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...
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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The Impact of the Clinical System Accelerator Role project is a collaborative effort between the Center for Survey Research and Penn State Hershey College of Medicine researchers, Dr. Ami DeWaters and Barb Blatt. The project aims to understand the learning and teaching of Health Systems Science within clinical learning...
Focusing on domestic violence victim-survivors, this study identifies barriers to reporting and service needs, with a particular emphasis on rural and urban differences. Insights from this research will inform policies and programs for a more equitable justice system in Pennsylvania.
The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency partnered with researchers to assess and improve online training modules for victim service providers, directors, and other allied professionals. The project aimed to enhance learning resources on various topics including victims' rights and effective practices...