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Behind the Scenes in Home Visitation Research: RCT Challenges in Community Settings

October 23, 2024
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
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Part of the 21st Century Agenda: Transformative Research and Practice in Community Collaboration webinar series

Wednesday, October 23
12- 1:30 PM CT
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Join us for an insightful webinar that delves into the intricacies of conducting randomized controlled trials (RCTs) within community settings, with a particular focus on the Parents as Teachers (PAT) home visitation program. This session, titled “Behind the Scenes in Home Visitation Research: RCT Challenges in Community Settings,” is designed for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers interested in understanding the practical and methodological hurdles encountered in the field. Some key topics include:

  • Challenges in Securing Sites for RCTs: Explore the difficulties in persuading community sites to participate in RCTs, including negotiating agreements, addressing concerns, and ensuring commitment
  • Real-World Implementation Challenges: Gain insights into the everyday obstacles faced during the execution of RCTs in community settings, such as participant recruitment, retention, and adherence to protocols
  • Research Issues in Outcome Evaluation: Understand Measurement Issues, such as the complexities of selecting and implementing appropriate measurement tools to accurately assess program outcomes
  • Randomization Processes: Learn about the challenges and strategies involved in ensuring proper randomization, dealing with potential biases, and maintaining the integrity of the study

Featured Speakers:

  • Dr. Craig Winston LeCroy, MSW, Ph.D., The Communitas Professor of Social Work at Arizona State University
  • Allison Kemner, Senior Vice President and Chief Research Office, Parents as Teachers National Center co-presenting with community partners
  • Moderated by Peter J. Pecora, Professor, University of Washington School of Socal Work

Don’t miss the other sessions in this series!

  • August 29: Research-Policy Collaborations to Support Innovative, Equitable, and Effective Child Care and Early Education Policies
    12- 1:30 PM, Dr. Julia R. Henly co-presenting with community partners
  • September 11: Building A Community-Driven Pathway to Prosperity: Weaving the Wisdom and Resources of Community and Academic Partners to Foster Early Life Abundance
    12- 1:30 PM, Dr. Trina Williams Shanks co-presenting with community partners
  • September 26: Engaging Fathers and Co-Parents Together in Home Visiting and Fatherhood Services
    12- 1:30 PM, Dr. Jenn Bellamy co-presenting with community partners
    AND
    Fathering Through the Pain: Healing the Wounded
    12- 1:30 PM, Dr. Waldo Johnson, Jr. co-presenting with community partners
  • October 10: Developing the Workforce for a Reimagined Child Welfare System
    12- 1:30 PM Dr. Diane DePanfilis co-presenting with community partners
  • November 7: Building the Capacity to Conduct Equitable Research
    12- 1:30 PM Dr. Jessica Elm co-presenting with community partners
View all sessions and register here

This webinar series is hosted by the American Academy for Social Work & Social Welfare with support from the Annie E. Casey Foundation, Casey Family Programs, Clark-Fox Policy Institute, and William T. Grant Foundation.