Jemma Venables

The University of Queensland

Dr Jemma Venables is a Senior Lecturer in social work within The University of Queensland's School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work. Her applied and collaborative program of research explores the policy-practice interface in child, youth and family practice related to three key areas: 1) enhancing service responses to young people transitioning from out-of- home care to adulthood; 2) helping to ensure the rights of children and parents are upheld during child protection interventions; and 3) improving outcomes for women, children and young people experiencing violence.