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We’re closing out this semester’s season with a conversation about prevention and partnerships. We focus on a discussion between a long-standing collaborative relationship between Penn State and the Pennsylvania Commonwealth government, which targets interventions and prevention work targeted towards youth and families. Our episode covers a wide span of topics, including why prevention and implementation work are difficult, but critical; the changes that happen when there’s a political transition, and much more.

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For this month’s episode, we did something a little different. We spoke to two researchers with two different approaches to tackling the same problem: knowledge mobilization. In essence, the concept of knowledge mobilization focuses on making knowledge, resources or practices that exist in one space and making them accessible to specific audiences.

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Child sexual abuse (CSA; i.e., physical or nonphysical sexual acts with a child under the age of 18 in which there is no or limited capacity to provide true consent) can occur through online exploitation, child pornography, and the luring of children offline for sexual encounters.

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This month’s episode tackles all things related to the U.S. Census. We discussed the decennial Census, the data products created and released from the U.S. Census Bureau, the current demographic trends and challenges, and measuring hard-to-reach populations.

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Inventory of programs provides a tool to map their implementation across continuum of care

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County C-Stat effort ensures collaboration to enhance community outcomes

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Government and public stakeholders can monitor data and progress on interactive website

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Governments at all levels possess comprehensive information systems on citizen services that often exist in silos.

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Survivors of domestic violence often need to leave their residence in order to escape abuse and it is vital the abuser not be able to find them. In order to keep survivors safe, it is important they remain hidden from their abuser.

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Probation department vets programs for effectiveness with screening tool

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Local and county stakeholders benefit from systemic process to identify gaps in services

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Key principles, examples from jurisdictions offer guidance

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6 actions for legislators to consider for budgeting that prioritize proven results

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Training, implementation monitored to ensure evidence-based services achieve results

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Collaborations with academic partners help governments assess outcomes

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Integrated system provides comprehensive client information to better assess impact

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State budget office and legislators consider outcomes in strategic planning

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Clearinghouses and a ranking tool put focus on effectiveness of efforts to help vulnerable children

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New guidance provides a standardized approach to measuring outcomes

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Budgeting for Results framework used to analyze outcomes and return on investment

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Governor meets with key stakeholders monthly to review progress on priority outcomes

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State integrates outcome monitoring with other evidence-based policymaking initiatives

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Analyses ensure more decisions driven by data

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Use of inventory helps target limited resources strategically

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Standardized checklist used to align interventions with evidence-based standards

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How states can use performance management systems to achieve results

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National evaluation tool helps assess what’s working well - and what can be improved

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National program trains localities to conduct needs assessments so young residents get the services they need

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State requirement designed to ensure services are delivered as intended

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Strategies to codify results-based policymaking, Part 1

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Panel proposes using evidence-based analyses to determine best approaches

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A look at key steps for state and county partners

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A policymaker's guide to building evaluation capacity

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Policymakers aim to direct resources toward programs that generate results

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State prioritizes evidence-based programs in its contracts

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A national review of the use of administrative data to improve state decision-making

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Results First provides a guide to establishing and sharing clear definitions

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Evidence-based policymaking allows government leaders to achieve the best possible outcomes by investing in programs that have been rigorously studied and proved to work.

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Lessons from Washington, Tennessee, and Oregon

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How one state incorporates rigorous evidence of effectiveness into budgeting decisions

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A national assessment

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Data and research can increase the efficiency and effectiveness of government programs

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How to use research to inform program funding decisions

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A policymaker’s guide to effective program delivery

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Identifying what works in your state or locality

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A Guide for Effective Government

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Improving Results for Taxpayers

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Rigorous Quality Assurance Ensures that Washington State's Evidence-Based Programs Produce Expected Results

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Evidence-Informed Policymaking: Increasing Outcomes and Accountability for Children, Youth and Families

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Evidence-based Policy: Strategies for Improving Outcomes and Accountability

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The Impact of Incarceration on Families, Children, and the Community: Consequences and Costs

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Teenage Pregnancy Prevention: Programs that Work

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Promising Approaches for Addressing Juvenile Crime