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Professor in the Department of Sociology | +44 (0) 191 33 41497 |
Fellow of the Wolfson Research Institute for Health and Wellbeing | +44 (0) 191 33 41497 |
Fellow of the Institute for Medical Humanities |
Biography
Sarah Banks has a background in community development and worked in the voluntary sector and local authority social services before joining Durham University. Her degrees are in philosophy, social history and social work. Her research interests include professional ethics, community development and community-based participatory research.
Sarah co-founded the Centre for Social Justice and Community Action at Durham University, which promotes and supports participatory action research for social justice. She is co-convenor of the UK Participatory Research Network and coordinates the Ethics Working Group of the International Collaboration for Participatory Health Research. She also co-convenes the Social Work Ethics Research Group of the European Social Work Research Association. She coordinated production of ethical guidelines in the UK for community-based participatory research and internationally for participatory health research. She is a member of the Executive Committee of the International Collaboration for Participatory Health Research, a long-standing Board Member of Durham Community Action and a Trustee of the Society for the Furtherance of Critical Philosophy.
Recent books include: Ethics, Equity and Community Development (edited with Peter Westoby); Co-producing Research: A Community Development Approach (co-edited); Ethics in Participatory Research for Health and Social Well-being (edited with Mary Brydon-Miller); Participatory Research for Health and Social Well-Being (co-authored); the fifth edition of Ethics and Values in Social Work; the edited collection Ethical Issues in Youth Work (2nd edition); Ethics in Professional Life: Virtues for Health and Social Care (co-authored with Ann Gallagher) and the edited collection: Practising Social Work Ethics around the World: Cases and Commentaries (co-edited with Kirsten Nøhr).
Recent research projects include work on innovation and learning in participatory research, green social prescribing for young people, ethical challenges for social workers during Covid-19, civic participation and community development, household debt and community organising, ethical challenges in community-based participatory research.
Read about
Participatory Research Innovation and Learning Lab
Ethical Challenges for Social Workers during Covid-19
The Connected Communities research project, Imagine
Action research with Thrive Teesside on high cost credit in poor households
Research interests
- Professional ethics, community development, community-based participatory research.
Publications
Authored book
- Ethics and Values in Social WorkBanks, S. (2021). Ethics and Values in Social Work. Bloomsbury.
- ソーシャルワークの倫理と価値 (Ethics and Values in Social Work)Banks, S. (2016). ソーシャルワークの倫理と価値 (Ethics and Values in Social Work). 法律文化社 (Horitsu Bunksha).
- Performing Ethics: Using participatory theatre to explore ethical issues in community-based participatory researchBanks, S., Rifkin, F., Davidson, H., Holmes, C., & Moore, N. (2014). Performing Ethics: Using participatory theatre to explore ethical issues in community-based participatory research. Centre for Social Justice and Community Action, Durham University.
- EthicsBanks, S. (2014). Ethics. Policy Press.
- 社會工作倫理與價值 (Ethics and Values in Social Work)Banks, S. (2014). 社會工作倫理與價值 (Ethics and Values in Social Work). Hungyeh Publishing.
- Ethics and Values in Social WorkBanks, S. (2012). Ethics and Values in Social Work. Palgrave Macmillan.
- Ethics in professional life: virtues for health and social careBanks, S., & Gallagher, A. (2009). Ethics in professional life: virtues for health and social care. Palgrave Macmillan.
- Critical Community PracticeButcher, H., Banks, S., Henderson, P., & Robertson, J. (2007). Critical Community Practice. Policy Press.
- Ethics, Accountability and the Social ProfessionsBanks, S. (2004). Ethics, Accountability and the Social Professions. Palgrave Macmillan.
Chapter in book
- Ethics, equity and community development: Mapping the terrainBanks, S. (2019). Ethics, equity and community development: Mapping the terrain. In S. Banks & P. Westoby (Eds.), Ethics, equity and community development (pp. 3-35). Policy Press.
- Between research and community development: Negotiating a contested space for collaboration and creativityBanks, S., Armstrong, A., Bonner, A., Hall, Y., Harman, P., Johnston, L., Levi, C., Smith, K., & Taylor, R. (2019). Between research and community development: Negotiating a contested space for collaboration and creativity. In S. Banks, A. Hart, K. Pahl, & P. Ward (Eds.), Co-producing research : a community development approach. (pp. 21-48). Policy Press.
- Ethics in participatory researchBanks, S., & Brydon-Miller, M. (2019). Ethics in participatory research. In S. Banks & M. Brydon-Miller (Eds.), Ethics in participatory research for health and social well-being : cases and commentaries. (pp. 1-30). Routledge.
- Cultivating researcher integrity: virtue-based approaches to research ethicsBanks, S. (2018). Cultivating researcher integrity: virtue-based approaches to research ethics. In N. Emmerich (Ed.), Virtue ethics in the conduct and governance of social science research. (pp. 21-44). Emerald. https://doi.org/10.1108/s2398-601820180000003002
- Practising professional ethical wisdom: the role of 'ethics work' in the social welfare fieldBanks, S. (2018). Practising professional ethical wisdom: the role of ’ethics work’ in the social welfare field. In D. Carr (Ed.), Cultivating character and virtue in professional practice. (pp. 55-69). Routledge.
- Professional Integrity: From Conformity to CommitmentBanks, S. (2016). Professional Integrity: From Conformity to Commitment. In R. Hugman & J. Carter (Eds.), Rethinking values and ethics in social work. (pp. 49-63). Palgrave Macmillan.
- Politics, power and community development: an introductory essayMeade, R., Shaw, M., & Banks, S. (2016). Politics, power and community development: an introductory essay. In R. Meade, M. Shaw, & S. Banks (Eds.), Politics, power and community development (pp. 1-30). Policy Press.
- Action research for social justice: researching and organising on issues of household debtBanks, S. (2015). Action research for social justice: researching and organising on issues of household debt. In L. Hardwick, R. Smith, & A. Worsley (Eds.), Innovations in social work research : using methods creatively. (pp. 18-39). Jessica Kingsley.
- Social Work EthicsBanks, S. (2015). Social Work Ethics. In J. Wright (Ed.), International encyclopedia of the social & behavioral sciences. (pp. 782-788). Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-08-097086-8.28030-6
- Global ethics for social work? A case-based approachBanks, S. (2012). Global ethics for social work? A case-based approach. In S. Banks & K. Nøhr (Eds.), Practising social work ethics around the world : cases and commentaries. (pp. 1-31). Routledge.
- Re-gilding the ghetto: community work and community development in 21st-century BritainBanks, S. (2011). Re-gilding the ghetto: community work and community development in 21st-century Britain. In M. Lavalette (Ed.), Radical social work today : social work at the crossroads. (pp. 165-185). Policy Press. https://doi.org/10.1332/policypress/9781847428189.003.0011
- From Professional Ethics to Ethics in Professional Life: Reflections on Learning and Teaching in Social WorkBanks, S. (2010). From Professional Ethics to Ethics in Professional Life: Reflections on Learning and Teaching in Social Work. In D. Zavirsek, B. Rommelspacher, & S. Staub-Bernasconi (Eds.), Ethical dilemmas in social work : international perspectives. (pp. 119-132). Faculty of Social Work, University of Ljubljana.
Edited book
- Ethics, equity and community developmentBanks, S., & Westoby, P. (Eds.). (2019). Ethics, equity and community development. Policy Press.
- Co-producing research: a community development approachBanks, S., Hart, A., Pahl, K., & Ward, P. (Eds.). (2019). Co-producing research: a community development approach. Policy Press.
- Ethics in participatory research for health and social well-being: Cases and commentariesBanks, S., & Brydon-Miller, M. (Eds.). (2019). Ethics in participatory research for health and social well-being: Cases and commentaries. Routledge.
- Politics, power and community developmentMeade, R., Shaw, M., & Banks, S. (Eds.). (2016). Politics, power and community development. Policy Press.
- Managing Community Practice: Principles, Policies and Programmes (Second Edition)Banks, S., Butcher, H., Orton, A., & Robertson, J. (Eds.). (2013). Managing Community Practice: Principles, Policies and Programmes (Second Edition). Policy Press.
- Practising Social Work Ethics Around the World: Cases and Commentaries.Banks, S., & Nohr, K. (Eds.). (2012). Practising Social Work Ethics Around the World: Cases and Commentaries. Routledge.
- Ethics in community-based participatory research: Case studies, case examples and commentariesBanks., S., & Armstrong, A. (Eds.). (2012). Ethics in community-based participatory research: Case studies, case examples and commentaries. National Coordinating Centre for Public Engagement.
- Ethical Issues in Youth WorkBanks, S. (Ed.). (2010). Ethical Issues in Youth Work. Routledge.
- Managing Community Practice: Principles, Policies and Programmes.Banks, S., Butcher, H., Henderson, P., & Robertson, J. (Eds.). (2003). Managing Community Practice: Principles, Policies and Programmes. Policy Press.
- Teaching Practical Ethics for the Social Professions.Banks, S., & Nohr, K. (Eds.). (2003). Teaching Practical Ethics for the Social Professions. FESET.
Journal Article
- Under the Microscope: Shifting Perspectives on an Ethics Case in Participatory Health Research in a German Care Homevon Köppen, M., Banks, S., Brear, M., Drinkwater, J., Higgins, M., & Shabangu, P. (2025). Under the Microscope: Shifting Perspectives on an Ethics Case in Participatory Health Research in a German Care Home. Ethics and Social Welfare. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1080/17496535.2025.2460112
- Social work beyond the pandemic: Exploring social work values for a new eco-social worldBanks, S., Bertotti, T., Cairns, L., Shears, J., Shum, M., Sobočan, A. M., Strom, K., & Úriz, M. J. (2024). Social work beyond the pandemic: Exploring social work values for a new eco-social world. International Social Work, 67(4), 890-904. https://doi.org/10.1177/00208728241227062
- Pandemic ethics and beyond: Creating space for virtues in the social professionsBanks, S. (2024). Pandemic ethics and beyond: Creating space for virtues in the social professions. Nursing Ethics, 31(1), 28-38. https://doi.org/10.1177/09697330231177421
- Ethical Issues in Participatory Action Research on Covid-appropriate Behaviour and Vaccine Hesitancy in India: A Case with CommentariesNarayanan, P., Brear, M., Shabangu, P., Groot, B., van den Eijnde, C., & Banks, S. (2023). Ethical Issues in Participatory Action Research on Covid-appropriate Behaviour and Vaccine Hesitancy in India: A Case with Commentaries. Ethics and Social Welfare, 17(2), 221-228. https://doi.org/10.1080/17496535.2023.2209363
- Researching with Care – Participatory Health Research with Afghan Women Refugees in Germany During the Covid-19 Pandemic: A Case with CommentariesTayebi, N. S., von Köppen, M., Plunger, P., Börner, S., & Banks, S. (2023). Researching with Care – Participatory Health Research with Afghan Women Refugees in Germany During the Covid-19 Pandemic: A Case with Commentaries. Ethics and Social Welfare, 17(2), 229-235. https://doi.org/10.1080/17496535.2023.2209364
- Ethical issues in community development: setting the sceneBanks, S., Shevellar, L., & Narayanan, P. (2023). Ethical issues in community development: setting the scene. Community Development Journal, 58(1). https://doi.org/10.1093/cdj/bsac043
- Ethical Issues in Hospital-based Social Work During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Case from Uganda, with a CommentaryAdia, D., & Banks, S. (2023). Ethical Issues in Hospital-based Social Work During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Case from Uganda, with a Commentary. Ethics and Social Welfare, 17(1), 90-97. https://doi.org/10.1080/17496535.2022.2117014
- Law Versus Morality: Cases and Commentaries on Ethical Issues in Social Work PracticeOdo, C. O., Nwatu, U. L., Makkieh, M., Ametepe, P. E. K., & Banks, S. (2023). Law Versus Morality: Cases and Commentaries on Ethical Issues in Social Work Practice. Ethics and Social Welfare, 17(1), 83-89. https://doi.org/10.1080/17496535.2022.2117015
- Pandemic ethics: Rethinking rights, responsibilities and roles in social workBanks, S., & Rutter, N. (2021). Pandemic ethics: Rethinking rights, responsibilities and roles in social work. The British Journal of Social Work, 52(6), 3460-3479. https://doi.org/10.1093/bjsw/bcab253
- Ethical Issues for Practice and Research in Congregate Settings During the Covid-19 Pandemic: Cases and CommentariesBanks, S., & von Köppen, M. (2021). Ethical Issues for Practice and Research in Congregate Settings During the Covid-19 Pandemic: Cases and Commentaries. Ethics and Social Welfare, 15(3), 328-335. https://doi.org/10.1080/17496535.2021.1961367
- Practising ethically during Covid-19: social work challenges and responsesBanks, S., Cai, T., de Jonge, E., Shears, J., Shum, M., Sobočan, A., Strom, K., Truell, R., Úriz, M., & Weinberg, M. (2020). Practising ethically during Covid-19: social work challenges and responses. International Social Work, 63(5), 569-583. https://doi.org/10.1177/0020872820949614
- Social Workers under the Spotlight: An Analysis of Fitness to Practise Referrals to the Regulatory Body in England, 2014–2016Banks, S., Zasada, M., Jago, R., Gallagher, A., Austin, Z., & van der Gaag, A. (2020). Social Workers under the Spotlight: An Analysis of Fitness to Practise Referrals to the Regulatory Body in England, 2014–2016. British Journal of Social Work, 50(2), 326-347. https://doi.org/10.1093/bjsw/bcz145
- Ethical practice under Covid-19Banks, S., Cai, T., de Jonge, E., Shears, J., Shum, M., Sobočan, A., Strom, K., Truell, R., Úriz, M., & Weinberg, M. (2020). Ethical practice under Covid-19. Social Work 2020 under Covid-19, 5th edition.
- Relational Autonomy and Service Choices in Social Worker–Client Conversations in an Outpatient Clinic for People Using DrugsJuhila, K., Ranta, J., Raitakari, S., & Banks, S. (2020). Relational Autonomy and Service Choices in Social Worker–Client Conversations in an Outpatient Clinic for People Using Drugs. The British Journal of Social Work, 51(1), 170-186. https://doi.org/10.1093/bjsw/bcaa011
- Exploring the Context of Fitness to Practise Concerns About Social Workers in England: Explanations Beyond IndividualsGallagher, A., Banks, S., Jago, R., Zasada, M., Austin, Z., & van der Gaag, A. (2020). Exploring the Context of Fitness to Practise Concerns About Social Workers in England: Explanations Beyond Individuals. Ethics and Social Welfare, 14(2), 187-203. https://doi.org/10.1080/17496535.2019.1707846
- Extending Voice and Autonomy through Participatory Action Research: Ethical and Practical IssuesKong, S. T., Banks, S., Brandon, T., Chappell, S., Charnley, H., Hwang, S. K., Rudd, D., Shaw, S., Slatcher, S., & Ward, N. (2020). Extending Voice and Autonomy through Participatory Action Research: Ethical and Practical Issues. Ethics and Social Welfare, 14(2), 220-229. https://doi.org/10.1080/17496535.2020.1758413
- Practising Ethically in Unethical Times: Everyday Resistance in Social WorkWeinberg, M., & Banks, S. (2019). Practising Ethically in Unethical Times: Everyday Resistance in Social Work. Ethics and Social Welfare, 13(4), 361-376. https://doi.org/10.1080/17496535.2019.1597141
- Understanding complaints about paramedics: a qualitative exploration in a UK contextLucas, G., Zasada, M., Gallagher, A., Jago, R., Banks, S., Zubin, A., & van der Gaag, A. (2019). Understanding complaints about paramedics: a qualitative exploration in a UK context. Australasian Journal of Paramedicine, 16, 1-7. https://doi.org/10.33151/ajp.16.616
- Understanding Complaints to Regulators About Paramedics in the UK and Social Workers in England: Findings from a Multi-Method StudyAustin, Z., van der Gaag, A., Gallagher, A., Jago, R., Banks, S., Lucas, G., & Zasada, M. (2018). Understanding Complaints to Regulators About Paramedics in the UK and Social Workers in England: Findings from a Multi-Method Study. Journal of Medical Regulation, 104(3), 19-28. https://doi.org/10.30770/2572-1852-104.3.19
- Why do paramedics have a high rate of self-referral?van der Gaag, A., Jago, R., Austin, Z., Zasada, M., Banks, S., Lucas, G., & Gallagher, A. (2018). Why do paramedics have a high rate of self-referral?. Journal of Paramedic Practice, 10(5), 205-210.
- Doing ‘Ethics Work’ Together: Negotiating Service Users’ Independence in Community Mental Health MeetingsSaario, S., Räsänen, J.-M., Raitakari, S., Banks, S., & Juhila, K. (2018). Doing ‘Ethics Work’ Together: Negotiating Service Users’ Independence in Community Mental Health Meetings. Ethics and Social Welfare, 12(4), 370-386. https://doi.org/10.1080/17496535.2018.1533991
- Fitness-to-practise concerns and preventative strategiesGallagher, A., Zasada, M., Jago, R., Austin, Z., Banks, S., Lucas, G., & van der Gaag, A. (2018). Fitness-to-practise concerns and preventative strategies. Journal of Paramedic Practice, 10(4), 163-169.
- Pathways to co-impact: action research and community organisingBanks, S., Herrington, T., & Carter, K. (2017). Pathways to co-impact: action research and community organising. Educational Action Research, 25(4), 541-559. https://doi.org/10.1080/09650792.2017.1331859
- Organizing for change: North Tyneside Community Development Project and its legacyArmstrong, A., & Banks, S. (2017). Organizing for change: North Tyneside Community Development Project and its legacy. Community Development Journal, 52(2), 290-312. https://doi.org/10.1093/cdj/bsx006
- Researching the local politics and practices of radical Community Development Projects in 1970s BritainBanks, S., & Carpenter, M. (2017). Researching the local politics and practices of radical Community Development Projects in 1970s Britain. Community Development Journal, 52(2), 226-246. https://doi.org/10.1093/cdj/bsx001
- Experiences of Faith Group Members Using New Reproductive and Genetic Technologies: A Qualitative Interview StudyScully, J. L., Banks, S., Song, R., & Haq, J. (2017). Experiences of Faith Group Members Using New Reproductive and Genetic Technologies: A Qualitative Interview Study. Human Fertility, 20(1), 22-29. https://doi.org/10.1080/14647273.2016.1243816
- Everyday ethics in professional life: social work as ethics workBanks, S. (2016). Everyday ethics in professional life: social work as ethics work. Ethics and Social Welfare, 10(1), 35-52. https://doi.org/10.1080/17496535.2015.1126623
- Using co-inquiry to study co-inquiry: community-university perspectives on research collaborationBanks, S., Armstrong, A., Booth, M., Brown, G., Carter, K., Clarkson, M., Corner, L., Genus, A., Gilroy, R., Henfrey, T., Hudson, K., Jenner, A., Moss, R., Roddy, D., & Russell, A. (2014). Using co-inquiry to study co-inquiry: community-university perspectives on research collaboration. Journal of Community Engagement and Scholarship, 7(1), 37-47.
- Responsible scientists and a citizens’ panel: New storylines for creative engagement between science and the publicRobinson, P., Macnaghten, P., Banks, S., Bickersteth, J., Kennedy, A., Richardson, Y., Shaw, S., & Sylvestre, I. (2014). Responsible scientists and a citizens’ panel: New storylines for creative engagement between science and the public. The Geographical Journal, 180(1), 83-88. https://doi.org/10.1111/geoj.12042
- Everyday ethics in community-based participatory researchBanks, S., Armstrong, A., Carter, K., Graham, H., Hayward, P., Henry, A., Holland, T., Holmes, C., Lee, A., McNulty, A., Moore, N., Nayling, N., Stokoe, A., & Strachan, A. (2013). Everyday ethics in community-based participatory research. Contemporary Social Science, 8(3), 263-277. https://doi.org/10.1080/21582041.2013.769618
- Negotiating personal engagement and professional accountability: professional wisdom and ethics workBanks, S. (2013). Negotiating personal engagement and professional accountability: professional wisdom and ethics work. European Journal of Social Work, 16(5), 587-604. https://doi.org/10.1080/13691457.2012.732931
- In whose interest? the dynamics of debt in poor householdsFlaherty, J., & Banks, S. (2013). In whose interest? the dynamics of debt in poor households. Journal of Poverty and Social Justice, 21(3), 219-232. https://doi.org/10.1332/175982713x13812262277493
- Issues of Disclosure and Intrusion: Ethical Challenges for a Community ResearcherCarter, K., Banks, S., Armstrong, A., Kindon, S., & Burkitt, I. (2013). Issues of Disclosure and Intrusion: Ethical Challenges for a Community Researcher. Ethics and Social Welfare, 7(1), 92-100. https://doi.org/10.1080/17496535.2013.769344
- 'Ethics in an age of austerity: Social work and the evolving New Public ManagementBanks, S. (2011). ’Ethics in an age of austerity: Social work and the evolving New Public Management. Journal of Social Intervention: Theory and Practice, 20(2), 5-23.
- Interprofessional Ethics: A Developing Field? Notes from the Ethics & Social Welfare ConferenceBanks, S. (2010). Interprofessional Ethics: A Developing Field? Notes from the Ethics & Social Welfare Conference. Ethics and Social Welfare, 4(3), 280-294. https://doi.org/10.1080/17496535.2010.516116
- Integrity in professional life: issues of conduct, commitment and capacityBanks, S. (2010). Integrity in professional life: issues of conduct, commitment and capacity. British Journal of Social Work, 40(7), 2168-2184. https://doi.org/10.1093/bjsw/bcp152
- Ethics that Work? A Critical Review of Ethics and Values in Teaching and Practice—Papers from the Ethics & Social Welfare Conference, LondonBanks, S. (2009). Ethics that Work? A Critical Review of Ethics and Values in Teaching and Practice—Papers from the Ethics & Social Welfare Conference, London. Ethics and Social Welfare, 3(1), 54-76. https://doi.org/10.1080/17496530902819078
- From professional ethics to ethics in professional life : implications for learning, teaching and studyBanks, S. (2009). From professional ethics to ethics in professional life : implications for learning, teaching and study. Ethics and Social Welfare, 3(1), 55-63. https://doi.org/10.1080/17496530902819078
- From Professional Ethics to Ethics in Professional Life: Implications for Learning, Teaching and Study.Banks, S. (2009). From Professional Ethics to Ethics in Professional Life: Implications for Learning, Teaching and Study. Ethics and Social Welfare, 3(1), 55-63.
- Global Ethics for Social Work: Problems and Possibilities - Papers from the Ethics & Social Welfare Symposium, Durban, July 2008Banks, S., Hugman, R., Healy, L., Bozalek, V., & Orme, J. (2008). Global Ethics for Social Work: Problems and Possibilities - Papers from the Ethics & Social Welfare Symposium, Durban, July 2008. Ethics and Social Welfare, 2(3), 276-290. https://doi.org/10.1080/17496530802481722
- Critical commentary: social work ethicsBanks, S. (2008). Critical commentary: social work ethics. British Journal of Social Work, 38(6), 1238-1249. https://doi.org/10.1093/bjsw/bcn099
- Ethics and Social Welfare: The State of PlayBanks, S. (2008). Ethics and Social Welfare: The State of Play. Ethics and Social Welfare, 2(1), 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1080/17496530801948861
- Between equity and empathy: social professions and the new accountabilityBanks, S. (2007). Between equity and empathy: social professions and the new accountability. Social Work & Society, 5(3), 11-22.
- The grit in the oyster: community development workers in a modernizing local authorityBanks, S., & Orton, A. (2007). The grit in the oyster: community development workers in a modernizing local authority. Community Development Journal, 42(1), 97-113. https://doi.org/10.1093/cdj/bsi074
- Ordinary ethics: lay people's deliberations on social sex selectionBanks, S., Scully, J., & Shakespeare, T. (2006). Ordinary ethics: lay people’s deliberations on social sex selection. New Genetics and Society, 25(3), 289-303. https://doi.org/10.1080/14636770601032890
- Gift not commodity? Lay people deliberating social sex selectionScully, J., Shakespeare, T., & Banks, S. (2006). Gift not commodity? Lay people deliberating social sex selection. Sociology of Health & Illness, 28(6), 749-767. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-9566.2006.00540.x
- Chance, choice and control: Lay debate on prenatal social sex selectionScully, J., Banks, S., & Shakespeare, T. (2006). Chance, choice and control: Lay debate on prenatal social sex selection. Social Science and Medicine, 63(1), 21-31. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.socscimed.2005.12.013
- Empowering communities through active learning: challenges and contradictionsBanks, S., & Vickers, T. (2006). Empowering communities through active learning: challenges and contradictions. Journal of Community Work and Development, 8, 83-104.
- Accounting for Ethical Difficulties in Social Welfare Work: Issues, Problems and DilemmasBanks, S., & Williams, R. (2005). Accounting for Ethical Difficulties in Social Welfare Work: Issues, Problems and Dilemmas. British Journal of Social Work, 35(7), 1005-1022. https://doi.org/10.1093/bjsw/bch199
- The ethical practitioner in formation: issues of courage, competence and commitment.Banks, S. (2005). The ethical practitioner in formation: issues of courage, competence and commitment. Social Work Education, 24(7), 737-753. https://doi.org/10.1080/02615470500238652
- Professional integrity, social work and the ethics of distrust.Banks, S. (2004). Professional integrity, social work and the ethics of distrust. Social Work and Social Sciences Review, 11(2), 20-35.
- From oaths to rulebooks: a critical examination of codes of ethics for the social professionsBanks, S. (2003). From oaths to rulebooks: a critical examination of codes of ethics for the social professions. European Journal of Social Work, 6(2), 133-144. https://doi.org/10.1080/1369145032000144403
- Youth work and biomedicine: an exploratory studyBanks, S., Burlison, P., & Shakespeare, T. (2002). Youth work and biomedicine: an exploratory study. Youth and Policy, 74(Winter 2001/2), 18-39.
- Regenerating neighbourhoods: a critical look at the role of community capacity building.Banks, S., & Shenton, F. (2001). Regenerating neighbourhoods: a critical look at the role of community capacity building. Local Economy, 16(4), 286-298.
- Ethical dilemmas for the social professions: work in progress with social education students in Europe.Banks, S. (2001). Ethical dilemmas for the social professions: work in progress with social education students in Europe. European Journal of Social Education, 1, 1-16.
- Principles, Rules and Qualities: An Ethical Framework for Youth WorkBanks, S., & Immam, U. (2000). Principles, Rules and Qualities: An Ethical Framework for Youth Work. International Journal of Adolescence and Youth, 9(1), 65-82. https://doi.org/10.1080/02673843.2000.9747867
- The social professions and social policy: proactive or reactive.Banks, S. (1999). The social professions and social policy: proactive or reactive. European Journal of Social Work, 2(3), 327-339. https://doi.org/10.1080/13691459908412199
- Codes of Ethics and Ethical Conduct: A Veiw from the Caring Professions.Banks, S. (1998). Codes of Ethics and Ethical Conduct: A Veiw from the Caring Professions. Public Money and Management, 18(1), 27-30. https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-9302.00101
- Professional Ethics in Social Work - What Future?Banks, S. (1998). Professional Ethics in Social Work - What Future?. British Journal of Social Work, 28, 213-231.
- Innovation in Youth Work? Young People and Mental Well-beingBanks, S., & Bartlett, D. (n.d.). Innovation in Youth Work? Young People and Mental Well-being. Youth and Policy, 90, 19-31.
- Ethical Challenges for Social Work.Banks, S. (n.d.). Ethical Challenges for Social Work. Intervencao Social, 29, 11-24.
Newspaper/Magazine Article
- Payday lenders are out of time in their fight against credit capBanks, S. (2013, October 21). Payday lenders are out of time in their fight against credit cap. The Conversation.
Other (Digital/Visual Media)
- "Ethics work in the social domain", talk given at the Humanistic University, Utrecht, February 2014Banks, S. (2014). "Ethics work in the social domain", talk given at the Humanistic University, Utrecht, February 2014 [Talk].
- Forum Theatre: Participatory ethics through participatory theatre, film, December 2013Banks, S. (2013). Forum Theatre: Participatory ethics through participatory theatre, film, December 2013 [Film].
Report
- Community-based participatory research: A guide to ethical principles and practice (2nd edition)Banks, S., & et al. (2022). Community-based participatory research: A guide to ethical principles and practice (2nd edition). National Coordinating Centre for Public Engagement, Bristol; Centre for Social Justice and Community Action, Durham University.
- Beyond the Pandemic: Exploring Social Work Ethics and Values as a Contribution to a New Eco-social WorldBanks, S., Cairns, L., Bertotti, T., Shears, J., Shum, S., Sobočan, A., Strom, K., & Úriz, M. (2022). Beyond the Pandemic: Exploring Social Work Ethics and Values as a Contribution to a New Eco-social World. International Federation of Social Workers.
- Rethinking Rights, Responsibilities and Risks: Ethical Challenges for UK Social Workers during Covid-19Rutter, N., & Banks, S. (2021). Rethinking Rights, Responsibilities and Risks: Ethical Challenges for UK Social Workers during Covid-19. British Association of Social Workers.
- Ethical reflections in challenging times: A resource for social work practitioners and educatorsBanks, S., Rutter, N., & Shears, J. (2021). Ethical reflections in challenging times: A resource for social work practitioners and educators. British Association of Social Workers.
- Pandemic ethics: A resource for social work students, educators and practitionersBanks, S., Bertotti, T., Shears, J., Shum, M., Sobočan, A. M., Strom, K., & Úriz, M. J. (2021). Pandemic ethics: A resource for social work students, educators and practitioners. International Federation of Social Workers.
- Practising During Pandemic Conditions: Ethical Guidance for Social WorkersBanks, S. (2020). Practising During Pandemic Conditions: Ethical Guidance for Social Workers. International Federation of Social Workers.
- Ethical Challenges for Social Workers during Covid-19: A Global PerspectiveBanks, S., Cai, T., de Jonge, E., Shears, J., Shum, M., Sobočan, A., Strom, K., Truell, R., Úriz, M., & Weinberg, M. (2020). Ethical Challenges for Social Workers during Covid-19: A Global Perspective. International Federation of Social Workers.
- People like us? Understanding complaints about paramedics and social workersvan der Gaag, A., Lucas, G., Zasada, M., Gallagher, A., Jago, R., Banks, S., & Zubin, A. (2017). People like us? Understanding complaints about paramedics and social workers. Health and Care Professions Council.
- Debt on Teesside: Pathways to Financial Inclusion, Research Briefing.Banks, S., Brown, G., Flaherty, J., Herrington, T., & Waters, M. (2013). Debt on Teesside: Pathways to Financial Inclusion, Research Briefing. Centre for Social Justice and Community Action, Durham University.
- Debt on Teesside: Pathways to Financial Inclusion, Final ReportBanks, S., Brown, G., Flaherty, J., Herrington, T., & Waters, M. (2013). Debt on Teesside: Pathways to Financial Inclusion, Final Report. Centre for Social Justice and Community Action, Durham University.
- Community-based participatory research: A guide to ethical principles and practiceBanks, S. (2012). Community-based participatory research: A guide to ethical principles and practice. National Coordinating Centre for Public Engagement, Bristol and Centre for Social Justice and Community Action, Durham University.
- Community-based participatory research: ethical challengesBanks, S. (2011). Community-based participatory research: ethical challenges. Arts and Humanities Research Council.
Working Paper
- Rethinking social work ethics during Covid-19 and beyond: A BASW 'think pieceBanks, S. with, Geoghegan, L., & Shears, J. (2020). Rethinking social work ethics during Covid-19 and beyond: A BASW ’think piece.