Projects

We serve public and private partners by addressing their fundamental research needs. Our clients come to us for high-caliber research expertise, practical experience, expansive capabilities, and the reach needed to analyze their problems, and develop and implement the most appropriate, cost-effective solutions. Here are some of the projects we’ve supported over the years. 

Featured Projects

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ISRA’s work incorporates a collaborative research plan aimed at supporting the successful implementation of Pennsylvania's PDG state plan while meeting federal requirements. Key objectives are to identify gaps in capacity and access, evaluate implementation fidelity, and address priority topics highlighted by OCDEL...

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The Pennsylvania Opioid/Substance Use Disorder Stigma Reduction Campaign is a collaborative project between ISRA, the Douglas W. Pollock Center for Addiction Outreach and Research at Penn State Harrisburg, the Public Good Projects, and Shatterproof. The project aims to understand and reduce the stigma surrounding...

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Projects

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In partnership with the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA), this study explored flood insurance purchasing habits in Pennsylvania. Utilizing a mixed-methods approach, the research focused on understanding the knowledge levels of realtors, lenders, and insurance agents regarding flood insurance products...

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This project, in collaboration with the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence, investigated intimate partner violence (IPV) in rural areas, focusing on underrepresented and marginalized groups. It involved surveys, interviews, and an advisory committee's insights to explore IPV experiences, help-seeking...

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This research surveyed Northeast U.S. dairy producers on using beef semen for beef x dairy cattle production. The Center for Survey Research assisted in data collection to develop educational materials for producer outreach and training.

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The Pennsylvania State Data Center will create Data Books in Microsoft Excel using data from the behavioral health data dashboards and additional sources. A Data Book will be created for every county in Pennsylvania and additional Data Books will be created for each SCA joinder to have multi-county totals.

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This study focused on ensuring equitable access to subsidized child care in Pennsylvania. The collaborative effort involved conducting a Market Rate Survey and a Cost of Care Study to understand the economics of child care provision. The project's goal was to enhance child development outcomes and support for low...

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The Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence implemented a Lethality Assessment Program and PaSDC developed a data dashboard to track and analyze domestic violence-related homicides. The dashboard provides vital statistics for state, county, and program levels to enhance response strategies.

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This project supports the development of resources for Pre-K data system development in three periods of work. In the first project period, researchers will conduct a mixed-methods study of state agency capacity to implement data systems. In the second project period, we will develop tools to assist in the...

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ISRA
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ISRA’s work incorporates a collaborative research plan aimed at supporting the successful implementation of Pennsylvania's PDG state plan while meeting federal requirements. Key objectives are to identify gaps in capacity and access, evaluate implementation fidelity, and address priority topics highlighted by OCDEL...

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ISRA
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CSR
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PaSDC
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Population data are used by public and private agencies in numerous ways for policy development and program evaluation. Utilizing the Cohort Component Method, this project provides population projections for Pennsylvania, aiding in strategic planning for schools, healthcare, and other critical services. The projections...

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PaSDC