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