Difference between revisions of "Social Justice Foundation"
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− | The [[Social Justice Foundation]] calls itself | + | The [[Social Justice Foundation]] calls itself "non-partisan, independent research organisation based in Scotland".<ref>[http://www.socialjusticefoundation.org.uk/ Home page], Social Justice Foundation website, accessed 16 March 2010</ref> It says it is |
:a leading centre for research on issues affecting the confidence and well-being of our society. We conduct research that can help inform the development and implementation of a wide range of policies and influence existing legislation.<ref>[http://www.socialjusticefoundation.org.uk/ Home page], Social Justice Foundation website, accessed 16 March 2010</ref> | :a leading centre for research on issues affecting the confidence and well-being of our society. We conduct research that can help inform the development and implementation of a wide range of policies and influence existing legislation.<ref>[http://www.socialjusticefoundation.org.uk/ Home page], Social Justice Foundation website, accessed 16 March 2010</ref> | ||
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+ | It describes its core values as follows:<ref>[http://www.socialjusticefoundation.org.uk/ Home page], Social Justice Foundation website, accessed 16 March 2010</ref> | ||
+ | *The Social Justice Foundation is focussed on the most deprived 20% of society | ||
+ | *Social Justice means helping others to help themselves | ||
+ | *Poverty is more than an absence of money | ||
+ | *For most people, work is the most sustainable route out of poverty | ||
+ | *Stable, healthy families are at the heart of strong societies | ||
+ | *The Social Justice Foundation believes in promoting a welfare society, not a welfare state. | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== |
Revision as of 14:43, 16 March 2010
The Social Justice Foundation calls itself "non-partisan, independent research organisation based in Scotland".[1] It says it is
- a leading centre for research on issues affecting the confidence and well-being of our society. We conduct research that can help inform the development and implementation of a wide range of policies and influence existing legislation.[2]
It describes its core values as follows:[3]
- The Social Justice Foundation is focussed on the most deprived 20% of society
- Social Justice means helping others to help themselves
- Poverty is more than an absence of money
- For most people, work is the most sustainable route out of poverty
- Stable, healthy families are at the heart of strong societies
- The Social Justice Foundation believes in promoting a welfare society, not a welfare state.