27 May 2010
The States of Jersey Statistics Unit has launched the 2010 Jersey Annual Social Survey (JASS) today (27 May 2010).
Over the next few days a random sample of 3,200 households will receive a survey form through the post. The Statistics Unit would like to encourage all households to respond. All responses will be treated in the strictest confidence.
The survey asks Jersey residents their opinions on a wide variety of topics, from parking, the police, ambulance and other public services, to recycling and climate change. It also aims to find out aspects of residents’ lifestyles, this year specifically looking at areas such as health, education, and financially how difficult or easy households find it to live in Jersey.
Over the 5 years the survey has been running, the Jersey public have been extremely helpful in providing their opinions through this survey. Every year the results are used directly by government in their decision-making and in planning and developing public services.
Commenting on the survey Dr Duncan Gibaut, Head of the States of Jersey Statistics Unit, said “The Social Survey has proven to be an invaluable source of information for the development of evidence-based policy, and its continued usefulness depends on the public’s support. We have had a very good response in previous years, and from this we know that people found that the topics were relevant to their lives.
“I would like to reassure everyone that all responses to the survey will be treated in the strictest confidence and will only be used to produce grouped numbers. So if you do receive a form please complete it and send it back. By doing so you’ll help us all gain a better understanding of social issues in the Island.”
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