Research and resources on social cohesion theory and best practice.
The Belong Network Library
Research and resources on social cohesion theory and best practice.
The Belong Network Library
Welcome to the Belong Network Library
The Belong Library is free to access and brings together a wide range of online resources produced by the public, private and civil society sectors to build the evidence base around social cohesion.
It is regularly updated and includes:
- measurement and evaluation frameworks,
- ‘what works’ guides,
- relevant research,
- best practice sharing
- training materials for small and large charities and other volunteer-involving sports and community organisations.
Please contact us if you are unable to find what you need – we’d be delighted to help.
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Tribal Psychology, with Lilliana Mason and Dan Kahan May 2018
Political scientist, Lilliana Mason, and psychologist Dan Kahan, explore the dynamics of group identities and suggest that we're living in an era of growing 'tribalism'.
Differences in labour market outcomes between natives, refugees and other migrants in the UK April 2018
This report compares the labour market outcomes of natives, those who migrated to seek asylum (refugees), and other migrants in the UK. It finds that refugees have worse labour market outcomes than natives and other migrants. They are less likely to be employed, earn less per hour and work fewer hours than natives and those who migrated to the UK for other reasons. Among the reasons identified for this are differences in health status (particularly mental health) and English proficiency.
How we Can Bring Mental Health Support to Refugees April 2018
In this short video, child psychiatrist Essam Daod, who has been working in camps, rescue boats and on the shorelines of Greece and the Mediterranean Sea to help refugees, speaks about the need to help refugee children to reframe their traumatic experiences.
Many rivers crossed: Britain’s attitudes to race and integration 50 years since ‘Rivers of Blood’ April 2018
This report explores how race relations in the UK have changed since MP Enoch Powell made his anti-immigration speech in 1968. The report combines reflections from people in Wolverhampton and the West Midlands about the changes that have taken place in those fifty years, along with ‘State of the Nation’ findings about changing attitudes across the UK.
All Together Now: Meaningful mixing for a more integrated society April 2018
This report sets out the importance of social integration and describes the techniques and practices which The Challenge believes lie at the heart of creating positive and powerful social mixing experiences.
A Stronger Communities Strategy For Bradford District 2018 – 2023 April 2018
Bradford has been chosen by the government as one of five areas to pilot local integration plans. This document is Bradford's strategy for promoting cohesion and integration between 2018-2023.
Near Neighbours Social Media Toolkit April 2018
This toolkit offers a guide to publicising your work and projects through social media.
Near Neighbours: How to Use the Media Toolkit April 2018
This toolkit provides guidance on how to promote your community projects through TV, radio and newspapers.
Near Neighbours: How to Promote your Project Toolkit April 2018
This toolkit provides advice on how to create a range of literature to promote your project and organisation. The toolkit includes: • Identifying your message and your audience • Understanding the most cost-effective ways to reach your audience • Advice on using: direct marketing; newsletters/magazines; digital; face to face marketing; the media; and word of mouth
