about their difficult stuff. Learn more here…
Skuse T; Kennedy, D. & Matthew J. (2018)Developmental Trauma in young People Involved in the Criminal Justice System. Magistrate: Aug/Sept. 2018
Matthew J. (2018) Working With Troubled Children and Teenagers: Values and Practice. Jessica Kingsley, London. Learn more here…
Matthew, J. (2016) Looking After No.1: Self-Care for People Working with Troubled Children. Amazon CreateSpace. Learn more here…
Skuse T. & Matthew J. (2015) The Trauma Recovery Model: Sequencing Interventions for Young Offenders with Complex Needs. Prison Service Journal 220 – July 2015 Free to download, here: http://www.crimeandjustice.org.uk/sites/crimeandjustice.org.uk/files/PSJ 220 July 2015.pdf
Matthew J. & Skuse T. ****(2015) Slowly undoing: A case study. How an Attachment Approach Helped a Traumatised Teenager Come to Terms with his Past and his Behaviour. In Archer, C.; Drury, C, & Hills, J. Eds. (2015) Healing the Hidden Hurts: Transforming Attachment & Trauma Theory into Effective Practice with Adults, Children & Families. JKP: London. Details here
Matthew, J. (2014) Connecting With Troubled Young People – an e-book about engaging troubled teenagers. Get it here - it’s free
Matthew, J; Fisher, D. & Creeden, K. (Eds.) (2012) Journal of Sexual Aggression Special Issue: Children and Young People with Harmful Sexual Behaviour. Vol.18, Issue 1. Routledge
Archer, C; Down, R.; Matthew, J.; Skuse, T.; & Wigley, J. (2012) Attachment: A Fairly Brief, Very Interesting and Reasonably Comprehensive Overview. Attachment Network Wales.
Matthew J. & Skuse T. (2012) Attachment-Based Working in a Secure Setting for Adolescents. Attachment Network Wales Newsletter.