Conference presentations include:
Gauci,J. Therapeutic Groupwork Skills in response to Young People in Conflict in Communities of Change. International Federation of Social Work European Conference, Reykjavik 2017: Marginalization and Social Work in a Changing Society.
Gauci, J, Foot, M. & Ryding, Use of Healing Spaces in Trauma Recovery : Emotional Healing, Self Esteem and Resilience Building. Defense for Children Palestine Conference, Hebron November 2015.
Gauci, J. Evaluating the Effect of Participatory Action Research in Communities of Conflict. September 2015. Edinburgh International Federation Social Work Europe Conference
Gauci, J. & Hyde, 0. Social Work Engagement in Communities of Conflict. B.A.S.W. Annual Conference, England March 2014.
Gauci, J. The Essence of Social Work: Meaningful Engagement at times of Loss and Displacement. Moscow Pedagogical Humanitarian Institute. November 2012.
Gauci, J. The Essence as Purpose in Social Work Relationships. Perm Conference Paper November 2011, Russia.
Gauci, J. & Holley, T. The Essential Essence of Social Work Practice. Joint Social Work & Education Conference, July 2011. England.
Gauci, J. Keynote lecture: Therapeutic Social Work Responses to Community Mental Health. Faith, Spirituality and Mental Wellbeing in B.M.E. Communities Conference, 21 September, 2011. Bristol.
Gauci, J. Transformative Social Work Practice. September 2011. Perm Research University, Russia.
Gauci, J. The art of Narrative in SW Practice. September 2010. Perm Research University, Russia.
Gauci, J. Close, J. & Osbourne, N. Moving beyond life story work. Authenticity to Action: Involving Service Users and Carers in Higher Education Conference. Cumbria. November 2009.
Publications
Gauci, J. Reflective consciousness and the heart of engagement in community mental health practice. Spirituality and Mental Health, Gilbert, P. (2011) Pavillion Press
Gauci, J. 2011 The Essence of Social Work. Perm Research University Publishing Press, 2011 Perm
Gauci, J. 2012 Relationship Based Practice. Perm Research University Publishing Press, 2012 Perm
Gauci, J The role of the Community Social Worker Interpersonal Skills for the People Professions, (2009) Scion Publishing.
Gauci, J. 2009 Victims or Survivors: the Protective Rights of Older Adults. Older Adult Care. Duffy, J. & Duffy, T. Reflect Press.
Research and consultancy projects have included:
Child Trauma Project, Hebron. 2016
Vulnerable Syrian Families Resettlement Project, Malvern Hills. 2016
Emotional Resilience Training Project, E.I.L. Worcestershire. 2015
Migrancy Project, Valetta, Malvern.2013
Dzerzhinsk Family Support Project, Russia. 2012
Conflict Resolution Training Project, Quakers, Moscow. 2012
In addition, Joy works freelance in training and consultancy for a number of Community Action Charities and Non for Profit Organisations, including Experiment in International Living, Community Action, Quakers and Consilium, UK.