PERUPolicy Evaluation Research Unit
At PERU, we believe that evaluation and research play an important role in human flourishing. For us, relationships are a core research theme, and methodological innovation is our core expertise. We hold these in critical tension to ensure we remain true to the demanding nature of social reality.
Latest Outputs
Process Evaluation of the Greater Manchester Integrated Police Custody Healthcare and Wider Liaison and Diversion Service
1 October 2020
Rapid Evidence Assessment finds a growing body of evidence that lower probation caseloads have a positive impact in terms of reducing reoffending in the USA.
Using Information Science to enhance educational preventing violent extremism programmes
Criminal Justice,Systematic Review & Rapid Evidence Assessment
14 September 2020
Educational preventing violent extremism (EPVE) programs have had (to date) little if any theoretical underpinning.
Time to reset the clock on the design of impact evaluations in criminology
23 July 2020
This paper highlights how qualitative research can enhance causal explanation in impact evaluations and provide additional causal leverage to findings from randomised experiments.
Implementing Innovative Social Investment: Strategic Lessons from Europe
Social Innovation,Economic Analysis & Modelling
15 July 2020
This edited collection brings regional and local realities to the forefront of social investment debates by showcasing successes, challenges and setbacks of Social Investment policies and services from ten European countries.
What Makes for Effective Youth Mentoring Programmes: A Rapid Evidence Summary
Criminal Justice,Systematic Review & Rapid Evidence Assessment
8 July 2020
A rapid evidence summary
Commissioning and social determinants: evidence and opportunities
Social Innovation,Economic Analysis & Modelling
8 July 2020
This chapter argues that local authorities can and should use their purchasing power strategically to address the social determinants of health that affect their local area.
