RHS Modern studies

The Modern Studies Department will keep you up to date with the latest news, homework deadlines and anything else you need to know!

[GWC Modern Studies & Politics @GWCMods]

Alcohol sales down in 2018, for first time since records began, following introduction of MUP https://t.co/8LFV5YUBdA

[Hannah Graham @DrHannahGraham]

Tougher sentencing doesn't work, prison increases reoffending, and stop & search alienates young people, says @CollegeofPolice report. It refutes the myth of #knifecrime being gang-related.

These findings won't come as a surprise to most in this field.

https://t.co/yh098g16Hs

[RHS Modern studies @RHS_modstuds]

Very interesting article on prisons - AH and nationals some thought provoking stuff for you

[RHS Modern studies @RHS_modstuds]

Dissertations - done!

[Ayr Academy Social Subjects & RME @AyrAcad_SocSubs]

**The perfect exam revision** This short 15 minute documentary looks at the impact of crime on the families of criminals with some very interesting statistics. https://t.co/GOyX2zNZCP

[BBC News (UK) @BBCNews]

Knife crime: Schools need more support, says Ofsted https://t.co/Af1G8FbfcM

[RHS Modern studies @RHS_modstuds]

S1 some current examples of homelessness

[RHS Modern studies @RHS_modstuds]

Basic guide to what’s happening with the vote today

[Simple Politics @easypoliticsUK]

Any or all of these votes could be changed or pulled at any point. But if all goes to plan (it's 2019 so who knows), this is our handy guide to this week's big meaningful votes:

[Carolyn Harris @carolynharris24]

What hope do female offenders have of rehabilitation when they are released from prison without secure housing? More needs to be done to prevent women being recalled to prison for being homeless.

[RHS Modern studies @RHS_modstuds]

Very interesting for higher modern studies

[Patrick Butler @patrickjbutler]

"There's so many people assume this is a chosen life... for so many, its not chosen." Great @guardian and @jrf_uk film on Leeds women fighting poverty, shame and stigma https://t.co/YvAIj1IvyZ

[RHS Modern studies @RHS_modstuds]

13 weeks! Keep up all the hard work

[Leith Modern Studies @LeithModSt]

N5, Higher, and AH - 13 weeks on Wednesday until MS exams. Be like Wottle and #persevere. Meet those deadlines, do that extra revision and achieve your potential!!🏅📚📖

[Amnesty International USA @amnestyusa]

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need everyone to remember that seeking asylum is a fundamental human right.

[GWC AH Mods @AHModStudies]

Responses- supporting those with drug addictions rather than punishing them

[Miss Dunlop @missdunlop74]

#UoETEPLetsTalk deprivation in Scottish local authorities - interesting! Higher Social Issues 👀

[RHS Modern studies @RHS_modstuds]

AH

[Revolving Doors @RevDoors]

Read the @guardian story re our FOI on homelessness on release from prison and Forum member Lisa's story. Together we are campaigning for reduced use of #shortsighted short prison sentences. https://t.co/68H26B0VTk

[BBC Breaking News @BBCBreaking]

Former US President George HW Bush has died at the age of 94, his son George W Bush has announced https://t.co/4eHTCWtAw0

[HowardLeagueScotland @howardleague_sc]

Prison is hard. For some prisoners, today will be even harder than yesterday https://t.co/krDuDyNWqV

[RHS Modern studies @RHS_modstuds]

@PositivePrison closing keynote speaker at @AHModStudies conference

[RHS Modern studies @RHS_modstuds]

@AidnAbet_Scot talking about breaking the cycle @AHModStudies conference

[RHS Modern studies @RHS_modstuds]

@heavysoundCIC seminar. At the @AHModStudies conference today.