Session: Connecting Evidence-Based Practice with Translational, Implementation and Dissemination Research (Research that Promotes Sustainability and (re)Builds Strengths (January 15 - 18, 2009))

Increased attention to evidence-based practices coupled with concerns about what works for whom under what conditions, and the need to engage communities and clients as stakeholders in the research process from the outset provides important prospects for social work research contributions. Available resources, challenges and identification of potential funding sources will be explored.