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.

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Time to reset the clock on the design of impact evaluations in criminology


This paper highlights how qualitative research can enhance causal explanation in impact evaluations and provide additional causal leverage to findings from randomised experiments.

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Implementing Innovative Social Investment: Strategic Lessons from Europe


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.

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Commissioning and social determinants: evidence and opportunities


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.

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The progress of marketisation: the prison and probation experience


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.

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“THE IMPACT INSIDE”


EVALUATING THE ROLE OF THE KOESTLER AWARDS IN IMPROVING PRISONS AND PRISONERS

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