Projects
For more than 30 years, HSRI Projects have been helping to improve human service systems in a wide range of Focus Areas and Topics. To view a selection of our Projects by a specific Focus Area or Topic you can make your selection in the "View By" menu found below. You can also sort Projects chronologically or alphabetically by using the "Organize Projects" menu found below.
Viewing Projects By Topic: Evidence-based Practice
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Evaluation of Ohio's Differential Response Research and Demonstration Project
(2010-2013)With funding from the U.S. Children's Bureau, HSRI is conducting a three-year evaluation of the Differential Response (DR) Initiative in Ohio, a best-practices approach to serving families reported for child abuse or neglect. DR provides an alternative to the traditional child welfare investigative approach, rather offering families a more critical role in assuring the safety and well-being of their children.
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Evaluation of Enhanced Kinship Navigator in Ohio
(2009-2012)HSRI is conducting an evaluation of the Enhanced Kinship Navigator Project, a demonstration project involving seven county agencies (six public child welfare agencies and one Office on Aging) and led by the Public Children Services Association of Ohio.
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Hogg Foundation on Evaluation of Alternatives to Seclusion and Restraint for Trauma-informed Care
(2009-Present)This project was funded by the Hogg Foundation to evaluate successful initiatives in Texas to reduce the use of seclusion and restraint in juvenile justice facilities, psychiatric hospitals, residential treatment centers and schools.
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Study of the Cost Efficiency of the Mental Health Block Block Grant Cost-Efficiency II Program: Phase II
(2008-2009)This purpose of this project, funded by Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Block Grant Division, was Phase II of a study to determine the cost-efficiency of the use of evidence-based practices as part of Mental Health Block Grants.
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Oregon's Alcohol & Drug Services Analysis
(2008)Through a contract with the Governor's office of Oregon, HSRI completed an in-depth analysis for the addictions prevention, treatment and recovery services system, with a focus on understanding how much the state of Oregon and units of local government invest, and which services are most beneficial.
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