JRF: Findings Four page summaries of research funded by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation http://www.jrf.org.uk/knowledge/findings/ Can museums be a potent force in social and urban regeneration? Reflections on the role for museums in promoting social cohesion, local regeneration and greater understanding of contemporary issues. Sep 3 2008 12:00AM http://www.jrf.org.uk/knowledge/findings/ Engaging and empowering women in poverty A project to empower women in poverty to take part in the policy-making process. Jul 30 2008 12:00AM http://www.jrf.org.uk/knowledge/findings/ Transforming disadvantaged places: effective strategies for places and people This study summarises evidence about the underlying forces affecting deprived places across Britain, and explores how interventions aimed at both people and places can be strengthened to tackle disadvantage. Jul 25 2008 12:00AM http://www.jrf.org.uk/knowledge/findings/ Person-centred support: what service users and practitioners say Opinions of service users, practitioners and managers on person-centred support. Jul 23 2008 12:00AM http://www.jrf.org.uk/knowledge/findings/ Immigration and social cohesion in the UK This study is about understanding the relationship between recent immigration and social cohesion in the context of other social and economic transformations that affect everyday life for everyone living in the UK. Jul 21 2008 12:00AM http://www.jrf.org.uk/knowledge/findings/ Financial inclusion in the UK: Review of policy and practice Review of initiatives to tackle financial exclusion. Jul 16 2008 12:00AM http://www.jrf.org.uk/knowledge/findings/ The housing market recession and sustainable home-ownership Drawing on evidence from previous periods of instability, this study reviews how the government might respond to housing market recessions in the short term, and what longer-term measures it might take to promote sustainability through the housing market cycle. Jul 16 2008 12:00AM http://www.jrf.org.uk/knowledge/findings/ Immigration and inclusion in South Wales This research explores the impact of new migration on established communities in south-east Wales, in particular on the issues of community, integration and cohesion. Jul 15 2008 12:00AM http://www.jrf.org.uk/knowledge/findings/ Diversity, complexity and change in parenting Parenting during early and middle childhood and how it changes over time. Jul 11 2008 12:00AM http://www.jrf.org.uk/knowledge/findings/ The benefits of providing new public transport in deprived areas An assessment of the value of new transport services to people living in deprived neighbourhoods in England. Jul 9 2008 12:00AM http://www.jrf.org.uk/knowledge/findings/