RFP for the Use of Research Evidence

The William T. Grant Foundation announces its second request for proposals (RFP). The request reflects its interest in supporting research that can inform policy and practice that affect youth. To be eligible for consideration, applicants must be employed at a non-profit institution.

The Foundation uses an online applications system for its funding programs. Application information and required forms are available in the How to Apply section on this web page.

The deadline for letters of inquiry is May 6, 2010.

The UK development ministry, DFID

The UK development ministry, DFID, has now forwarded the list of systematic review questions that they plan to fund.

The call itself will be issued on the research 4 development (R4D) website.

How to comment on reviews?

Completed reviews will as a rule be presented on our website through a brief news item. Those who wish to comment on a review may use the comment field below the news article to do so.

Systematic reviews and policy transfer for Scotland

Public Policy Seminar & Festival of Social Science Event: Will it Work in Scotland?

15 - 16 March 2010, Edinburgh, Scotland

All of those who produce systematic reviews share strategic interests in making the best use of existing evidence and policy transfer.

Reduction of bullying in schools

Anti-bullying programs in schools are often effective, according to a new Campbell review.

School bullying, increasingly a topic of both public concern and research efforts, has a serious impact on children – both mentally and physically. Different programs have been implemented to combat the problem but have rarely been evaluated.

New Co-Chair for the Education Group

The Campbell Collaboration announces that Paul Connolly has taken on the role of Co-Chair for the Education Group. A Professor of Education at Queen's University Belfast, he also holds the position of Donald Dewar Visiting Chair in Social Justice and Public Policy at the University of Glasgow.

Self-Control improvement, children & crime

Self-control improvement programs for children are effective at improving self-control, as well as reducing delinquency and problem behaviors, states a new Campbell review.

Review funding alert update!

The UK Department for International Development (DFID) has released a set of over 40 priority systematic review questions for its cutting-edge call for proposals.

10th Annual Jerry Lee Crime Prevention Symposium

19-20 April 2010, Maryland & Washington, DC, USA

We invite you to attend the 10th Annual Jerry Lee Crime Prevention Symposium – Systematic Evidence on What Works in Crime and Justice, sponsored by the University of Maryland, University of Pennsylvania, and George Mason University. Once again, the focus of the Symposium will be on the work of the Campbell Collaboration's Crime and Justice Group.

http://gemini.gmu.edu/cebcp/jerrylee.html
(more online info to follow in January 2010)

Does formal processing reduce juvenile delinquency?

Juvenile system processing does not control crime, according to a new Campbell review.