http://www.oneplusone.org.uk Current research and policy news from Government departments, research centres, publishers, and relationships and family organisations, along with links to further information. One Plus One is a team of researchers, practitioners and information specialists whose aim is to enhance understanding of how family relationships contribute to the well being of adults and children. en-uk Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:09:36 GMT Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:09:36 GMT http://www.opo.org.uk/images/header/OPOLogo.jpg http://www.oneplusone.org.uk 82 82 http://www.oneplusone.org.uk/ICOR/ResearchAndPolicyNewsItem.php?Ref=1126 The Prime Minister has launched the National Citizen Service, which is a non-military voluntary form of national service for every teenager. The National Citizen Service will bring together 16 year olds from different backgrounds and across the country to become community volunteers and join in outdoor pursuits. Tim Loughton, Minister for Children and Young People, has stated that the scheme helps with the transition to adulthood. Tue, 07 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.oneplusone.org.uk/ICOR/ResearchAndPolicyNewsItem.php?Ref=1126 http://www.oneplusone.org.uk/ICOR/ResearchAndPolicyNewsItem.php?Ref=1132 The Children's Society is undertaking a review of fathers' involvement in children's lives and the ways in which this can affect children's well-being. One aspect of this review is a call for evidence. Tue, 07 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.oneplusone.org.uk/ICOR/ResearchAndPolicyNewsItem.php?Ref=1132 http://www.oneplusone.org.uk/ICOR/ResearchAndPolicyNewsItem.php?Ref=1127 The results of a new study show that babies whose mothers shower them with affection are better at coping with stress when they get older. Tue, 07 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.oneplusone.org.uk/ICOR/ResearchAndPolicyNewsItem.php?Ref=1127 http://www.oneplusone.org.uk/ICOR/ResearchAndPolicyNewsItem.php?Ref=1129 Ofsted (Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills) have published a report based on personal, social, health and economic education in schools between September 2006 and July 2009. The report highlights the key areas in need of improvement. Tue, 07 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.oneplusone.org.uk/ICOR/ResearchAndPolicyNewsItem.php?Ref=1129 http://www.oneplusone.org.uk/ICOR/ResearchAndPolicyNewsItem.php?Ref=1130 The Civil Partnership Bill has been signed into law in the Republic of Ireland. The new law will come into effect in January 2012. Under the new law, homosexual civilly registered partners will receive most of the benefits of legal marriage, particularly in areas such as tax, social welfare, pensions, succession and property. Marriage registrars who refuse to conduct the ceremonies, and any individual or group who refuses to rent facilities for them, face criminal charges and a possible six month prison term and up to €2000 in fines. Tue, 07 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.oneplusone.org.uk/ICOR/ResearchAndPolicyNewsItem.php?Ref=1130 http://www.oneplusone.org.uk/ICOR/ResearchAndPolicyNewsItem.php?Ref=1124 The Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (CAFCASS) have released statistics showing that care application demand has remained at a very high level. Cafcass received 2,132 new applications between April and June 2010, which is 1.7% higher than the same quarter last year. Mon, 07 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.oneplusone.org.uk/ICOR/ResearchAndPolicyNewsItem.php?Ref=1124 http://www.oneplusone.org.uk/ICOR/ResearchAndPolicyNewsItem.php?Ref=1125 Health Secretary Andrew Lansley has set out the first steps towards creating a sustainable care and support system for all adults that puts individuals and their families at its center. Mon, 07 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.oneplusone.org.uk/ICOR/ResearchAndPolicyNewsItem.php?Ref=1125 http://www.oneplusone.org.uk/ICOR/ResearchAndPolicyNewsItem.php?Ref=1123 Home Secretary, Theresa May, has confirmed that the pilot scheme for domestic violence victims will continue until March 2011. The scheme provides support to victims in the UK on a spouse or partner visa who have been forced to leave their home because of domestic violence. Before the pilot, women in this situation would not be eligible for public funds because of their immigration status. Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.oneplusone.org.uk/ICOR/ResearchAndPolicyNewsItem.php?Ref=1123 http://www.oneplusone.org.uk/ICOR/ResearchAndPolicyNewsItem.php?Ref=1122 Brook and the Family Planning Association have launched 'My Contraception tool' to the public. 'My contraception tool' is an online tool that aims to help people choose their next contraceptive method by asking the online user a series of questions about contraception in terms of their health, lifestyle, circumstances and preferences. Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.oneplusone.org.uk/ICOR/ResearchAndPolicyNewsItem.php?Ref=1122 http://www.oneplusone.org.uk/ICOR/ResearchAndPolicyNewsItem.php?Ref=1120 Single parent charity Gingerbread has produced a nationwide league table of child maintenance debt showing, by parliamentary constituency, how much money is owed to children by non-resident parents across the country. There is a 'debt mountain' of 3,761 million in total, of which around 1,065 has been judged to be collectable. Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.oneplusone.org.uk/ICOR/ResearchAndPolicyNewsItem.php?Ref=1120 http://www.oneplusone.org.uk/ICOR/ResearchAndPolicyNewsItem.php?Ref=1117 The Child Maintenance and Enforcement Commission have begun to use new powers to halt or reverse the sale and transfer of assets by parents who attempt to dodge financial responsibility for their children. Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.oneplusone.org.uk/ICOR/ResearchAndPolicyNewsItem.php?Ref=1117 http://www.oneplusone.org.uk/ICOR/ResearchAndPolicyNewsItem.php?Ref=1118 Secretary of State for Education, Michael Gove, has asked Dr John Dunford OBE, General Secretary of the Association of School and College Leaders, to carry out independent and consultative review of the office, role and functions of the Children’s Commissioner for England. Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.oneplusone.org.uk/ICOR/ResearchAndPolicyNewsItem.php?Ref=1118 http://www.oneplusone.org.uk/ICOR/ResearchAndPolicyNewsItem.php?Ref=1119 A Bill on Shared Parenting has been presented to the House of Commons by Brian Binley, Conservative MP for Northampton South. Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.oneplusone.org.uk/ICOR/ResearchAndPolicyNewsItem.php?Ref=1119 http://www.oneplusone.org.uk/ICOR/ResearchAndPolicyNewsItem.php?Ref=1107 Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) has published new research revealing that people on low incomes need to earn more in order to meet a minimum standard of living. The research is based on what ordinary people think should be a part of the minimum budget, which includes things that people need physically and need in order to participate in society. A single person now needs to earn at least 14,400 per year, as opposed to 13,400 in the past two years. Couples with two children need to earn 29,200 as opposed to 26,900. Fri, 07 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.oneplusone.org.uk/ICOR/ResearchAndPolicyNewsItem.php?Ref=1107 http://www.oneplusone.org.uk/ICOR/ResearchAndPolicyNewsItem.php?Ref=1112 Reports have shown that the first use of Multisystemic Therapy has reduced the risk of young people aged 11-17 re-offending, particularly among boys. Multisystemic Therapy involves the improving of parenting capacity, increasing young people's engagement with education and training, reducing their offending behaviour and tackling underlying health or mental problems. Fri, 07 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.oneplusone.org.uk/ICOR/ResearchAndPolicyNewsItem.php?Ref=1112