The research by Ipsos Mori, Practitioners' Perspectives on Child Poverty, was published by the government last week. It showed that many practitioners, including teachers, social workers and youth workers did not associate the term poverty with their work, even when operating in disadvantaged areas.
Many practitioners also said they found the term stigmatising and a barrier to engagement with families on the ground.
The report states: "Practitioners were often surprised when approached to participate in research on child poverty."
Paul Dornan, head of policy and research at the Child Poverty Action Group, said: "The Child Poverty Unit must have full support from ministers to build an ongoing communication process from this report, which delivers the views of service users and providers into the heart of strategic thinking."
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