Research Needs Analysis Dr Rosemary Crosse and Dr

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Research Needs Analysis Dr Rosemary Crosse and Dr John Canavan UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre NUI GALWAY 24th March 2017 Overview Purpose of the RNA Methodology Findings- Service Delivery Areas Findings- Tusla’s Functional Areas Collaboration The utilisation of research in Tusla Support for research in Tusla What is needed to embed a culture of research? Purpose of the Research Needs Analysis The purpose of the Research Needs Analysis (RNA) is: To meet the Agency’s statutory requirement to undertake and commission research relating to its functions; To map out and prioritise research requirements to enable strategic coordination across the Agency in support of Tusla’s corporate objectives; To better understand and prioritise the research requirements of the Agency’s services and functions; To support internal and external commissioning; To ensure value for money in the undertaking and commissioning of research; To support the ongoing development of evidence informed service delivery. Methodology Concurrent mixed method approach comprising of both primary and secondary data collection. Secondary Data Collection - Literature Review The secondary data for this study comprises desk research in the form of a literature review. Primary Data Collection - Mixed Method Approach Qualitative semi-structured interviews x 50 Tusla management (n=35) Organisations in receipt of significant Tusla funding (n=10) Government departments associated with Tusla (n=4) HIQA (n=1) Quantitative Surveys x 6 Tusla staff (n= 59) Random sample of Tusla funded organisations (n= 18) School Completion Programmes (n=16) Family Resource Centres (n=39) Parents (n=362) Youth (n= 259) Findings The findings of the study are divided into four sections: Research needs of specific service areas under Tusla’s remit; Requirements needed to develop a research capacity within the Tusla organisation, some of which pertain to the agency’s functional areas; Research culture and the use of research in the organisation is explored; As are views on collaboration. Child Protection Short Term Priorities Interventions & Outcomes – What is needed, what works? Cultural Diversity – Over representation of ethnic minorities in CP system. Methods for engagement. Legislation – Mandatory Reporting – Impact on CP system. Implications for services. Child Injury & Death – Effectiveness of Signs of Safety. Long Term Priorities Interventions & Outcomes - Do interventions produce better outcomes? Cultural Diversity – Over representation of ethnic minorities in CP system. Responses to cultural norms. Legislation – Mandatory Reporting – benefit to children? Does it work for staff? Effects of referrals? Ambiguity around new child protection guidance. National