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From suspects to citizens

The Coalition government has the opportunity to initiate a new era of counter terrorism policy. It has started well by signalling its commitment to ‘restore...

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Dying for change

The institutionalised ways we cope with dying do not align with how most people aspire to die. Most people want to die with family and...

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The home front

Parenting is increasingly important in public policy. A growing evidence base confirms our intuitions: parents play a key role in shaping children’s life chances. But...

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Coming of age

Britain’s ageing population is often described as a demographic time-bomb. As a society we often view ageing as a ‘problem’ which must be ‘managed’ –...

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Through the looking glass

Girls are significantly more successful than boys in making the transition to adulthood and their outcomes, especially in education and youth offending, reflect this. Girls...

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Service international

In September 2010, the Coalition Government announced plans for the creation of a new International Citizen Service (ICS). ICS forms part of a wider strategy...

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Truth, lies and the internet

The internet is the greatest source of information for people living in the UK today. But the amount of material available at the click of a...

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Tailor Made

Social care in the UK is facing a two-part revolution. First, local authority social care budgets are subject to substantial cuts, driven by cuts in...