Post on 12-Jan-2016
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Why should we turn research into
action?David Phipps, Ph.D., MBA
Director, Office of Research ServicesYork University
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Working to Eradicate Bullying: Deb Pepler
Bullying is a relationship problem that may carry through adolescence and into adulthood in the form of aggression, sexual harassment, dating aggression, and substance use. Working on the determinants interventions and treatments for bullies and victims of bullying, Deb Pepler works with researchers, governments and NGOs to enhance awareness, build research capacity, assess bullying problems and promote evidence-based programs and effective policies across Canada.
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Homelessness Hub: Stephen Gaetz
Homelessness is a national problem associated with poverty, equity mental health and addiction. Homelessness and shelters are also a determinant of pandemic spread It is a problem for researchers, community organizations, NGOs, faith groups and governments. The Homelessness Hub is an on line clearinghouse of research (academic, policy and grey literature), stories and resources to inform public policy and social programming.
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Articulate the Value of Research (AUCC)
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“We must translate our research findings in the human sciences into public policy and social programs”
“Knowledge Transfer in the human sciences – the transfer of findings into policy and programs – is as important as technology transfer in the engineering and natural sciences.”
How to Articulate the Value of Research: Martha Piper (2002)
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To develop a culture of partnership between academic researchers and decision makers in governments and community organizations to assist in strengthening the development of public policy, professional practice and social programming.
Goal of Knowledge Mobilization (KM)
knowledge creators
knowledge users
KMturning research into action
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Spaces-KM in the AM
-Knowledge Expo
-Research Forums
People-graduate student internships
-P2P KM group
-KM Seminars
Partnerships-research translation
-incentive grants
-community engagement
-literature reviews
-matching funding
KM: Building Partnerships for Policy & Practice
Success Stories
Mental Health in York Region
MMAH Think Tank
York-CPRN-SHSC Partnership
Ben Levin Seminar
StreetKids International
Aboriginal Transitional Housing
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Partnerships for Policy and Practice
York U
York Region
KMU/HSPC/UWYR
York U
Ontario
KMU/PIL
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The No More Silence Network
Interagency Coalition on AIDS and Development (CAD)
Parkdale Collegiate Institute
Sierra Club of Canada
Toronto Wildlife Centre
New Canadians Centre Peterborough
George Herman House
Free the Children
Youth Emergency Shelter, Peterborough
AfriCan Theatre Ensemble
Vietnamese Youth and Family Social Services, Toronto
Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care
Canadian Policy Research Network
Accessibility Directorate of Ontario
Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources
Street Kids International
The Welcome Centre (York Region)
Campbell Collaboration
Health and Life Promotion (HELP) Research Consultancy
Social and Enterprise Development Innovations
Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario
York Region District School Board
LGBT Parenting Network, Sherbourne Health Centre
York Region LGBT Community Outreach Project
Aamjiwnaang First Nation
South Asian Women's Centre
Canadian Feminist Alliance for International Action
Humewood House
Community Partners Forum
Family Services of York Region
Ontario Ministry of Community and Social Services
Ontario Ministry of Economic Development and Trade
Local Partnerships for Policy and Practice
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KNOWLEDGE BROKERS
A National Vision for Knowledge Mobilization
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Knowledge Mobilization - Lessons LearningCombination of university push & community pull = exchange
Centred around the “knowledge broker”
Creates a two way exchange of people and knowledge
Is NOT SSH technology transfer
Allows for publication of research
TO BE LEARNED
•Evaluation of Impact
•Sustainability
David Phippsdphipps@yorku.ca http://www.researchimpact.ca