External Publications
The following external publications may be of interest to you:
Released in 2010 this is the Manifesto from the Rural Services Network.
Deprivation in Rural Suffok
This report by Suffolk ACRE, Suffolk County Council and Oxford Consultants for Social Inclusion (OCSI) details the levels of deprivation in Rural Suffolk.
'Should I stay or Should I go?'
This report by the Institute for Public Policy Research explores the experiences of young people aged 16-19 in rural areas at the time of leaving compulsory education, focusing on the options available to them as they become young adults.
'Once upon a time in the West: Social Deprivation and Rural Youth Crime'
This report considers the issues for young people in rural areas making the transition from custody to the community. Available from The Howard League for Penal Reform.
'Beyond the Bus Shelter; Young women's choices and challenges in rural areas'.
This report by the YWCA highlights issues faced by young women in rural areas, including isolation, poor career prospects, and limited training opportunities for those leaving school. It makes a number of practical recommendations to improve life chances for young women. Available by e-mail from the YWCA
