Scottish Social Attitudes Survey 2009: Local Isues, National Concerns: Public Attitudes to Antisocial Behaviour in Scotland
This report presents findings on public perceptions of antisocial behaviour (ASB) and attitudes to young people. It is based on data from the 2009 Scottish Social Attitudes Survey, which involved face-to-face interviews with a probability sample of 1,482 people aged 18+ across Sc… Read more
The Big Squeeze 2010: The Recession, Londoners and the Voluntary and Community Groups who serve them (second phase report)
This report is the second ?Big Squeeze? report to be produced by London Voluntary Service Council. It is the most extensive study yet of the impact of the recession on Londoners and the capital's Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) organisations that support them. Key finding… Read more
Local Authority Gender Equality Schemes - an analysis
Scottish Women's Aid published this analysis of local authority Gender Equality Schemes (GES) to identify the extent to which priority was given to addressing domestic abuse/violence against women. Public bodies have a specific duty to publish a GES which sets out their prioriti… Read more
Measuring Progress: Sustainable Development Indicators 2010
This report compiles an extensive range of economic, social and environmental indicators to provide a statistical overview of the UK's progress. They cover a wide range of topics of everyday concern such as health, housing, jobs, crime, education, and our environment, all of whi… Read more
Developing the Equality Measurement Framework: selecting the indicators
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has been working with the Government Equalities Office (GEO), the Scottish Government, the Welsh Assembly Government, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) and a range of other stakeholders and subject experts to develop a measur… Read more
Being Outside: Constructing a response to street prostitution
a review the legal, policing, health, and social justice issues surrounding prostitution in Scotland and to consider options for the future. Read more
Meeting needs, addressing deeds - working with young people who offend
This publication brings together contributions from various commentators in Scotland and England on addressing the challenges of young people who offend. The book is available for purchase from the below link. Read more
The Experiences of Violence and Harassment of Gay Men in the City of Edinburgh
This report describes the findings of a study which was carried out between September and December 1998. The report provides information on the nature and extent of harassment and violence experienced by gay men in Edinburgh. It also provides an analysis of the relationship betwe… Read more
Legal remedies for neighbour nuisance: Comparing Scottish and English approaches
This study reviews the legal remedies for neighbour nuisance in social housing in Scotland and England. It establishes what processes can be used; identifies the advantages and disadvantages of existing remedies; outlines alternatives to court action and evaluates the latest prop… Read more
Tackling Multiple Deprivation in Communities: Considering the Evidence
This desk based report was prepared for Communities Analytical Services and the Regeneration Division within the Housing and Regeneration Directorate of the Scottish Government. It aims to: ? provide an understanding of the current context for geographically focused community re… Read more