"A shared research agenda"

Initiative EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The goal of the Shared Research Agenda Initiative has been to identify the priorities for research in the six service areas of the Ministry of Children and Family Development in order to improve outcomes for children, youth and families in British Columbia. [...] A working group comprised of a representative from the Ministry, the Federation of Community Social Services of BC, the BC Office of the Representative for Children and Youth and the University of British Columbia conducted a wide reaching consultation throughout the province in order to identify the potential areas for research. [...] Knowledge Mobilization – Identifying the appropriate audience for the knowledge, and tailoring the message and medium to the audience is the focus of knowledge mobilization. [...] The goal of the Shared Research Agenda (SRA) component of the Organizational Research and Learning Initiative is to facilitate access to applied research and learning for all the involved partners. [...] The research generated by partners will enhance the capacity of MCFD and the sector to better understand the characteristics of the service delivery system.