Los Angeles Conference on Intervention Research in Social Work
October 22-23, 2009
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
USC Davidson Conference Center
3415 South Figueroa Street
Los Angeles
Hosted by the USC School of Social Work’s Hamovitch Center for Science in the Human Services and Institute for Advancement of Social Work Research
Added Bonus: Post-Conference Training Workshop in Intervention Research for Doctoral Students and Early Career Researchers (Friday Afternoon)
Intervention research in social work is the study of social, mental health and health services interventions, which aim to improve the conditions of individuals, groups and communities. Outcomes of intervention research and the process of evidence-based social work practice are the backbone of evidence-based interventions/treatments. With the amazing advancement of evidence-based practice and the implementation of translational research taking place nationally and internationally, it seems timely to explore the state of science in social work intervention research, specifically to summarize achievements and formulate future challenges.
The group of invited multidisciplinary presenters, who represent diverse topic areas of social work research, will
- Report on the main findings of their research
- Elaborate on the importance and impact of these research results in the context of social work practice
- Share lessons learned
- Discuss critical issues pertinent to the future of social work intervention research.
Conference format includes presentations, comments from discussants and audience participation. A post-conference workshop on Friday afternoon will be organized for doctoral students and early career researchers.
Participants can expect:
- Expert presentations of recent intervention research in social work
- Comments by leading experts
- Detailed discussion on promises and challenges of intervention research in social work
- Inspiration for their own research.
