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Recruitment and retention issues in better neighbourhood services fund programmes
- Authors:
- SHIEL Liz, CLARK Ian
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Executive Central Research Unit
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 49p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
Domestic abuse against men in Scotland
- Authors:
- GADD David, et al
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Executive. Central Research Unit
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 86p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
The main aims of this report are to: estimate the prevalence of domestic abuse perpetrated against men in Scotland; gauge the nature, frequency, and seriousness of this abuse; document and examine the perspectives of those men who had been abused, and; assess the adequacy of levels of service provision for men who have experienced domestic abuse in Scotland. The report proceeds to provide: an analysis of the contrasting pictures of domestic abuse evident in the statistical data derived from Scottish Police records for 1999 and 2000 and the findings of the Scottish Crime Survey 2000; an outline of the characteristics of male victims in relation to both male non-victims and female victims of domestic abuse; in-depth accounts of the abuse experienced by a sample of the men identified as victims of ‘domestic violence’ in the Scottish Crime Survey 2000; and a summary of the arguments for and against specialist service provision for abused men in Scotland.
Child poverty in social inclusion partnerships
- Authors:
- KEMP Peter, DEAN Jo, MACKAY Daniel
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Executive. Central Research Unit
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 73p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
A range of measures have been introduced at both local and national level in order to tackle child poverty. In Scotland, many of these initiatives are located in and funded through the Social Inclusion Partnerships (SIPs) set up by the Scottish Executive. SIPs are multiagency partnership bodies made up of representatives from the statutory sector the voluntary sector, community representatives, and the private sector. Their task is to co-ordinate activities to promote social inclusion, prevent social exclusion, and fund local projects that fit local priorities.
Routes out of homelessness
- Authors:
- ROSENGARD Ann, et al
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Executive Central Research Unit
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 130p.tables.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
Although a considerable body of research has reviewed the reasons for homelessness and people's experiences of homelessness, there has been a lesser focus on how people resolve homelessness and on ‘what works’ in promoting successful settlement. This study set out to explore the typical ‘routes’ or pathways followed to resolve homelessness and to resettle, drawing on the available evidence to make recommendations for policy and practice.
'Voice of the child' under the Children (Scotland) Act 1995: volume 1 - mapping paper
- Authors:
- MARSHALL Kathleen, TISDALL E. Kay, CLELAND Alison
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Executive Central Research Unit
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 122p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
This mapping paper undertakes a detailed analysis of the Children (Scotland) Act 1995 which brings together aspects of family, child care and adoption law that affects children. This report addresses itself to the following questions: in relation to which decisions do the views of children need to be sought?; what processes are used to ascertain children's views?; and, is provision made for feedback to the child?.
'Voice of the child' under the Children (Scotland) Act 1995: giving due regard to children's views in all matters that affect them; volume 2 - feasibility study
- Authors:
- MARSHALL Kathleen, TISDALL E. Kay, CLELAND Alison
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Executive Central Research Unit
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 101p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
The Children (Scotland) Act 1995 greatly strengthened the right and mechanisms for children to have their views considered in court decisions affecting them in line with article 12 of the UNCRC. This study investigated children's experiences form the perspectives of key participants: professionals involved in the process, parents and, vitally, children themselves.
Young carers: assessment and services; literature review of identification, needs assessment and service provision for young carers and their families
- Authors:
- BANKS Pauline, et al
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Executive Central Research Unit
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
The aim of this study was to examine the ways in which young carers come to the attention of voluntary and statutory agencies and to identify the ways young carers needs are assessed. The report sought to identify the approaches that are successful in meeting the social, economic, educational and health needs of young carers and to assess the results of evaluations of the way the services are delivered.
Over the threshold: an exploration of intensive domiciliary support for older people
- Authors:
- CURTICE Lisa, et al
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Executive Central Research Unit
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 119p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
This study aimed to examine the extent to which frail older people are able to remain in their own homes with intensive and flexible domiciliary care packages. In particular, it sought to explore the factors influencing the delivery of intensive flexible support, whether users have the choice, the contribution of various sectors, the impact of local authority purchasing and cost effectiveness.
If you don't ask you don't get: review of services for people with learning disabilities: the views of people who use services and their carers
- Authors:
- STALKER Kirsten, et al
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Executive Central Research Unit
- Publication year:
- 1999
- Pagination:
- 91p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
The purpose of this three month study was to explore the views of people with learning disabilities who use services and their carpers. The overall picture that emerged was one of social isolation with many people in rural and urban settings and having few friends outside family and system. Everyone made use of community services, but this was often part of a group or with a staff member.
Violence in Scotland: findings from the 2000 Scottish crime survey
- Author:
- MVA
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Executive Central Research Unit
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 19p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh