Project Details
National Implementation Research Network
Description
The National Implementation Research Network is comprised of researchers, program developers and stakeholders interested in or engaged in the development, research, implementation and dissemination of best practices, and evidence-based programs and practices, and other innovations. Network participants and activities span a variety of behavioral health initiatives, settings, programs and practices (e.g., adult/child, public/private/nonprofit, mental health, substance abuse, developmental disabilities, justice arenas, educational settings, child welfare, early intervention). With a strong science to practice and practice to science agenda, the National Implementation Research Network is focused on closing the gap between science and service and developing both the science and related to practice of program implementation and dissemination.
Currently, the Network is working on integrating existing information about evidence-based programs and practices (e.g., what is known) and developing a conceptual framework so that those who are creating, researching and taking to scale new initiatives can have a "head start."
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