Knowledge mobilization

The making of the DVD "From Mad House to Our House" . Producer Peter Kienitz with Joanna Ochocka.

Social innovation building block #2

Communicate research findings in ways that speak to people and can be used to transform society.

In addition to traditional ways of disseminating research learnings, CCBR uses innovative communication strategies. These strategies privilege the voice of marginalized groups while motivating all stakeholders to take needed action.
CCBR case examples: Community Forums: Beyond Dissemination and Feedback | Theatre and Research: Bridging the Communication Divide | Knowledge Mobilization in Disability Research

"The role of research is not only to develop knowledge, researchers must become far more proficient at moving the knowledge from research to action, and in the process, at linking up with a broad range of stakeholder partners across the country."

Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada in From Granting Council to Knowledge Council

Formerly Centre for Research and Education in Human Services (CREHS)