Academics and Nonprofits: Collaborative Partnering for Evidence-Informed Practice

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https://doi.org/10.18666/JNEL-2019-V9-I3-9544

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case study, academic–nonprofit partnership, evidence-informed practice

Abstract

This case study highlights the academic-nonprofit practice partnership between one social work faculty member and the director of a local domestic violence shelter. Initiated by the academic researcher in 2017, the resultant research project has informed the local domestic violence shelter's plan of services, supported funding requests for both current and new services, and provided the academic partner with an additional potential statewide research project partner.  Outcomes to date include a report to the shelter board of directors, a statewide research presentation, and a local poster presentation. The process of developing the collaborative partnership as well as the lessons learned throughout will be discussed.

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Author Biographies

Patricia L. Desrosiers, Western Kentucky University

Dr. Patricia Desrosiers, LCSW worked with children and families for over 20 years. She is currently an associate professor and the Department Head of Social Work at Western Kentucky University. Areas of research interest include leadership, supervision, online teaching, and victims of crime including child welfare, domestic violence, and sexual assault.

Suk-hee Kim, Northern Kentucky University

Dr. Suk-hee Kim, Ph.D., COI, MSW is an assistant professor in the College of Education and Human Services, Department of Counseling, Social Work, and Leadership at Northern Kentucky University.

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2019-07-08

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