About Research in practice
Research in Practice: Enabling Evidence-Based Practice for Better Outcomes
Research in Practice is a leading organisation that works with various institutions to help them access, understand and apply evidence-based practices in their work with children and families, young people and adults. The company has been at the forefront of promoting evidence-based practice for over two decades, providing high-quality training, resources and consultancy services to support professionals working across social care, health care, education and criminal justice sectors.
At Research in Practice, we believe that evidence-based practice is essential for achieving better outcomes for individuals and communities. We recognise that practitioners face complex challenges when working with vulnerable populations. They need to make informed decisions based on the best available evidence while also considering individual needs and circumstances. Our mission is to bridge the gap between research knowledge and practice by providing accessible resources that are relevant, reliable and up-to-date.
Our Approach
Research in Practice takes a collaborative approach to enable organisations to embed evidence-based practices into their work culture. We work closely with our partners to identify their specific needs and tailor our services accordingly. Our team of experts includes researchers, practitioners, trainers and consultants who have extensive experience working across different sectors.
We offer a range of services designed to support organisations at different stages of their journey towards evidence-informed practice:
Training: We provide face-to-face training sessions as well as online courses covering various topics such as safeguarding children, mental health awareness or trauma-informed care. Our training programmes are designed using adult learning principles which ensure they are engaging, interactive and practical.
Resources: We produce a wide range of resources including briefings papers, toolkits or podcasts which are freely available on our website. These resources cover topics such as child protection conferences or youth justice interventions based on the latest research findings.
Consultancy: We offer bespoke consultancy services tailored to meet specific organisational needs such as service reviews or evaluation projects. Our consultants have extensive experience working across different sectors and can provide expert advice on how to implement evidence-based practices.
Research: We conduct research projects in collaboration with our partners to generate new knowledge and inform practice. Our research projects are designed to be relevant, rigorous and impactful.
Impact
Research in Practice has a proven track record of making a positive impact on the lives of individuals and communities. Our services have been evaluated using robust methods which demonstrate their effectiveness in improving practice. For example, an evaluation of our training programme found that 95% of participants reported an increase in their knowledge and skills related to safeguarding children.
We also work closely with our partners to ensure that our services are embedded into their work culture. This includes providing ongoing support such as coaching or mentoring to help practitioners apply evidence-based practices in their day-to-day work.
Conclusion
Research in Practice is a leading organisation that enables evidence-based practice for better outcomes for children, families, young people and adults. We offer a range of services designed to support organisations at different stages of their journey towards evidence-informed practice. Our collaborative approach ensures that we work closely with our partners to identify specific needs and tailor our services accordingly. With over two decades of experience, we have a proven track record of making a positive impact on the lives of individuals and communities by bridging the gap between research knowledge and practice.