Dr Simon Robb is interested in the experiences of marginalized young people and in exploring the limits of writing practice. He has published in the area of the sociology of education (Innovation and Tradition, 2004) and experimental histories (The Hulk, 2003). He has also written and produced several documentaries for radio.
Patrick O'Leary PhD is Professor of Social Work Studies at the University of Southampton. Patrick's research interests are in gendered violence. He has worked on various child protection projects to support young people around the world. He has undertaken research on how people survive childhood trauma such as child sexual abuse.
Emeritus Professor Alison Mackinnon, AM, was Foundation Director of the Hawke Research Institute at the University of South Australia. Her research and writing spans gender and history, and issues of equity in education for girls and marginalized young people.
Peter Bishop is Associate Professor in the School of Communication, International Studies and Languages at the University of South Australia. He has researched, published and taught extensively around the topics of imagination, memory, hope, utopia and reconciliation.