Aaron Badia’s Post

One of the most common things the Social Research Collective is asked to help out with is reviewing the literature on a topic, to make sure that organisations working for social justice have the most relevant and up-to-date knowledge to hand. For small organisations with limited time and budget, doing a literature review can feel daunting. I love helping out with these projects (get in touch if you'd like some support!), but I also wanted the Collective to be about democratising knowledge that's too often held onto within academia. So, one plan I have is making a series of videos demystifying what literature reviews are, why small organisations working for social justice might want to do one, and how to go about it. But before I start with that, I'd love some feedback! For people working for social justice (in any type of organisation or role) - would this be useful? What questions would you like me to answer? What other topics might it be useful for me to cover? Thank you so much for your help - and do get in touch if you have any social research needs - I would love to hear from you and help out however I can! https://lnkd.in/ecYSY2Gu

Much of the findings from this report re-iterate the work that we were progressing back in 2019-2023 through the Local Thriving Communities reforms. Deliberative & participatory processes work but only if they are backed up with meaningful accountability mechanisms and effective power sharing. #policy #innovation #reform #accountability #powersharing #Reframedrelationship #wellbeing

Addressing these challenges requires a multifaceted approach, with education playing a pivotal role in mitigating misinformation, reducing polarization, and fostering social cohesion.

The biggest problem with public life today is how it is largely conducted behind closed doors. Decisions about the issues that affect our lives are being made by a small number of people in an even smaller number of institutions That isn’t good enough. Public life shouldn’t be something a few people practice and the rest of us try to influence. It should be a collective endeavour. That’s why our goal as Public Life is to build a movement of people and organisations, working together to reimagine public life across the UK. That starts with a shared belief – that those facing social issues should have the power to create the solutions they need. If you believe what we believe, join us. We're looking for pioneering organisations to work with us on programmes that empower people affected by social issues to invent the low-cost solutions they and their communities need. And we're looking for talented innovators to lead these programmes who are inspired by working at the forefront of public-led innovation. If that sounds like you, find out more and get in touch today at https://lnkd.in/ezza3QnU #publiclife #socialinnovation #community Dave Allan Sarah Weller Carolina Skoog Matt Black

From Social Security funding to the increasingly underutilized capacity of our nation's products and services, demographic shifts are creating serious problems that are disruptive in the sense that everything needs to steadily shrink its footprint as fewer and fewer clients, customers and workers is creating a seismic shift in the U.S. and other developed nations. o A smaller work force o Businesses face difficulties finding skilled workers, which could impact overall economic output o A shrinking tax base o Abandoned villages o An aging population o Negative implications for labor forces, economic growth, and social support systems https://lnkd.in/dkht2_fU

Just wrapped up a fascinating short course on Using Public Policy to Drive Social Change. 📚💡 It was an eye-opening experience diving into the intersection of policy and social impact. Learned so much about how policies can be powerful tools for addressing societal challenges and promoting positive outcomes. Looking forward to applying these insights.🌍💪 #PublicPolicy #SocialChange #LifelongLearning

Anyone involved in social care? We’re supporting this research through this webinar session

Good policy is grounded in the best available science. As the United States focuses on national priorities, several Grand Challenges networks have created briefs to inform policy. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eg9X_Zac   #Up4theChallenge #SocialWork #MacroSW Grand Challenges for Social Work

Presenting you my participation on social affairs as we all know that "Social affairs encompass the complex interplay of societal norms, behaviors, and institutions that shape our daily interactions and communal living." "Addressing social affairs requires a nuanced understanding of the economic, political, and cultural forces that influence public policy and community well-being." "Social justice is a pivotal aspect of social affairs, advocating for equitable treatment and opportunities for all members of society, regardless of their background."

Our social surveys contribute to understanding society’s big issues and the complexity of people’s lives and experiences, ensuring that the public's voice is heard in these key areas and helping create a better society for all. https://lnkd.in/gT3hBXhQ #MakingLifeBetter #SocialResearch