COMMUNITY TO COMMUNITY: POLICY EQUITY FOR ALL

FOR PRACTICIONERS

We believe in the power of research-practice partnerships to develop solutions for intractable problems.

Change occurs when practitioners closest to the real-world problems partner with academics to apply their knowledge to the most pressing policy issues in communities—bridging the gap between knowledge and practice.

We are here to support you develop community-engaged research projects with the goal of using research evidence to change a policy or practice and connect you with Northeastern faculty that bring a rigorous data and analysis skillset.

Explore our initiatives and training opportunities below.

Our Engage-Think-Do Model

We believe in the power of research-practice partnerships to develop solutions for intractable problems.

Change occurs when practitioners closest to the real-world problems partner with academics to apply their knowledge to the most pressing policy issues in communities—bridging the gap between knowledge and practice.

Connect With a Faculty Expert

Our Faculty Affiliates span a variety of fields including criminal justice, economic development, healthcare, housing, STEM education, and workforce development with expertise in impact analysis, program evaluation, data visualization and mapping, qualitative methods (e.g. interviews, focus groups), quantitative methods (cost/benefit analysis, statistics), and more specialized skills pertaining to their field of study.

Pitch a Project

There is power when practitioners and academics work in partnership to solve today’s most pressing problems. But it all starts with listening! Our projects are research-based but client-oriented so that solutions are co-designed from the start, informed by data and analysis, and ready to be implemented. This is how together we can move the needle and make steady progress on intractable issues in areas such as affordable housing, crime, opioid addiction, and workforce development.

Training for Practicioners

C2C has partnered with Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (JPAL) to offer high quality trainings that help researchers, policymakers and implementers fine tune their data analysis skills, while giving a background in economics and evidence usage.