http://hdl.handle.net/2428/5387 Mon, 20 May 2013 05:39:38 GMT 2013-05-20T05:39:38Z http://hdl.handle.net/2428/5528 Title: No Longer A Problem? Sectarian Violence in Northern Ireland Authors: Jarman, Neil Abstract: This report provides an overview of the scale and nature of sectarian violence in Northern Ireland. It describes recent surveys that include questions pertaining to experiences of sectarian violence or attitudes towards sectarianism; key policy documents and strategic plans by both central and local government that refer or relate to the problem of sectarian violence, and a review of the party manifestoes of Northern Irish political parties issued for the Assembly elections in November 2003. The data reveals a somewhat patchy picture. It suggests that sectarian violence is worse in some areas than others and that it is a serious problem in parts of Belfast and some other urban locations. The data indicates that sectarian violence is a problem for many people in their home environment, and for others it is a problem in the workplace. Tue, 01 Mar 2005 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/2428/5528 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/2428/5443 Title: Education and Earnings in Northern Ireland Authors: Walker, Ian; Harmon, Colm Abstract: There is some evidence to suggest that participation rates in post compulsory education is higher in Northern Ireland (NI) than in Great Britain (GB) and yet the availability of places in higher education is lower than in GB so that a disproportionate number of students pursue higher education in GB rather than NI. However, it is difficult to infer this from looking simply at participation rates since this may be limited by capacity and the preparedness of individuals to study elsewhere. This research is to analyse the economic returns to education in Northern Ireland.This empirical investigation uses existing large-scale datasets to identify the relationship between education and earnings in NI. Education in NI is quite distinctive (probably more so than in Scotland) and yet there is little research that focuses on the specific issues in NI. The focus of the modelling is on: participation in post-compulsory education and the role of the capacity in NI, GB and the RoI; post Alevel participation, future employment, and future earnings; participation in higher education outside NI and the earnings of returnees vs. non-returnees; the choice between HE and FE; the incentives to participate in HE outside NI and the incentive to return to NI. Wed, 01 Mar 2000 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/2428/5443 2000-03-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/2428/5400 Title: Voices behind the Statistics: Young People’s Views of Sectarianism in Northern Ireland Authors: Ewart, Shirley; Schubotz, Dirk; Abs, Frances; Harris, Damian; Montgomery, Laura; Moynagh, Ciaran; Maguire, Gavin; Livingstone, Scott Abstract: This report presents the findings from the Voices behind the Statistics project, which was undertaken by the National Children’s Bureau (NCB) in conjunction with ARK from September 2003 to May 2004. Around 200 16 and 17-year-olds from 11 post-primary schools in four areas in Northern Ireland participated in the project. The experiences of the young participants of sectarianism and their views on many issues associated with community relations in Northern Ireland have been presented throughout this report. Wed, 01 Sep 2004 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/2428/5400 2004-09-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/2428/5390 Title: Children and the Conflict in Northern Ireland: The Experiences and Perspectives of 3-11 Year Olds Authors: Connolly, Paul; Healy, Julie Abstract: This report presents the findings of a detailed study of the experiences and perspectives of children aged 3-11 years in Belfast. Based upon in-depth interviews it outlines and explains the differing ways in which the conflict impacts upon their lives and comes to influence and shape their attitudes and identities. The implications of the findings of this study are considered in relation to the development of future community relations work with children of this age range. Thu, 01 Jan 2004 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/2428/5390 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z