Dr William McGovern is a Senior Lecturer and lead for ethics in the department of Social Work, Education and Community Wellbeing at Northumbria University. He was awarded his PhD in Sociology from University of Newcastle in 2017. Dr McGovern also has professional qualifications in Youth and Community Work and has 15 years professional experience of working public health, Health and social Care and Criminal Justice settings. He currently leads on modules in Children’s Rights and Participation, Substance Use and Research Methods. William's research interests are on stigma, identity, self-help and recovery.