NEW REPORTS
Involving young children in decision making: an exploration of practitioner's views
Dr Kim Hudson
Minister Sue Ellery launches new report at Ngala, with Rae Walter (Ngala CEO) Margaret Owens (Ngala) and researcher Kim Hudson (CSCR)
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Urban Renewal and Crime Prevention Strategies: A Case Study in Phoenix Rise
Dr Yvonne Haigh
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CONFERENCE INFORMATION
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Discovering Balance...
An international conference exploring issues relating to penal reform, restorative justice and human rights.
2nd to 4th October 2008, Murdoch University.
Visit the Conference Webpage at:
http://irjpr.net.au/conference/
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National Conference on Racism in a Global Context
9th - 11th Nov 2007, Murdoch University
Visit the Conference Webpage at:
http://ncrgc.murdoch.edu.au/ |
CSCR Profile
The Centre for Social and Community Research (CSCR) undertakes interdisciplinary
research on social issues in local, regional and national communities.
Key areas of interest include community health and safety, Indigenous
and cross cultural issues, the life cycle, law and penal reform, and
community histories. In addition to specific research projects, CSCR
promotes informed discussion on broad community issues through seminars
and workshops.
In undertaking social research, CSCR demonstrates its continued commitment to the community. Academics, researchers and students work in and with the community to extend existing knowledge in both practical and theoretical ways. Consultations, strategies and reports are developed to provide immediate value and to add long-term benefit to the way we live.
The Centre for Social and Community Research is able to call on the expertise of academics from numerous disciplines including psychology, history, sociology, community development, economics, media, and law.
CSCR's three core areas of activity are:
- Research for the benefit of local and national communities
- Community liaison
- Education and training
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CSCR Focus
The notion of “community” informs CSCR’s planning, operations and
ongoing activities. CSCR projects are identified and developed around
areas of contemporary social relevance. These areas include community
health, community safety, housing, social justice, ethnicity, life
cycle and sustainability.
In addressing these areas, CSCR works with a range of professionals
and community members who also have the community’s best interests
at heart. These people come from all levels of government, non-government
organisations, local community groups, and private industry. With
them, projects are developed that draw on CSCR’s broad academic
base and its extensive experience in applied research.
CSCR welcomes regular interaction with community members in providing
advice or developing frameworks for the formation of any potential
projects.
The Centre has recently announced seven social
justice priorities for the period 2007-2012
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Why do research?
Social research allows us to focus on the patterns of economic,
political and social changes experienced in communities and to understand
their consequences. Rather than assume what is best for our community
and society, CSCR works with community groups to investigate issues
and develop alternatives suited to their particular circumstances.
Types of research
CSCR’s research teams include early career researchers as well as
senior researchers who are national and international leaders in
their field. In addition to exploratory and investigative research,
CSCR is strongly involved in action research, program evaluation,
and professional and research training. CSCR researchers employ
a wide range of methodologies including oral histories, community
surveys, in depth interviews and program evaluations.
CSCR expertise
The Centre for Social and Community Research can provide professional
research and management expertise from the initial generation of
a research question, through to the preparation of grant proposals,
community consultation, research and analysis, production of high
quality reports and organising launches and seminars.
Through action research, focus groups, literature reviews, case
studies, research forums, research training and evaluation, CSCR’s
experienced researchers can deploy effective methodologies and approaches
in current research.
Ongoing consultation within the community, and informative discussions
with government, industry and community organisations, ensure valuable
and effective contribution to the ongoing research and development
of our community.
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