Social Policy
Shut Out: The Experience of People with Disabilities and their Families in Australia
National People with Disabilities and Carer Council
This 79-page Australian discussion paper asked people with disabilities and their families, friends and carers to identify the main barriers to their full participation in the economic and social life of the community
Disability, Social PolicyPosted: 2009-08-11
Should We Subsidize Work? Welfare Reform, the Earned Income Tax Credit and Optimal Transfers
Urban Institute
An 18-page US paper assessing evidence that welfare reform and expansion of the earned income tax credit have increased work among low-income families
Social PolicyPosted: 2006-11-06
Should We Extend the Role of Private Social Expenditure?
Institute for the Study of Labor
This 35-page discussion paper examines claims as to the advantages to be gained from greater reliance on the private sector for the provision of social protection
Social PolicyPosted: 2005-03-29
Should We Expand the Use of Pay-for-Performance in Health Care?
Parliamentary Library - Australia
This 23-page Australian research paper examines the evidence on the impact of P4P schemes in health care
Health, Social PolicyPosted: 2009-11-24
Shifting Perspectives in Pensions
Institute for the Study of Labor
This 22-page discussion paper deals with the relative merits of four types of universal, mandatory pension schemes, with special reference to notional or non-defined contribution schemes
Social Policy, AgeingPosted: 2004-10-29
Severance Pay Programs around the World: History, Rationale, Status, and Reforms
IZA
This discussion paper examines severance pay programmes around the world by providing the first ever overview of existing programs, examining their historic development, assessing their economic rationale and describing current reform attempts
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Social PolicyPosted: 2011-06-07
Setting It Right: Employment Protection, Labour Reallocation and Productivity
IZA
This 28-page discussion paper provides a critical review of the recent empirical evidence on the links between regulations affecting the hiring and firing of workers, labour reallocation and productivity growth
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Social PolicyPosted: 2011-07-27
Self‐directed Community Aged Care for People with Complex Needs: A Literature Review
Uniting Care Community Options/Deakin University
This 102-page Australian report critically reviews the literature on older care recipient‐directed care arrangements in the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia and highlights the importance to distinguish between Cash‐for‐Care and Self‐Directed Care schemes
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2009-08-02
Securing Good Care for More People: Options for Reform
King's Fund
This 73-page UK report reviews the funding of social care for older people
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2010-03-17
Screening Welfare Beneficiaries for Adult Literacy Skills: A Review of the International Literature
Ministry of Social Development - New Zealand
This New Zealand literature review examines the policy and operational responses of welfare jurisdictions in different countries to manage literacy issues among their beneficiary populations
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Social PolicyPosted: 2007-02-02
Schools Out: Can Teachers, Social Workers and Health Staff Learn to Live Together?
Demos
A 66-page U.K. report about emerging practice in extended schools and its implications for public services and communities
Education, Social PolicyPosted: 2004-10-23
Right Response: Understanding and Countering Populist Extremism in Europe
Chatham House
This 46-page UK report examines the drivers behind the support for populist extremist parties and considers possible political responses
Governance & Politics, Social PolicyPosted: 2011-09-22
Rewarding Persistence
MDRC
This 167-page report evaluates the effects of a performance-based scholarship program for low-income parents
Education, Social PolicyPosted: 2009-02-15
Review of the Effectiveness of Specialist Courts in Other Jurisdictions
Department for Constitutional Affairs - U.K.
This 83-page U.K. study explores the lessons emerging from the experience of 10 courts in Australia, the U.S. and Canada specialising in drugs, domestic violence, community and mental health problems
Crime, Law & Order, Social PolicyPosted: 2005-05-17
Retirement Savings Reforms on which the Left and the Right Can Agree
National Center of Policy Analysis
A 2-page brief analysis summarizing the retirement savings situation in the U.S. and proposing improvements in the U.S. system
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2004-12-06
Retire Later or Work Harder?
IZA
This 35-page discussion paper reviews the theory, models the trade-off between later retirement versus increased work intensity, produces relevant background facts, and provides estimates of the policy trade-offs
Social Policy, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2010-03-04
Rethinking Welfare Rules From a Marriage-Plus Perspective
Center for Law and Social Policy
This 8-page U.S. brief explores the relationship between public benefit rules and marriage
Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2005-04-13
Responding to Women’s Experiences of Sexual Assault in Institutional and Care Settings
Australian Centre for the Study of Sexual Assault
This 20-page Australian paper outlines key issues in institutional and care settings with identifying and responding to women’s recent and past experiences of sexual assault
Crime, Law & Order, Social PolicyPosted: 2011-11-25
Residential Long-Term Care for Canadian Seniors: Nonprofit, For-Profit or Does It Matter?
IRPP
This 52-page study reviews Canadian and US research evidence on the quality of care in residential long-term facilities by ownership characteristics, and considers the policy implications of this evidence
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2011-02-11
Residential and Community Aged Care in Australia...
Senate Standing Committee
The 166-page report considers the funding, planning, allocation, capital and equity of residential and community aged care in Australia
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2009-05-13
Rescaling Social Welfare Policies in Denmark
SFI
A background report for understanding the process for rescaling social welfare policies in Denmark
Social Policy, European UnionPosted: 2007-09-22
Report on Equality Between Men and Women 2004
This 20-page report is the EC's first annual report on progress towards "gender mainstreaming" in Europe
Social Policy, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2004-03-13
Report of the National Seniors Council on Volunteering Among Seniors and Positive and Active Aging
National Seniors Council
A 60-page Canadian report aimed at improving volunteering among seniors and promoting positive and active aging
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2010-07-08
Reparable Harm: Assessing and Addressing Disparities Faced by Boys and Men of Color in California
Rand Corporation
This 128-page US study identifies some of the greatest disparities for boys and men of color relative to their white counterparts across specific indicators in California. It also provides information about different strategies for reducing the disparities
Social Policy, EducationPosted: 2009-02-28
Relationship Matters: Not-for-profit Community Organisations and Corporate Community Investment
The Centre for Corporate Public Affairs et al.
This 109-page Australian report looks at how to best leverage the operations and activities of not-for-profit community organisations to enhance interactions with large businesses.
Social PolicyPosted: 2009-03-03
Reinventing the Public Employment Service: The Changing Role of Employment Assistance in Britain and Germany
Anglo-German Foundation
A 57-page report on a project exploring reform of the public employment assistance regimes for workless people under way in Britain and Germany
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Social PolicyPosted: 2005-03-04
Reforming Social Security: Lessons from Thirty Countries
National Center for Policy Analysis
This 39-page U.S. study examines how 30 countries around the world have reformed their social security systems
Social PolicyPosted: 2005-05-21
Reforming Retirement-Income Systems and Lessons from the Recent Experiences of OECD Countries
IZA
A 23-page discussion paper summarizing pension reforms in OECD countries and highlighting the main lessons
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2008-06-12
Reforming Pensions in Europe: Economic Fundamentals and Political Factors
CESifo
This 34-page working paper analyzes pension reforms in Europe and their determinants
Social Policy, AgeingPosted: 2009-05-13
Reform: Housing 2009
Australian Law Reform Commission
This 93-page Australian report focuses on the ability to provide adequate housing for everyone
Housing, Social PolicyPosted: 2010-01-22
Reform of the Australian Retirement Income System
Brotherhood of St. Laurence
An Australian report on the need for policy reforms to the pensions/taxation systems
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2009-04-16
Reducing Dependency, Increasing Opportunity: Options for the Future of Welfare to Work
Department for Work and Pensions - UK
This 144-page review evaluates progress in the UK's Welfare to Work Programme
Social PolicyPosted: 2007-03-06
Redistribution Policy and Inequality Reduction in OECD Countries: What Has Changed in Two Decades?
IZA
This 90-page discussion paper assesses if, and to what extent, government redistribution policies have slowed or accelerated the trend towards greater income disparities in the past 20-25 years
Social Policy, Economic PolicyPosted: 2011-11-01
Real Communities
Participation Society
An 8-page Australian essay on making social investments in communities
Social PolicyPosted: 2009-05-13
Reaching Out: An Action Plan on Social Exclusion
Social Exclusion Task Force
A 100-page plan for tackling social exclusion in the UK
Social Policy, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2006-09-12
REACH: An Independent Report to Government on Raising the Aspirations and Attainment of Black Boys and Young Black Men
Communities and Local Government - UK
This 85-page UK report offers recommendations on what the government can do to help black boys and young black men to raise their aspirations and attainment
Social PolicyPosted: 2007-08-16
Re-framing of Childcare in Germany and England: From a Private Responsibility to an Economic Necessity
Anglo-German Foundation
In both Germany and England a process of re-framing the political discourses around childcare for infants (0–3 years) can be seen in the last 10 years. In this 24-page research paper, this re-framing process is analysed using the example of the political debates around the introduction of two central pieces of legislation on the expansion of childcare for this age group
Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2008-12-17
Rational Expectations and the Puzzling No-Effect of the Minimum Wage
IZA
This discussion paper argues that expectations are an important element that needs to be included into the analysis of the effects of the minimum wage on employment
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Social PolicyPosted: 2010-05-16
Rallying Together: Summary of a Research Study of Raleigh's Work with Disadvantaged Young People
IPPR
This 65-page report was commissioned to research the long-term impact of Raleigh, a UK youth development organisation working with disadvantaged young people
Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2009-02-14
Radical Islam in France: Internal Problems and External Linkages
IPCS
This 12-page research paper aims to demonstrate that radical Islam in France is a factor of instability due to the widespread socio-economic deprivation of the Muslim community
Social Policy, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2006-11-09
Racism: A Major Impediment to Optimal Indigenous Health and Health Care in Australia
Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet
This 14-page Australian paper highlights the scope and ramifications of racism on health and health care of Indigenous Australians, and suggests approaches for minimising racism’s adverse health impacts
Health, Social PolicyPosted: 2011-07-29
Racial Inequality, Social Cohesion and Policy Issues in Canada
IRPP
This 57-page Canadian paper investigates whether racial inequality has an effect on social cohesion
Immigration & Refugees, Social PolicyPosted: 2007-02-09
Race and Residence Prospects for Stable Neighborhood Integration
Urban Institute
This 10-page U.S. report focuses on shifts in the black-white composition of neighbourhoods in large metropolitan areas
Urban Issues, Social PolicyPosted: 2004-04-15
Questions About Expanded Participation and the "Sustainability" of Japan's Long-Term Care Insurance System
NLI Research Institute
A 4-page paper examining the issues surrounding the proposal to extend participation in Japan's long-term care insurance system to younger people
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2004-07-29
Putting People in the Picture? The Role of Arts in Social Inclusion
Brotherhood of St. Laurence
A 21-page Australian report examining the role of arts in building social inclusion
Social Policy, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2005-04-05
Public Employment and Women
Levy Economics Institute
A 41-page US working paper describing the impact of Argentina's Jefes programme on female heads of poor households
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Social PolicyPosted: 2007-11-13
Public Education Expenditure, Growth and Welfare
CESifo
This 42-page working paper studies the quantitative macroeconomic effects of public education in the USA
Education, Social PolicyPosted: 2007-08-29
Proposals for Establishing an "Open Society of Trust and Independence"
NIRA
An 11-page Japanese paper outlining proposals for creating a new social framework in Japan
Social PolicyPosted: 2005-11-23
Promoting Social Networks for Older People in Community Aged Care
Social Policy Research Centre / The Benevolent Society
This 6-page Australian briefing draws from the research evidence promising and innovative practices that can be readily adapted and incorporated by care workers and managers into their day-to-day work
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2009-03-12
Promoting Gender Equality through Stimulus Packages and Public Job Creation
Levy Economics Institute
This 12-page US paper examines the macroeconomic consequences of scaling up South Africa’s Expanded Public Works Programme by adding to it a new sector for social service delivery in health and education
Poverty & Hunger, Social PolicyPosted: 2009-06-17
Promising Practices for Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention
Rand Corporation
This US issue brief provides a concise overview of child abuse and neglect prevention, including a summary of the scope of the problem, a discussion of the costs to individuals and society, and promising strategies for prevention
Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2009-07-29
Proceedings of the International Forum on Family Relationships in Transition
Australian Institute of Family Studies
The 276-page proceedings of an international forum held in Australia to discuss the legislative, practical and policy responses to family relationships in transition
Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2006-08-21
Privatizing Pensions
American Enterprise Institute
A 7-page review of the privatization of pensions in Russia
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2004-07-19
Preventing Multiple Risky Behaviours Among Adolescents: Seven Strategies
"Child Trends"
This 12-page US research brief brings together findings from developmental science and from rigorous program evaluations to identify seven actionable, feasible strategies and relevant programs that have been found to affect two or more risky behaviors in adolescents
Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2011-10-18
Preventing Identity Conflicts Leading to Genocide and Mass Killings
IPI
This 32-page policy paper discusses stages in the prevention of identity conflicts and the tools available for the international community to use
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Social PolicyPosted: 2010-12-14
Preventing and Minimising Gambling Harm
Ministry of Health - New Zealand
This 27-page New Zealand document outlines services designed to minimise harm from problem gambling
Social PolicyPosted: 2007-06-28
Predicaments in the Futures of Aging Democracies
Institute for Futures Studies
A 31-page Swedish working paper examining the difficulty of policymaking for the sustainability of long-term social security systems
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2007-04-23
Poverty in America: Consequences for Individuals and the Economy
GAO
US testimony summarizing what is known about the relationship between poverty and adverse social conditions, and the links between poverty and economic growth
Poverty & Hunger, Social PolicyPosted: 2007-01-28
Poverty and Family Life under Welfare-to-Work: The Continuing Failure of Welfare Policy
Hawke Research Institute for Sustainable Societies
A 15-page conference paper dicussing aspects of a study into the lives of poor families and the ramifications of welfare-to-work policies in Australia
Social Policy, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2006-09-06
Poverty and Exclusion: Normative Approaches to Policy Research
Policy Research Initiative
This 48-page Canadian paper examines normative approaches to poverty and exclusion with a focus on legal policy perspectives as drivers of policy rather than policy outcomes
Poverty & Hunger, Social PolicyPosted: 2005-01-02
Post-Adaptation Growth Recovery in Poland and Russia: Similarities and Differences
Center for Social and Economic Research
A 63-page working paper analyzing the sources, economic and social characteristics of growth recovery in two transition states, Poland and Russia
Economic Policy, Social PolicyPosted: 2004-07-15
Possibility or Utopia? Consumer Choice in Healthcare: A Literature Review
Rand Corporation
This 168-page literature review examines consumer choice in healthcare in the context of the German system, together with experiences in other industrialised countries, and effects on health status, satisfaction, fairness and macro-economics
Health, Social PolicyPosted: 2004-04-02
Positive Ageing Indicators
Ministry of Social Development - NZ
A 152-page New Zealand Report measuring aspects of well-being and quality of life for older people
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2007-12-09
Population Aging and Life-Course Flexibility: The Pivotal Role of Increased Choice in the Retirement Decision
Policy Research Initiative
A 40-page Canadian discussion paper examining the hypothesis that major economic and social gains could flow from policy-induced changes in the allocation of time throughout life
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2004-06-01
Policy Implications of an Ageing Australia: An Illustrated Guide
Productivity Commission - Australia
A 52-page illustrated speech reviewing the policy options available for dealing with Australia's ageing population
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2005-10-11
Policies to Create and Destroy Human Capital in Europe
IZA
This 112-page discussion paper examines different policies capable of creating or diminishing human capital
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Social PolicyPosted: 2010-01-29
Pill Power: The Prequel
IZA
A 46-page discussion paper concluding that fertility control, within or outside marriage, emerges as the key enabler of women's educational and professional advancement
Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2011-02-11
Perspectives on Education and Training: Social Inclusion
Australian Bureau of Statistics
This Australian article assesses barriers to social participation for each 'at risk' group on two levels: self-assessed barriers to access/participation in education (potential exclusion from education); and the prospect that the participation of these groups in wider society would be inhibited by poor educational outcomes
Social Policy, EducationPosted: 2011-08-16
Personal Support Programme Evaluation
Brotherhood of St. Laurence et al.
A 65-page interim report evaluating the extent to which the Personal Support Programme (PSP) enables Australians with multiple non-vocational barriers to achieve economic and/or social outcomes
Social PolicyPosted: 2005-11-10
People, Places, Processes: Reducing Health Inequalities Through Balanced Health Approaches
VicHealth
A 32-page Australian overview of current evidence from health promotion approaches
Health, Social PolicyPosted: 2008-05-15
People and Community at the Heart of Systems and Bureaucracy: South Australia's Social Inclusion Initiative
South Australia's Social Inclusion Initiative
This 24-page report considers the Social Inclusion Initiative which has become the bedrock of South Australia's approach to delivering public value to the most marginalised people through joined-up government
Governance & Politics, Social PolicyPosted: 2009-02-20
Pensions Policy: How Government Can Get Us Saving Again
Adam Smith Institute
A 6-page paper proposing a plan for pensions reform in the U.K.
Social Policy, AgeingPosted: 2004-04-30
Pension Reform: How Canada can Lead the World
C.D. Howe Institute
This 36-page Canadian lecture proposes a two-pronged plan for turning supplemental pension arrangements into an integrated, effective system
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2009-11-19
Pension Reform in Chile: Closing the Gap, Not Scrapping the System
NCPA
A 3-page US commentary on how the Chilean pension system is working
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2007-03-22
Pension Reform and the Development of Pension Systems
World Bank
A 168-page assessment of the World Bank's activities in support of reforming pension systems in 68 countries
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2006-02-16
Pension Provision: Government Failure Around the World
IEA
This 161-page UK monograph surveys the results of government intervention in the market for retirement income provision throughout the world.
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2009-01-21
Pension Provision: Government Failure Around the World
IEA
This 161-page UK monograph surveys the results of government intervention in the market for retirement income provision throughout the world. The authors begin by looking at high-income democracies in which governments have, to a large degree, taken over the function of providing pensions
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2008-12-16
Pension Incomes in the European Union: Policy Reform Strategies in Comparative Perspective
Institute for the Study of Labor
This 38-page discussion paper considers the effects of reforms designed to improve the long-term sustainability of public pension systems in the European Union
Social PolicyPosted: 2005-03-29
Pension Coverage Lessons for the United States from Other Countries
AARP Public Policy Institute
This 16-page issue paper examines the lessons to be learned by the U.S. from other countries relevant to improving pension coverage
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2004-03-23
Payment for Care? Impact on the Economic Situation of the Pensioner in Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Great Britain and Germany
Danish National Institute of Social Research
A 39-page working paper examining the economic situation of single pensioners receiving public old age pensions in 6 European countries
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2006-06-04
Pathways to Work from Incapacity Benefit
DWP - UK
This 134-page UK report evaluates a job preparation payment offered to people electing to engage in an activity towards paid employment
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Social PolicyPosted: 2008-02-06
Pathways in Aged Care: Program Use After Assessment
AIHW
This 124-page Australian report looks at aged care program use by a group of 105,000 people who had a completed assessment by an Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT) in 2003–04. The report examines assessment patterns, care pathways, time to entry to permanent residential aged care and time to death over the 2 year period following their first ACAT assessment in 2003–04
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2011-02-04
Paternalism in Social Policy: When is it Justifiable?
Parliamentary Library - Australia
A 31-page Australian paper considering when paternalist policies may be considered justifiable
Social PolicyPosted: 2011-01-05
Passion and Commitment Under Stress:Canada's Non-profit Sector
Canadian Policy Research
Threats to Canada's Non-profit enterprises and possible countermeasures
Social PolicyPosted: 2004-01-11
Parents' Incomes and Childrens' Outcomes: A Quasi-Experiment
IZA
This 47-page discussion paper examines the effect of parental incomes on children's outcomes
Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2008-06-12
Parents at the Centre
IPPR
The objective of the research presented in this 37-page UK report is to understand why some parents who are entitled to use early years services don’t normally do so
Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2011-04-12
Parental Leave Policies in 21 Countries
CEPR
This 23-page US report compares the level of support provided to parents by 21 high-income countries
Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2008-09-01
Parental Leave Benefit Reform in Germany: Costs and Labour Market Outcomes of Moving Towards the Scandinavian Model
DIW Berlin
This 25-page discussion paper investigates the impact of German parental leave benefit reform on fertility rates and employment rates of young mothers
Social Policy, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2006-10-25
Parental Leave and Mothers' Careers: The Relative Importance of Job Protection and Cash Benefits
IZA
This 52-page discussion paper studies how mothers' return to work behavior and labour market outcomes are affected by alternative mixes of key policy parameters
Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2011-07-04
Parental Divorce and Adult Family, Social and Psychological Outcomes
FAHCSIA
This 57-page Australian paper examines differences in outcomes for children from divorced compared with intact families of origin
Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2011-06-02
Paradigm Shift: Social Justice as a Prerequisite for Sustainable Development
ETUI
This 46-page working paper argues that a new paradigm is needed for European and national policies if the challenge of sustainable development is to be answered
Social Policy, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2009-04-23
Palestine: Salvaging Fatah
Crisis Group
This 39-page report examines the current state of the 50-year-old movement which has been the heart of Palestinian nationalism. It argues that while Fatah has begun long-overdue internal reforms to revitalise the movement, much remains to be done. In particular, Fatah’s leaders need to clarify its political strategy if it is to play an effective role in leading Palestinians towards a two-state solution
Governance & Politics, Social PolicyPosted: 2009-11-12
Pain and Mythology: Disability Support Pension Recipients and Work
Australian Review of Public Affairs
A 19-page Australian report of a study examining the practicability of obliging recipients of the Australian Disability Support Pension to take up employment
Disability, Social PolicyPosted: 2006-10-26
Paid Sick Days Don't Cause Unemployment
CEPR
A 5-page US issue brief examining whether there is a significant relationship between national unemployment rates and legally-mandated access to paid sick days and leave
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Social PolicyPosted: 2009-07-31
Paid Parental Leave: Support for Parents with Newborn Children
Productivity Commission - Australia
A 585-page Australian report into supporting the parents of newborn children with paid parental leave
Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2009-05-11
Paid Leave in the States
NCCP
This 12-page US brief examines existing paid leave policies in the US and concludes with recommendations for policymakers considering paid leave.
Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2009-03-18
Own Motion Investigation into Child Protection: Out of Home Care
Ombudsman Victoria
This 135-page Australian report examines the role of the Department of Human Services (the department) in responding to reports from the community regarding children perceived to be at risk of harm
Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2010-06-03
Overcoming Indigenous Disadvantage: Key Indicators 2007
Productivity Commission - Australia
A 64-page Australian report on the impact of policy programmes and interventions being used to achieve positive outcomes for indigenous people
Indigenous Affairs, Social PolicyPosted: 2007-07-18
Overcoming Barriers to Mobility: The Role of Place in the United States and UK
Brookings Instiution
This 17-page US esssay considers the concept of social mobility and the importance of place as a factor influencing social mobility
Social PolicyPosted: 2006-04-18
Out-of-Home Care for Children in Australia: A Review of Literature and Policy
SPRC
This 70-page Australian study reviews trends in out-of-home care for children
Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2008-03-09