Ad Hoc Surveys
Here you can find reports from surveys that have been undertaken for the Department of Justice via the Northern Ireland Life and Times Survey (NILTS), the Northern Ireland Omnibus Survey and the Young Persons’ Behaviour and Attitudes Survey (YPBAS). These surveys attempt to capture the views of the Northern Ireland population in relation to a range of justice issues.
Northern Ireland Life and Times Survey
The NILTS was launched in October 1998 as a resource for everyone interested in the social attitudes of people living in Northern Ireland. Set up by Queen's University Belfast and Ulster University and run every year, the survey aims to put on record the attitudes, values and beliefs of the people in Northern Ireland on a wide range of social policy issues.
Young Life and Times Survey
The YLT survey was launched in October 1998 as a resource for everyone interested in the social attitudes of people living in Northern Ireland. Set up by Queen's University Belfast and Ulster University and run every year, the survey aims to put on record the attitudes, values and beliefs of the young people in Northern Ireland on a wide range of social policy issues.
The Northern Ireland Omnibus Survey was conducted several times each year by the Central Survey Unit of the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency and was designed to provide a snapshot of the behaviour, lifestyle and views of a representative sample of people in Northern Ireland.
As of 2018 the Northern Ireland Omnibus Survey was cancelled indefinitely.
- Perceptions of Organised Crime and Human Trafficking: Findings from the October 2016 Northern Ireland Omnibus Survey
- Views on Alcohol and Drug Related Issues: Findings from the October 2016 Northern Ireland Omnibus Survey
- Views on Alcohol and Drug Related Issues: Findings from the September 2015 Northern Ireland Omnibus Survey
- Views on Alcohol and Drug Related Issues: Findings from the September 2014 Northern Ireland Omnibus Survey
- Views on Alcohol and Drug Related Issues: Findings from the September 2013 Northern Ireland Omnibus Survey
- Views on Alcohol and Drug Related Issues: Findings from the September 2012 Northern Ireland Omnibus Survey
- Views on Organised Crime: Findings from the January 2013 Northern Ireland Omnibus Survey
Young Persons’ Behaviour and Attitudes Survey
The Young Persons’ Behaviour and Attitudes Survey (YPBAS) is a school-based survey carried out among 11-16 year olds. It covers a range of topics and aims to gain an insight into the behaviour and attitudes of young people in Northern Ireland. The survey has previously been conducted every three years (approximately), with the most recent round being undertaken in 2019.
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