Oxford Social Policy and Intervention
@dspi-oxford.bsky.social
We are the Department of Social Policy and Intervention at the University of Oxford. Our teaching and research aim is to contribute to social reform across the globe, reducing inequalities and bringing positive change to people’s lives.
The documentary is about the 2023 shooting of Ajike Owens by her neighbour.
It quotes findings that 'Stand Your Ground laws have been linked to an 8% to 11% increase in homicide rates, or roughly 700 additional deaths each year.'
Read the full paper: jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
It quotes findings that 'Stand Your Ground laws have been linked to an 8% to 11% increase in homicide rates, or roughly 700 additional deaths each year.'
Read the full paper: jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
“Stand Your Ground” Self-defense Laws and Statewide Rates of Homicides and Firearm Homicides
This cohort study evaluates the association of “stand your ground” laws with US homicide and firearm rates nationally and by state.
jamanetwork.com
November 27, 2025 at 9:32 AM
The documentary is about the 2023 shooting of Ajike Owens by her neighbour.
It quotes findings that 'Stand Your Ground laws have been linked to an 8% to 11% increase in homicide rates, or roughly 700 additional deaths each year.'
Read the full paper: jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
It quotes findings that 'Stand Your Ground laws have been linked to an 8% to 11% increase in homicide rates, or roughly 700 additional deaths each year.'
Read the full paper: jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
Led by Prof Judy Hutchings (Bangor University) and co-authored by Prof Jamie Lachman, the study found:
- Participant retention was good (85%)
- Significant benefits to parent-reported parenting practices, child behaviour & parental mental wellbeing.
Full: doi.org/10.3390/chil...
- Participant retention was good (85%)
- Significant benefits to parent-reported parenting practices, child behaviour & parental mental wellbeing.
Full: doi.org/10.3390/chil...
doi.org
November 26, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Led by Prof Judy Hutchings (Bangor University) and co-authored by Prof Jamie Lachman, the study found:
- Participant retention was good (85%)
- Significant benefits to parent-reported parenting practices, child behaviour & parental mental wellbeing.
Full: doi.org/10.3390/chil...
- Participant retention was good (85%)
- Significant benefits to parent-reported parenting practices, child behaviour & parental mental wellbeing.
Full: doi.org/10.3390/chil...
The underlying research for Prof Vlandas' blog is forthcoming with World Politics
📚Title: 'Ageing Advanced Capitalist Democracies: the new Electoral Politics of Economic Stagnation'
Find out more: www.researchgate.net/publication/...
📚Title: 'Ageing Advanced Capitalist Democracies: the new Electoral Politics of Economic Stagnation'
Find out more: www.researchgate.net/publication/...
(PDF) Ageing Advanced Capitalist Democracies: the new Electoral Politics of Economic Stagnation
PDF | The population of Advanced Capitalist Democracies (ACDs) has aged substantially in the last decades. Yet, we know little about the consequences of... | Find, read and cite all the research you n...
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November 24, 2025 at 10:53 AM
The underlying research for Prof Vlandas' blog is forthcoming with World Politics
📚Title: 'Ageing Advanced Capitalist Democracies: the new Electoral Politics of Economic Stagnation'
Find out more: www.researchgate.net/publication/...
📚Title: 'Ageing Advanced Capitalist Democracies: the new Electoral Politics of Economic Stagnation'
Find out more: www.researchgate.net/publication/...
The paper has been recognised with:
- The @upjohninstitute.bsky.social 2025 Dissertation Award: www.upjohn.org/Upjohn-Insti...
- The 2025 Thomas A. Kochan & Stephen R. Sleigh Best Dissertation Award, awarded by the Labor and Employment Relations Association (LERA) www.leraweb.org/index.php?op...
- The @upjohninstitute.bsky.social 2025 Dissertation Award: www.upjohn.org/Upjohn-Insti...
- The 2025 Thomas A. Kochan & Stephen R. Sleigh Best Dissertation Award, awarded by the Labor and Employment Relations Association (LERA) www.leraweb.org/index.php?op...
Upjohn Institute announces 2025 Dissertation Award honorees
www.upjohn.org
November 20, 2025 at 1:29 PM
The paper has been recognised with:
- The @upjohninstitute.bsky.social 2025 Dissertation Award: www.upjohn.org/Upjohn-Insti...
- The 2025 Thomas A. Kochan & Stephen R. Sleigh Best Dissertation Award, awarded by the Labor and Employment Relations Association (LERA) www.leraweb.org/index.php?op...
- The @upjohninstitute.bsky.social 2025 Dissertation Award: www.upjohn.org/Upjohn-Insti...
- The 2025 Thomas A. Kochan & Stephen R. Sleigh Best Dissertation Award, awarded by the Labor and Employment Relations Association (LERA) www.leraweb.org/index.php?op...
Prof Gardner (Professor of Child and Family Psychology) was awarded the ACAMH President’s Medal for Lifetime Contribution to Child & Adolescent Mental Health.
Dr Pavarini (Senior Research Fellow) was awarded the ACAMH Digital Innovation Award for Research on Digital Impact.
Dr Pavarini (Senior Research Fellow) was awarded the ACAMH Digital Innovation Award for Research on Digital Impact.
November 10, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Prof Gardner (Professor of Child and Family Psychology) was awarded the ACAMH President’s Medal for Lifetime Contribution to Child & Adolescent Mental Health.
Dr Pavarini (Senior Research Fellow) was awarded the ACAMH Digital Innovation Award for Research on Digital Impact.
Dr Pavarini (Senior Research Fellow) was awarded the ACAMH Digital Innovation Award for Research on Digital Impact.
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November 4, 2025 at 12:15 PM
They're looking to hear from:
- Academics or researchers
- #Healthcare professionals
- #SocialCare professionals
- Education professionals
- Parents or carers to a baby or child under 5-years-old
- Volunteers with babies and/or young children @nihr.bsky.social @oxhealthbrc.bsky.social
- Academics or researchers
- #Healthcare professionals
- #SocialCare professionals
- Education professionals
- Parents or carers to a baby or child under 5-years-old
- Volunteers with babies and/or young children @nihr.bsky.social @oxhealthbrc.bsky.social