Curriculum Vitae
CURRICULUM VITAE
NAME Leon Charles Fulcher
ADDRESS New Zealand Address: 44 Mountain Rd, Tuai, Wairoa 4195 – Mobile: +64 21 0574002; E-mail: and c/o Dr Mark Fulcher, 44 Ellerton Rd, Mt Eden, Auckland 1024 – Mobile: +64 21 759770.
US Address: c/o Dr Kate Tufano, 709 Langdale Drive, Ft Collins, CO 80526 – Mobile: +1 (970) 581 8047
DATE OF BIRTH: 20-03-47 CITIZENSHIP: New Zealand; USA; UK Settlement Spouse
FAMILY STATUS Married to Jane who holds British and New Zealand Citizenship
Children: Mark, MD (Sports Medicine Consultant – age 40)
Kate, PhD (Stanford) Environmental Consultant – age 38)
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
1984 Doctor of Philosophy Degree (Applied Sociology): Stirling, UK
Thesis: Who Cares for the Caregivers? A Comparative Study of Residential and Day Care Teams Working with Children
1971 Master of Social Work Degree: (Psychiatric Social Work) Washington, USA
Thesis: The Scheduling of Revocation Proceedings for Adult Probation Violators in the State of Washington (National Institute of Mental Health Scholarship)
1969 Bachelor of Arts Degree (Sociology/Political Science): Northwest Nazarene University, Idaho, USA (Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities)
CURRENT PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT ACTIVITIES
2000-2015 Child and Youth Care Consultant: TransformAction International, 44 Mountain Road, Tuai, Wairoa, 4195, New Zealand
2006-2015 The Learning Zone Coordinator: Kibble Education and Care Centre, Goudie Street, Paisley, PA3 1RQ, Scotland at www.cyc-net.org.
PREVIOUS POSITIONS
2007-2011 Consultant: Foster Care Associates UK, Malvern View, Saxon Business Park, Hanbury Rd, Stoke Prior, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire B60 4AD
2004-2006 Professor/Assistant Provost & Dean of Students: United Arab Emirates University, PO Box 15551, Al Ain, UAE.
2003-2004 Professor & Assistant Dean: College of Family Sciences, Zayed University (for Women), Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
1987-2003 Joint Warden: Weir House, Victoria University of Wellington, member of Student Services staff responsible for daily management of student life at this 300-bed university residence
2000-2004 International Practice Research & Training Consultant
1991-1997 Chairperson, Department of Applied Social Sciences: in charge of 3 professional qualifying programs located on 3 different sites for Social Work, Recreation & Leisure Studies Rehabilitation Studies.
1991-1994 Acting Head of Nursing & Midwifery: Victoria University of Wellington (NZ) Responsible for re-structuring the BNurs degree to Masters-level, post-qualifying education and research activities.
1986-2000 Professor of Social Work: Victoria University of Wellington (NZ)
1983-1986 Director of Social Work Education: Department of Sociology, University of Stirling, active in community education initiatives (UK)
1976-1983 Lecturer in Social Work: Dept of Sociology, Stirling University (UK).
1975 Locum Program Director: Community Alcohol Center, Lower Columbia Council on Alcoholism, Longview, Washington (USA).
1973-1975 Psychiatric Social Worker: Washington State Department of Social and Health Services, Division of Juvenile Rehabilitation, Maple Lane School for Girls, Centralia, Washington (USA).
1971-1973 Deputy Superintendent: Dr. Barnardo's (Scotland), Blackford Brae Unit for Maladjusted Adolescents, 31 South Oswald Road, Edinburgh.
1970-1971 Community Mental Health Specialist: Accident and Emergency Services, University of Washington, Harborview Medical Center, Department of Psychiatry, Seattle, Washington (USA).
1969-1971 Classification Counsellor: (part-time) Washington State Dept of Social Health Services, Cascadia Reception-Diagnostic Center, (USA).
APPOINTMENTS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES
2008-2015 Chairperson: Board of Governors for The International Child and Youth Care Network at www.cyc-net.org.
2006-2011 Honorary Research Fellow: College of Humanities and Social Science, Edinburgh University, 55 George Square, Edinburgh, EH8 9JU.
2008-2010 Child Care Consultant to Her Highness Maitha Bint Mohammed Bin Khalid Al Nahyan, United Arab Emirates.
2006-2008 External Examiner: Glasgow School of Social Work, MSc in Residential Child Care, Strathclyde University, Jordanhill Campus.
2004-2006 Distance Education Professor & Consultant: University of South Africa, Masters in Child & Youth Care – to establish and teach the Research Methods curriculum for this new professional program.
2003-2004 Social Services Development Consultant: Sarawak Ministry of Social Development & Urbanisation, Malaysia – advising on the development, introduction, implementation and evaluation of community-based approaches to child abuse youth crime in Malay Iban communities.
2003-2004 External Examiner: University of Queensland, 2 PhD Theses and Bond University, Queensland, Australia, Doctor of Health Sciences Thesis.
2002-2006 Education and Training Consultant: Scottish Council of Voluntary Organisations and Kibble Education & Care Centre, Scotland, to develop the Images of Ourselves CD-ROM for the Scottish Executive focusing on Equalities and Diversity Training; the Images of Men Caring CD-ROM aimed at increasing the number of males in caring roles in Scotland; Images of Working @ Kibble CD-ROM, a staff orientation and induction training programme; The Living Jigsaw CD-ROM, focusing on Developmental Assets for child & youth care practice; and The Kibble Quiz CD-ROM for use with young people and family members.
2002-2003 Training Consultant: The Presbyterian Child Welfare Agency, Buckhorn Children’s Services, Kentucky, USA.
2002 Programme Evaluation Consultant: Crannog Nua High Support Unit, Northern Area Health Board, County Dublin, Ireland.
1998-2003 Visiting Professor of Social Work: Sarawak Ministry of Social Development & Urbanisation; Jabatan Kebajikan Masyarakat (Social Welfare) Negeri Sarawak; & Universiti Malaysia Sarawak.
1998-2002 Visiting Professor of Social Work: Jabatan Psikologi, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
1998-2002 Visiting Professor of Social Work: Beijing College of Civil Affairs and Changsha Social Work College, Ministry of Civil Affairs, Peoples’ Republic of China.
1990-1995 Accreditation Approval Review Panel Member: Vice-Chancellor’s Committee appointee to the New Zealand Qualifications Authority, Accreditation Approval Reviews of BNursing Degrees at Wellington, Whitireia, Waiariki, Taranaki, Southland & Manawatu Polytechnics.
1989-1990 External Examiner: Social Work, University of Canterbury (NZ).
1997 Vice-Chancellor's Review of Social Work: Univ of Canterbury, (NZ).
1988-1995 Member, Human Subjects Research Committee; Chair of Standing Committee on Research Ethics Victoria University of Wellington.
1982-1986 External Assessor for the Northern Ireland Certificate in Social Service course with scrutiny of CSS qualifying training throughout Ulster, UK.
1978-1982 External Examiner University of Glasgow, Social Work programme.
1977-1983 Professional Qualifications & Accreditation Committee: Central Council for Education and Training in Social Work (CCETSW) UK.
MEMBERSHIP ON EDITORIAL AND GOVERNING BOARDS
Since 2012 Scottish Journal of Residential Child Care (UK)
Since 2010 Child & Youth Services (North America)
Since 2002 Relational Child and Youth Care Practice (Canada/South Africa)
Since 1999 Child & Youth Care On-Line (International Electronic Journal)
2000-2006 The Journal of College and University Student Housing (USA)
2002-2005 Jurnal Kerja Sosial Malaysia (Malaysia)
1992-2002 Journal of Child and Youth Care (Canada)
1986-1989 The British Journal of Social Work (UK)
1986-1992 Journal of Children in Contemporary Society (USA)
ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIPS & CONSULTANCIES
2007-2015 Chairperson: The International Child and Youth Care Network (www.cyc-net.org) Board of Governors.
2007-2012 Director: Key Assets Fostering, New Zealand
2007-2011 Consultant: Foster Care Associates
2007-2008 Member of Working Groups: Corporate Parenting Working Group & Feeling Safe and Nurtured in a Home Setting Working Group – Implementation of Looked After Children & Young People: We Can and Must Do Better Policy Initiative of the Scottish Government.
2004 Elected Life Member: New Zealand Association of Tertiary Education Accommodation Professionals
1998-2006 Member, International Relations Committee, Association of College & University Housing Officers–International (ACUHO-I).
2003-2005 Chairperson, International Relations Committee, Association of College & University Housing Officers – International (ACUHO-I).
2002-2007 Consultant: Kibble Education & Care Centre, Paisley, Scotland.
1998-2004 Consultant: Ministry of Social Development & Urbanisation and Jabatan Kebajikan Masyarakat Negeri Sarawak (Malaysia).
1987-2002 Consultant: Te Ata Hou Trust (New Zealand).
1995-1997 Consultant: New Zealand Accident Compensation & Rehabilitation Insurance Corporation.
1986-1991 Consultant: New Zealand Dept of Social Welfare, Southern Region.
1984-1986 Consultant: Newfoundland & Labrador, Social Services (Canada).
1983-1986 Consultant: Royal Scottish Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Children (
1978-1986 Consultant: The Aberlour Child Care Trust (Scotland).
1983-1985 Consultant: National Children's Home (UK).
1977-1981 Consultant: Shawbridge Youth Centres, Montreal (Canada).
1976-1982 Consultant: Dr. Barnardo's (Scotland).
RESEARCH GRANTS ADMINISTERED
2002 International & Domestic Students Living Together. Victoria University (NZ$4,000).
2001-2002 An Independent Evaluation of Puao-te-Ata-tu a Tuhoe, Establishment Phase: 1999-2001 with T Cairns, W Tait-Rolleston & H Takuta-Moses. (NZ$ 50,000).
1999-2001 Factors Influencing the Participation of Families in the Care of Sarawak Children on Child Protection Act, 1991 “Place of Safety” Orders with Faizah Mas'ud. Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, Fakulti Sains Sosial (MR 10,000).
1999-2001 Looking Near – Looking Far: Finding New Ways for International First Nations Research with Dr Doug Durst, University of Regina, International Council for Canadian Studies (Canadian $8,000.00).
1995-1997 A Professionalisation Strategy for ACC Case Managers: VUW Diploma in Rehabilitation Studies ($NZ 2,300,000).
1989-1995 Te Rangihau Scholar Initiative on Whanau, Hapu, Iwi Development with the Department of Social Welfare and Te Iwi Ngai Tuhoe ($NZ 460,000).
1991-1993 Social Work Services to Carers of the Confused Elderly in 3 New Zealand Area Health Boards, Health Research Council ($NZ 138,000). Grant administration transferred to the new VUW Health Services Research Centre.
1989-1990 Caring for Our Community's Children: Action Research Evaluation of Alternative Care Services administered by the NZ Department of Social Welfare and UGC Postdoctoral Research Fellowship ($NZ 90,000 + $NZ 64,000).
1989-1990 An Exploration of Services for Elderly People with Severe Mental Illness in the Wellington Region: A UGC Postdoctoral Research Fellowship with Professor M Clinton and Professor G Hawke ($NZ 64,000).
1987-1990 Developing a Maori Perspective in Social Work Education: Implications Arising from the Report of the Ministerial Committee on a Maori Perspective for the Department of Social Welfare ($NZ 108,000).
1988-1989 Needs Assessment: A Review of Approaches and Policy Options for the Department of Social Welfare ($NZ 11,600).
1987-1988 Contracting for Social Services: A Review of the Literature and Policy Options for the Department of Social Welfare ($NZ 8,000).
1979-1982 Practice Teaching for Group Care Practice: A Collaborative Approach to Training with Dr Barnardo's Scotland (£30,000).
SUPERVISION OF RESEARCH DEGREES
University of Stirling:
Ibeabuchi, G. B. E. (1986). Developing Child and Youth Care Services In Nigeria: An Analysis of Contemporary Problems And Needs. University of Stirling, Scotland: Unpublished PhD Thesis.
Burford, G. (1990). Assessing Teamwork: A Comparative Study of Group Home Teams in Newfoundland and Labrador. University of Stirling, Scotland: Unpublished PhD thesis.
Victoria University of Wellington:
Opie, A. (1989). Joint Custody of Children after Separation and Divorce. Victoria University of Wellington: Unpublished PhD Thesis.
Sali, G. W. (1996). Law and Order in Contemporary Papua New Guinea: An Examination of Causes and Policy Options. Victoria University of Wellington: Unpublished PhD Thesis.
Leberman, S. I. (1999). The Transfer of Learning from the Classroom to the Workplace: A New Zealand Case Study. Victoria University of Wellington: Unpublished PhD Thesis.
While at Victoria University of Wellington, I supervised roughly 6-8 MA and MA(Applied) degree research theses each year.
Dublin Institute of Technology:
Gay Graham (2011). Critical Success Factors that Shape Core Work Processes in Residential Youth Care in Ireland. Dublin Institute of Technology: Unpublished PhD Thesis.
PUBLICATIONS
Books
Khalil, T. I. & Fulcher, L. C., eds. (2016) Residential Child and Youth Care in a Developing World – Volume 1: Global Perspectives. Cape Town: The CYC-Net Press (forthcoming).
Khalil, T. I. & Fulcher, L. C., eds. (2016) Residential Child and Youth Care in a Developing World – Volume 2: Asia. Cape Town: The CYC-Net Press (forthcoming).
Khalil, T. I. & Fulcher, L. C., eds. (2016) Residential Child and Youth Care in a Developing World – Volume 3: Africa. Cape Town: The CYC-Net Press (forthcoming).
Khalil, T. I. & Fulcher, L. C., eds. (2016) Residential Child and Youth Care in a Developing World – Volume 4: Europe. Cape Town: The CYC-Net Press (forthcoming)
Fulcher, L. C. & Garfat, T., eds. (2015) Child and Youth Care Practice with Families. Cape Town: The CYC-Net Press.
Fulcher, L. C. (ed). (2015). Journal of Relational Child and Youth Care Practice, Volume 28, Issue 2, Special Issue on Beginnings accessed here. http://www.rcycp.com/
Garfat, T. & Fulcher, L. C. (eds). (2015). Journal of Relational Child and Youth Care Practice, Volume 28, Issue 1, Special Issue on Transitions accessed here. http://www.rcycp.com/
Fulcher, L. C. & Moran, L. (2013) Sisters of Pain: An Ethnography of Young Women Living in Secure Care. Cape Town: The CYC-NET Press.
Garfat, T., Fulcher, L. C., & Digney, J. eds. (2013) Making Moments Meaningful in Child and Youth Care Practice. Cape Town: Pretext Publishing.
Smith, M., Fulcher, L. C. & Doran, P. (2013) Residential Child Care in Practice: Making a Difference. Bristol: Policy Press.
Garfat, T. & Fulcher, L. C., eds. (2012) Child and Youth Care in Practice. Cape Town: Pretext Publishing.
Garfat, T., Fulcher, L. & Digney, J., eds. (2012) The Therapeutic Use of Daily Life Events. Cape Town: Pretext Publishing.
Fulcher, L. C. & Fulcher, J. (2008) Weir Tales: An Ethnography Celebrating 75 Years of Community Life at Weir House. Wellington: Mosaic Design Publishing.
Fulcher, L. C. & Garfat, T. (2008) Quality Care in a Family Setting: A Practical Guide for Foster Carers. Cape Town: Pretext Publishing.
Fulcher, L. C. & Ainsworth, F. eds, (2006) Group Care for Children & Young People Revisited. New York: The Haworth Press.
Opie, A. with Fulcher, L. C., Hawke, G. & Allen, N. (1992) There’s Nobody There: Community Care of Confused Older People. Auckland: Oxford University Press.
Fulcher, L. C. & Ainsworth, F. eds, (1985) Group Care Practice with Children. London: Tavistock Publications.
Ainsworth, F. & Fulcher, L. C. eds, (1981) Group Care for Children: Concept and Issues. London: Tavistock Publications.
Monographs
Fulcher, L. C. (1988) The Worker, The Work Team and The Organisational Task. Wellington: Victoria University Press.
Articles in Refereed and Non-Refereed Journals
Fulcher, L. C., Moran, A, & Anglin, J. (2015). Sisters of pain and the child protection paradox: An ethnographic study of a young woman living in secure care, International journal of child and family welfare. 15(1/2): 38-52.
Fulcher, L. C. & Garfat, T. (2013) Outcomes that Matter for Children and Young People in Out-of-Home Care, International Journal of Social Pedagogy. Volume 2, Number 1, pp. 33-46 (http://www.internationaljournalofsocialpedagogy.com/index.php?journal=ijsp&page=article&op=view&path%5B%5D=13&path%5B%5D=12).