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Articles by Nicola Lester
Pages of possibility: Cultivating empowered young minds through diverse characters in literature.
Strong claims have been made about the importance of representation in children’s literature, suggesting that seeing characters who share similar cultural, ethnic, or racial backgrounds can enhance children’s self-concept, engagement, and enjoyment of reading. However, much of the existing evidence is anecdotal, with limited empirical studies directly examining the effects of diverse storybooks on children’s attitudes toward reading and the development of their self-concept.
Shared book-reading to support early oral language and literacy skills: knowledge and practice of teachers in a UK nursery school
ABSTRACT Shared book reading plays a pivotal role in fostering children’s oral language and emergent literacy skills. Early years educators, as primary facilitators of early learning, are strategically positioned to harness the power of shared book reading for these crucial developmental skills. However, the degree to which early years educators recognise the importance of shared book reading and implement effective shared reading practices remains uncertain.
Should the Police Adopt Restorative Practice to Address Institutional Harm?
Dr Nicola Lester 5 Minute Read Failings in UK policing have left victims feeling betrayed, prompting calls for the use of restorative practice to rebuild trust, address harm and prioritise humanity over bureaucracy. The past few weeks have seen several stories in the media of failures in policing which have directly impacted victims. Such stories are no longer unusual.
Preparing for the Human Cost of War in the British Armed Forces
Dr Nicola Lester and Viktoriia Tsymbaliuk 8 Minute Read As the national conversation on preparing for war gathers pace, what can the UK learn from its own experiences and from the present conflict in Ukraine when it comes to dealing with the impact of mass casualties? Recent months have seen an enhanced focus on the British military’s preparedness for war in a range of areas, including equipment, personnel, logistic and medical support.
'No one would ever speak up again': UK Servicewomen feel military culture stops them from reporting sexual assault
An inquiry into the death of a 19-year-old soldier in the British army found that relentless sexual harassment by her line manager was "almost certain" to have been a causal factor in her death. Royal Artillery Gunner Jaysley-Louise Beck took her own life after receiving more than 4,500 messages and voicemails from her boss over two months.
‘No one would ever speak up again’: servicewomen feel military culture stops them from reporting sexual assault
An inquiry into the death of a 19-year-old soldier in the British army found that relentless sexual harassment by her line manager was “almost certain” to have been a causal factor in her death. Royal Artillery Gunner Jaysley-Louise Beck took her own life after receiving more than 4,500 messages and voicemails from her boss over two months.
Servicewomen’s Experiences of the Aftermath of Sexual Assault in the British Military
Abstract Harriet Gray, Nicola Lester and Emma Norton present the first peer-reviewed, empirical academic study that explores servicewomen’s lived experiences of sexual assault, and its aftermath, in the British military. They argue that responses to sexual violence within the military space are often shaped by gendered military culture and by the prioritisation of institutional needs over individual wellbeing and, moreover, that this can be experienced as a form of institutional betrayal.
Victims and front-line services still need clinical input
In their recently published historical review of terrorism and post-traumatic stress disorder, Bill Durodié and David Wainwright concluded that those affected by incidents of terror are at no more risk of post-traumatic stress disorder than those exposed to other traumatic events—an encouraging statement for those working in the field. However, we should still be paying attention to the psychological support needs of those affected.
Victims and front-line services still need clinical input
In their recently published historical review of terrorism and post-traumatic stress disorder, Bill Durodié and David Wainwright1 concluded that those affected by incidents of terror are at no more risk of post-traumatic stress disorder than those exposed to other traumatic events—an encouraging statement for those working in the field. However, we should still be paying attention to the psychological support needs of those affected.
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