... undertaken (n = 37) to amplify the survey findings. Also, one focus group was carried out with parents (n = 8) and one with members of the research team (n = 3). Several dissemination strategies were concurrently developed, executed and evaluated, based partly on survey...

... developed and demonstrated as effective, and methods for disseminating these practices show promise. Originality/value These successes can be utilised by other countries to advance prevention science internationally. Risk and protective factors Cost‐benefit analysis Implementation fidelity...

... programmes; translational research; prevention; dissemination. Introduction In recent years, social service agencies and schools have faced increasing demands for accountability in the use of public and private resources (Hill & Parker, 2005; Small, Cooney & O Connor, 2009). Government and private...

... providing services to children in education, health and social work, and the need for further work both to strengthen the evidence base and to increase synergies between research, policy and practice. Key words Barnardos; What Works; evidence-based policy and practice; dissemination; research utilisation...