Verwey-Jonker Institute – research into social issues.
The Utrecht-based Verwey-Jonker Institute carries out policy-strategic and evaluative research into social issues. Three perspectives are central in our research: that of citizens, of institutions and of governments. The outcomes of the research can be employed to make adjustments in the policies of organisations and governments. By means of research, our institute seeks to encourage the social participation of citizens and contribute to solving social problems.
Scientific and independent
The institute is an autonomous organisation and works independently, commissioned by third parties. These can be institutions for care, welfare, housing, employment or health, ministries, provinces or municipalities. Organisations such as educational institutions, the media, and a variety of social organisations and companies turn to our institute as well, in order to be informed about our research results.
We receive a basic subsidy from the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sports. As a result of this, we can also work for customers who are not likely to seek scientifically based advice or research: patients' organisations, organisations for elderly people or people entitled to social benefits. However, more then 80% of our yearly budget comes from other sources at national and European levels.
Taking a broad perspective
The research domain of the Verwey-Jonker Institute covers a great variety and diversity of areas. We carry out research into areas such as health care, social security, safety, education, housing, youth, welfare work and social and administrative innovations.
Our research field is divided into five programmes:
- Liveability and social integration,
- Personal and social safety,
- Youth and education,
- Social participation and social security,
- Social care and health.
In order to remain attentive to new developments, the Verwey-Jonker Institute pays specific attention to topical issues:
- Internationalisation,
- Social quality & ICT,
- Multicultural society,
- Accountability,
- Social competence and social capital,
- Integrality,
- Professionalism.
A personal approach
The researchers of the Verwey-Jonker Institute are involved and have a thorough scientific knowledge of affairs. The institute employs a research approach that preferably comprises several methods of data collection and analysis, both quantitative and qualitative. In addition to this, the institute has built up a considerable amount of expertise in the area of seeking contact with vulnerable groups.
E-mail address for general information: secr@verwey-jonker.nl
Contact:
Willem Melief
willem.melief@tiscali.nl