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.
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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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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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In partnership with the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA), this study will explore consumers’ insurance purchasing motivations, barriers, and awareness of various coverage available and needed to mitigate against future losses from all hazards, including floods, earthquakes, tornadoes, and other natural...
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The Exploration of Adult Guardianship Proceedings in Pennsylvania project is a collaborative effort between the Center for Survey Research, the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts, and Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute. Through a series of English and Spanish focus groups and interviews...
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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 State Data Center (PaSDC), in partnership with the Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP), leveraged existing data indicators from their Prevention Data Dashboards work to create resource files for each Single County Authority (SCA) in Pennsylvania. The Prevention Data Books...
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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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