Why should we turn research into action

Why should we turn research into action? • David Phipps, Ph. D. , MBA • Director, Office of Research Services • York University

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 2

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 3

Articulate the Value of Research (AUCC) 4

How to Articulate the Value of Research: Martha Piper (2002) “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. ” 5

Goal of Knowledge Mobilization (KM) 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. 6

KM: Building Partnerships for Policy & Practice Spaces Success Stories -KM in the AM -Knowledge Expo Mental Health in York Region -Research Forums MMAH Think Tank People -graduate student internships -P 2 P KM group York-CPRN-SHSC Partnership -KM Seminars Partnerships -research translation -incentive grants -community engagement -literature reviews -matching funding Ben Levin Seminar Street. Kids International Aboriginal Transitional Housing 7

Partnerships for Policy and Practice York U KMU/PIL KMU/HSPC/ UWYR Ontario York Region 8

Local Partnerships for Policy and Practice The No More Silence Network The Welcome Centre (York Region) Interagency Coalition on AIDS and Development (CAD) Campbell Collaboration Parkdale Collegiate Institute Health and Life Promotion (HELP) Research Consultancy Sierra Club of Canada Social and Enterprise Development Innovations Toronto Wildlife Centre Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario New Canadians Centre Peterborough York Region District School Board George Herman House LGBT Parenting Network, Sherbourne Health Centre Free the Children York Region LGBT Community Outreach Project Youth Emergency Shelter, Peterborough Aamjiwnaang First Nation Afri. Can Theatre Ensemble South Asian Women's Centre Vietnamese Youth and Family Social Services, Toronto Canadian Feminist Alliance for International Action Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care Humewood House Canadian Policy Research Network Community Partners Forum Accessibility Directorate of Ontario Family Services of York Region Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Ontario Ministry of Community and Social Services Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources Ontario Ministry of Economic Development and Trade Street Kids International 9

A National Vision for Knowledge Mobilization KNOWLEDGE BROKERS 10

Knowledge Mobilization - Lessons Learning Combination 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 11

David Phipps dphipps@yorku. ca http: //www. researchimpact. ca