Think Tanks
Below are details of think tanks that are doing or have previously done work on policing and the police.
Crime and Society Foundation
A social policy and criminal justice think tank that stimulates debate about the role and limits of criminal justice and enhances understanding of the foundations and characteristics of a safer society. Part of the Centre for Criminal Justice Studies at Kings College London
Demos
The think tank for everyday democracy. They believe everyone should be able to make personal choices in their daily lives that contribute to the common good. Their aim is to put this democratic idea into practice by working with organisations in ways that make them more effective and legitimate. Read their report on futures of policing; A Force For Change
Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR)
IPPR's aim is to be a force for change by delivering far-reaching and realistic policy solutions that they hope will produce a fairer, more inclusive and more environmentally sustainable world. Read their report on reinventing the police station
Policy Exchange An independent think tank whose mission is to develop and promote new policy ideas which will foster a free society based on strong communities, personal freedom, limited government, national self-confidence and an enterprise culture. Read their report 'Size Isn't Everything', about the proposed restructuring of UK police forces
Policy Research Bureau
This was a charity carrying out applied research and hosting events related to children, young people and families, in policy and practice arena. Read their National Evaluation of the Safer Schools Partnerships Programme, published by the Youth Justice Board and the DfES.
Policy Studies Institute
An independent research institute, conducting research to promote economic well-being and improve quality of life. Read the report of an independent inquiry established by the Police Foundation and the Policy Studies Institute into The Role and Responsibilities of the Police
Reform
An independent, non-party think tank whose mission is to set out a better way to deliver public services and economic prosperity. The site has a section dedicated to policing.
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