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CARI Research Sprints
Focused, time-bound initiatives producing brief white papers on barriers and solutions related to the grand challenges of social work.
These sprints aim to identify innovative strategies to end homelessness through collaborative research and actionable insights.
The CARI Research Sprints are firmly rooted in the 12 Grand Challenges for Social Work, which guide the field in addressing complex societal issues. By aligning each sprint with these challenges, the initiatives ensure that the research and solutions developed are both relevant and impactful in tackling critical issues such as homelessness. The sprints provide a structured approach to tackling these grand challenges, leveraging collaborative research to propose actionable, evidence-based strategies that can drive meaningful change within communities and the field of social work.
Ensure Healthy Development for All Youth
Promote positive youth development and reduce adverse childhood experiences
Close the Health Gap
Address disparities in healthcare access and outcomes
Stop Family Violence
Prevent and respond to domestic violence, child abuse, and elder abuse
Advance Long and Productive Lives
Support aging populations in maintaining independence and well-being
Eradicate Social Isolation
Address the negative effects of loneliness, especially among older adults and marginalized populations
End Homelessness
Develop sustainable solutions to prevent and reduce homelessness
Create Social Responses to a Changing Environment
Address social impacts of climate change and environmental justice
Harness Technology for Social Good
Leverage technology to improve social services and access to resources
Promote Smart Decarceration
Reform the criminal justice system to reduce incarceration and support alternatives
Reduce Extreme Economic Inequality
Address systemic causes of poverty and economic disparity
Build Financial Capability for All
Improve financial literacy and access to economic resources
Achieve Equal Opportunity and Justice
Promote policies and practices that ensure fairness and eliminate discrimination
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