Ben Baruch

Experienced researcher and evaluator. Views are my own, RTs ≠ endorsements.

[Ben Baruch @Ben_Baruch_]

I am pleased to share that I have recently completed my PhD, after 7 years part-time study. My Thesis will only be published next year as I am working on an associated paper. But I wanted to share its opening words:

[Ben Baruch @Ben_Baruch_]

Hustings in South Cambridgeshire

[Ben Baruch @Ben_Baruch_]

New report on online hatred, based on our research and analysis 👇 - new insight on:
- What makes a post hateful
- Incitement still online after moderation by X / Reddit/ Telegram/ Youtube

[Stijn Hoorens @StijnHoorens]

We collected almost 350k posts from #Reddit, #Telegram, #Twitter/X, & #YouTube to study online hatred in 🇧🇬, 🇩🇪, 🇮🇹 & 🇸🇪. Our coders assessed about 400 random posts from each country to determine if they were #hateful. @EURightsAgency just released the report based on our work👇

[Ben Baruch @Ben_Baruch_]

Snippet from keynote speaker @urvaship at #ukesconf2023 - would like to see more UK cross-departmental evaluations

[Ben Baruch @Ben_Baruch_]

Co-presenting with the Home Office this afternoon at the #ukesconf2023 on contribution analysis, QCA and participant trajectories!

[Ben Baruch @Ben_Baruch_]

Looking forward to our presentation next week at the #ukesconf2023 on a #QCA for the UK Home Office, come along!

[Ben Baruch @Ben_Baruch_]

My new view for a while, @CambPsych

[RAND Europe @RANDEurope]

Disadvantaged groups are in danger of being left behind in the green jobs revolution – our latest report tracks recommendations across Europe to help make these opportunities accessible to everyone. #jobs #JobSkills #GreenJobs https://t.co/mDcZR45zoQ

[Ben Baruch @Ben_Baruch_]

This may force legislators' hands in regulating moderation by online platforms

[Elon Musk @elonmusk]

By “free speech”, I simply mean that which matches the law.

I am against censorship that goes far beyond the law.

If people want less free speech, they will ask government to pass laws to that effect.

Therefore, going beyond the law is contrary to the will of the people.

[Ben Baruch @Ben_Baruch_]

. @elonmusk must know there are nuances to the debate on #FreeSpeech on Twitter? Our study on #onlinehatred for @EURightsAgency should help shed light on the challenge (watch this space)

[Ben Baruch @Ben_Baruch_]

7 key enablers for achieving IMPACT AT SCALE: 1) Passionate team 2) Diverse stakeholders 3) Varied expertise 4) Shared goal 5) Multi-faceted approach 6) Adapting to change 7) Support from government
@BvLFoundation https://t.co/nbrcxPWg9Y

[Ben Baruch @Ben_Baruch_]

We have a new online tool! A Lessons Map for those looking to achieve impact at scale - based on 5 case studies for @BvLFoundation in the area of early childhood development https://t.co/nbrcxPEELo

[Ben Baruch @Ben_Baruch_]

"Arsenal should be a safe and welcoming environment for everyone" https://t.co/6SPyrjO6d1

[Ben Baruch @Ben_Baruch_]

Lessons for changing behaviour at scale - use a multi-CHANNEL approach, use a multi-SECTOR approach (e.g. public+private), adapt language & cultural content to your audience, use experts to develop & deliver your messages, be positive! https://t.co/ODSLSBPtGY

[Ben Baruch @Ben_Baruch_]

Examples of grey areas in classifying extremist violence as #terrorism: new ideologies, unclear motives. Summary findings from our new report for @ukhomeoffice here:
https://t.co/8TVvSUObfY

[Ben Baruch @Ben_Baruch_]

"The fact that there are extremists for whom the Israeli flag represents hate and racism is abominable and intolerable" Yair Lapid on the #flagmarch https://t.co/GTqwcgUT1e

[RAND Europe @RANDEurope]

New research suggests involving young protagonists in child advocacy campaigns can help raise the profile of issues in the media and society more widely. Learn more: https://t.co/UF9X3jbMNW

[Ben Baruch @Ben_Baruch_]

#NHS L&D services appear to halve likelihood of individuals receiving a custodial sentence

[RAND Europe @RANDEurope]

New evaluation shows that #NHS #LiaisionAndDiversion services appears to halve the likelihood of individuals receiving a custodial sentence: https://t.co/4vtmgHnxwA #MentalHealth #DrugTreatmentServices #VulnerablePeople

[Ben Baruch @Ben_Baruch_]

@MakerOfDecision Like where you have taken this now, taken my idea for the next tweet... RT if you agree 🙂

[Ben Baruch @Ben_Baruch_]

Correct me if I'm wrong but RTs vs Likes twitter surveys have massive issues as people are less likely to click RT than like... Lots of easy alternatives like Twitter Polls for those desperate to run a poll through Twitter https://t.co/PmnnwvyUus