The Campbell Collaboration

New Co-Chair for the Education Group

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 07:20:04 PST

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.

RFP for the Use of Research Evidence

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 10:52:47 PST

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.

Self-Control improvement, children & crime

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 02:36:05 PST

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.

The UK development ministry, DFID

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 03:38:50 PST

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.

Funding for studies on public health and legal issues

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 02:32:34 PST

A new call for proposals is announced by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's Public Health Law Research Program.

Does formal processing reduce juvenile delinquency?

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 07:37:18 PST

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

Review funding alert update!

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 05:26:34 PST

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.

Practical support for evidence-based policymaking

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 02:36:17 PST

�Knowing how to find and use research evidence can help policymakers and those who support them to do their jobs better and more efficiently,� say Andy Oxman and Stephen Hanney in their newly published step-by-step guide to evidence-informed policymaking.

Reduction of bullying in schools

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 01:09:28 PST

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.

Changes to CCJG Website

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 11:34:29 PST

Some areas of the CCJG website are currently unavailable as we upgrade the site. Please bear with us as we work to improve your online experience!