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1 – 1 of 1Christine Murray, Isabelle Ong, Paige Hall Smith, Tamarine Foreman, Whitney Akers, Paulina Flasch, Monika Johnson Hostler, Jennifer Przewoznik, Catherine Guerrero and Rachel Dooley
There is a growing emphasis on the need to integrate research and practice in the fields of domestic and sexual violence. However, additional research is needed to identify…
Abstract
Purpose
There is a growing emphasis on the need to integrate research and practice in the fields of domestic and sexual violence. However, additional research is needed to identify strategies for key stakeholders to use to bridge research and practice in these areas. The paper aims to discuss these issues.
Design/methodology/approach
The current study analyzed qualitative data collected during a statewide conference for researchers and practitioners whose work addresses domestic and/or sexual violence.
Findings
The findings provide information about building effective researcher-practitioner collaborations, developing methodologically sound studies that address practice-relevant research questions, and identifying steps that funders, state coalitions, researchers, and practitioners can take to advance the integration of research and practice.
Research limitations/implications
Additional research is needed to evaluate specific approaches to better integrating research and practice related to domestic and sexual violence.
Practical implications
Researcher-practitioner collaborations offer numerous benefits to advancing research and practice related to domestic and sexual violence. Additional guidance and tangible support is needed to foster these collaborations.
Originality/value
This study used data collected during an innovative conference that brought together researchers and practitioners. The data have implications for furthering the integration of research and practice related to domestic and sexual violence.
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