Projects

We serve public and private partners by addressing their fundamental research needs. Our clients come to us for high-caliber research expertise, practical experience, expansive capabilities, and the reach needed to analyze their problems, and develop and implement the most appropriate, cost-effective solutions. Here are some of the projects we’ve supported over the years. 

Featured Projects

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ISRA’s work incorporates a collaborative research plan aimed at supporting the successful implementation of Pennsylvania's PDG state plan while meeting federal requirements. Key objectives are to identify gaps in capacity and access, evaluate implementation fidelity, and address priority topics highlighted by OCDEL...

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The Pennsylvania Opioid/Substance Use Disorder Stigma Reduction Campaign is a collaborative project between ISRA, the Douglas W. Pollock Center for Addiction Outreach and Research at Penn State Harrisburg, the Public Good Projects, and Shatterproof. The project aims to understand and reduce the stigma surrounding...

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The Pennsylvania Opioid/Substance Use Disorder Stigma Reduction Campaign is a collaborative project between ISRA, the Douglas W. Pollock Center for Addiction Outreach and Research at Penn State Harrisburg, the Public Good Projects, and Shatterproof. The project aims to understand and reduce the stigma surrounding...

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Dr. Jennifer Gibbs, in partnership with the Center for Rural Pennsylvania, led a study on small town police departments in Pennsylvania. The research, involving surveys and interviews, examined department characteristics and current issues, including the opioid crisis, to inform policymakers.

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The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources' five-year Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan, a requirement for federal funding, was supported by the Center for Survey Research. The team conducted focus groups and surveys to establish priorities and practices that promote outdoor...

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The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources' five-year Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan, a requirement for federal funding, was supported by the Center for Survey Research. The team conducted surveys with the public and the outdoor recreation providers to establish priorities and...

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The Center for Survey Research conducted focus groups with African-American men to explore perceptions of telehealth and prostate cancer screening. The study, led by the Penn State Cancer Institute, offers insights into the attitudes and opinions of this demographic towards these health services. 

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In collaboration with the Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning and The Pennsylvania Key, this study assessed the impact of COVID-19 on child care providers. It focused on financial implications, operational sustainability, and investment needs for the sector's recovery and future resilience.

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The Impact of the Clinical System Accelerator Role project is a collaborative effort between the Center for Survey Research and Penn State Hershey College of Medicine researchers, Dr. Ami DeWaters and Barb Blatt. The project aims to understand the learning and teaching of Health Systems Science within clinical learning...

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Focusing on domestic violence victim-survivors, this study identifies barriers to reporting and service needs, with a particular emphasis on rural and urban differences. Insights from this research will inform policies and programs for a more equitable justice system in Pennsylvania.

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The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency partnered with researchers to assess and improve online training modules for victim service providers, directors, and other allied professionals. The project aimed to enhance learning resources on various topics including victims' rights and effective practices...

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