In a time when human rights are often debated only in moments of crisis, Michael Mintrom argues for a proactive approach: viewing the advancement of human rights as a crucial investment in society's future. This book explores how strategic policy changes can create lasting benefits, enhancing the quality and accessibility of early childhood education, dismantling the school-to-prison pipeline, and supporting former prisoners' reintegration.

Mintrom challenges policymakers to prioritize human rights in their decisions, advocating for a fairer and more just society through practical, evidence-based solutions. Discover how investing in human rights can lead to a more equitable and prosperous Australia. Ideal for policy makers, academics, and anyone passionate about social justice.

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Michael Mintrom is Professor of Public Policy at Monash University, where he serves as the inaugural Director of Better Governance and Policy, a whole-of-university initiative to improve the policy impact of academic research. Michael has extensive experience as a policy designer. His two books with Oxford University Press discuss the importance of treating public policies as investments and key elements of contemporary policy analysis. His other books have considered effective policy advocacy, the spread of policy innovations, and the factors that produce enduring, successful public policies. He has served as a policy adviser in New Zealand and as the Monash Chair at the Australia and New Zealand School of Government, where he was Academic Director of the renowned Executive Master of Public Administration degree. He holds a PhD in Political Science from the State University of New York at Stony Brook and an MA in Economics from the University of Canterbury.

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