Kentucky Consortium for Refugee Research and Practice

Mission

The Kentucky Consortium for Refugee Research and Practice (KCRRP) engages refugee voices to inform research and practice.

Research and Evaluation

• Engage refugee voices in development and conduct of research and evaluation
• Develop and implement translational research projects to contribute to the knowledge base
• Conduct needs assessments, program and practice evaluation.
• Disseminate study findings, lessons learned and best practices.

Practice and Policy Analysis

• Seek and integrate input from refugees and refugee communities in practice and policy analysis.
• Analyze current practices and policies using a diversity, equity and inclusion lens.
• Make recommendations for practice and policy changes.

Collaborations and Community Partnerships

• Engage refugees and refugee communities to inform development, implementation and evaluation of practice.
• Convene coalitions and networks so as to identify and study service needs.
• Work to strengthen community infrastructure and promote cross-system communications and collaborations.
• Recommend targeted investments in infrastructure and processes to strengthen programs and promote sustainability of best practices to address needs of refugees.

Training and Technical Assistance

Support workforce development–providing training, technical assistance and consultation in education, health, mental health, service delivery and best practices.

Current Projects

Kentucky Statewide Refugee Mental Health Needs Assessment

Consortium Members