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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Co-creation of Public Service Innovation


Drawing together ideas about co-creation, social innovation, social investment and individual and collective values that underpin the CoSIE project.

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Functional Skills in Prison (Randomised Controlled Trial) – A Pilot Study


This programme of work aims to improve understanding of ‘best’ practice in functional skills education in England and Wales.

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A Rapid Evidence Assessment of the impact of probation caseloads on reducing recidivism and other probation outcomes


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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Using Digital Technology to Improve Learning


EEF guidance report is designed to support senior leaders and teachers to make better-informed decisions based on the best available evidence we currently have.

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A Rapid Evidence Assessment on the effectiveness of remote supervision and new technologies in managing probation service users


Examining the effectiveness of remote supervision approaches and emerging new technologies to manage probation service users and assist with their desistance from further offending.

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