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C2 Update #29: News from the Campbell Collaboration

Newsletter from The Campbell Collaboration

C2 Update # 29 : NEWS FROM THE CAMPBELL COLLABORATION

C2 Update is the general monthly newsletter from The Campbell Collaboration. The Campbell Collaboration (C2) helps people make well-informed decisions by preparing, maintaining and disseminating systematic reviews in education, crime and justice, social welfare and international development.

In this issue:

1. Random notes: Teen pregnancy and early school leaving
2. Campbell Library: Recently published reviews, protocols and titles
3. Education Group to Award Eight Grants to Support New Systematic Reviews
4. Upcoming events
5. The 2012 Campbell Colloquium is fast approaching

1. Random notes: Teen pregnancy and early school leaving

Teen pregnancy is well known to be a predictor of early school leaving, and there is ample evidence linking early school leaving to lower social and economic prospects. Many programs have been created to help pregnant teens continue their education, particularly in the US, and a recent Campbell review suggests that these programs are effective.

It was therefore curious to read of a different approach taken recently by a school in Ireland: once the school was informed that an applicant was pregnant, she was refused admission. According to reports, there are 700 mothers of school-going age in Ireland. The saga is a reminder that teen pregnancy as a phenomenon is not limited to one or two countries. The good news is that there are support programs to help people complete their education. It may be more difficult to find effective remedies to the ostrich approach demonstrated by this particular school.

Eamonn Noonan, CEO

2. Campbell Library: Recently published reviews, protocols and titles

Systematic reviews
The effects of stress management interventions among police officers and recruits
Law enforcement organizations provide a wide variety of stress management interventions for officers. What are the effects of officer stress management interventions on stress outcomes? Read the review here.

The effects of "Pulling Levers" focused deterrence strategies on crime
A number of police departments have been experimenting with new problem-oriented policing frameworks to prevent gang violence. These are generally known as the "pulling levers" focused deterrence strategies. What is the effect of "pulling levers" focused deterrence interventions? Read the review here.

Protocols
Brief Strategic Family Therapy (BSFT) for young people in treatment for illicit non-opioid drug use

Titles
Water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) interventions to combat diarrhoea among children in developing countries: systematic review of effectiveness and sustainability

3. Education Group to Award Eight Grants to Support New Systematic Reviews

Are you considering publishing a systematic review on a key, education policy issue? The Campbell Education Group is pleased to announce the availability of eight grants (up to $12,000 USD each) to support the development and publication of systematic reviews that address pressing, public policy issues. The Education Group will be accepting applications from researchers interested in studying one of the following issues:

1. Effectiveness of Charter/ Free Schools such as KIPP
2. Impact of Pay for Performance for Teachers and Students
3. Impact of Alternative Certification
4. Effectiveness of State Takeovers of Failing Schools
5. Impacts of High School Restructuring
6. Usefulness of Support Services used in No Child Left Behind
7. Impacts of Exit Exams on Student Achievement and Persistence
8. Impact of Well Known School Reform Models
9. Benefits of Particular Early Interventions
10. Programs to Enhance Overall Well Being

We encourage those who have completed reviews in these areas to modify or expand existing reviews to be published in the Campbell Collaboration Library. Moreover, we also encourage proposals based on related, policy-relevant topics that are not included in the list above. The Campbell website will be updated shortly with more information on how to apply. Please contact Rachael Tanner-Smith, Campbell Education Group Managing Editor, with any questions.

4. Upcoming events

What works? Evidence based policy and practice in social work with children and adolescents
This event will be held 1 June, 2012 in Copenhagen at the DGI-Byen. The conference presents a variety of ways research-based knowledge is applicable to social work. International researchers will present their work on the effects of social interventions - such as mentoring, classroom management and training in self-control - and Danish researchers and practitioners will discuss the results in a Nordic perspective. The aim is to establish a mutually beneficial co-operation between practitioners and researchers and make evidence-based knowledge more accessible and relevant. Campbell reviews on preventing school dropout, manual-based parent training, classroom management, self-control and mentoring of juvenile delinquents will be presented. Note that parts of the conference will be conducted in Danish.

5. The 2012 Campbell Colloquium is fast approaching

There are now only four weeks to go until the 2012 Campbell Collaboration Colloquium which takes place in Copenhagen 29-31 May.

We have an incredible line up of speakers, workshops and topics waiting for you. Full details of the program can be found at the event website

We will regularly be posting with updates, so stay tuned. It is still possible to register for the Colloquium online.

We look forward to seeing you in beautiful Copenhagen!

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C2 Update #28: News from the Campbell Collaboration

Newsletter from The Campbell Collaboration

C2 Update 28: NEWS FROM THE CAMPBELL COLLABORATION

C2 Update is the general monthly newsletter from The Campbell Collaboration. The Campbell Collaboration (C2) helps people make well-informed decisions by preparing, maintaining and disseminating systematic reviews in education, crime and justice, social welfare and international development.

In this issue:
1. Random notes: Systematic reviews as tools, not rules
2. Campbell Library: Recently published reviews, protocols and titles
3. New methods book: Advances in Meta-Analysis (Statistics for Social and Behavioral Sciences)
4. Upcoming events
5. Campbell Colloquium

1. Random notes: Systematic reviews as tools, not rules

A recent comment by Iain Chalmers, a founder of the Cochrane Collaboration, bears repeating: "[S]ystematic reviews are essential, but not sufficient for informing decisions in health care. Needs, resources and priorities also have to be taken into account". And it bears further elaboration. Firstly, the same holds true for social care. Secondly, this contradicts the often-heard criticism that the evidence-based approach leaves no room for practitioners to exercise professional judgement in an individual case. Finally, the necessary condition of having systematic reviews of the effects of interventions is still unfulfilled in many areas of social policy. Systematic reviews provide tools, not rules, for practitioners, and their absence makes it harder to arrive at informed decisions.

Eamonn Noonan,

CEO Reference

2. Campbell Library: Recently published reviews, protocols and titles

Systematic reviews
Effectiveness of adult employment assistance services for persons with autism spectrum disorders: Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) may face challenges in employment settings due to difficulties in social functioning. How effective are adult employment interventions is supporting adults with ASD to find and keep jobs? You find the review here.

Protocols
Later school start times for supporting the education, health and well-being of high school students.
Read the protocol here.

Titles
E-learning versus face-to-face learning on evidence-based health care (EBHC) for increased EBHC knowledge and skills in postgraduate health care professionals.

Constructivist instruction using technology vs. instructivist instruction using technology: impacts on academic achievement in K-20 students.

Broken windows policing to reduce crime in neighborhoods.

Community-oriented policing to reduce crime, disorder and fear and increase legitimacy and citizen satisfaction in neighborhoods.

Training programs to improve attitudes, behaviours and skills of police officers regarding democratic values, civil rights, and human rights and to reduce unlawful use of force by police officers.

Employment interventions to facilitate labor force participation for cancer survivors.

The Impact of Public Information on the Electoral Behaviour of Citizens and the Decision-Making of Politicians in Developing Countries: A Systematic Review.

3. Methods Book: Advances in Meta-Analysis (Statistics for Social and Behavioral Sciences)

Terri Pigott, Professor of Research Methodology at Loyola University Chicago, member of The Campbell Collaboration Steering Group and Co-chair of the Campbell Methods Group, has written a new methods book, Advances in Meta-Analysis (Statistics for Social and Behavioral Sciences). The subject of the book is advanced statistical analyses for quantitative research synthesis (meta-analysis). The book covers selected practical issues relating to research synthesis that are not discussed in detail in the many existing introductory books on research synthesis (or meta-analysis). For each topic, included is a worked example (e.g., for the statistical analyses) and/or a detailed description of a published research synthesis that deals with the practical (non-statistical) issues covered.

4. Upcoming events

EIPPEE free places on training courses and nominations for tailored workshops:
The European Commission funded Evidence Informed Policy and Practice in Education in Europe (EIPPEE) project aims to increase the use of all types of evidence in education policy and practice. It will do this by strengthening connections and developing capacity amongst researchers, policy-makers and practitioners, improving access to evidence and increasing the mediation of evidence as a way to encourage evidence use. As part of this, EIPPEE is offering free places on a choice of three courses in systematic review methods and evidence informed policy and practice.

The first conference will be held on 9-10 May 2012 in The Hague, Netherlands. This conference is free to attend and is being co-hosted by the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science in the Netherlands and the Department for Education and Training in Belgium. A pre-conference training workshop designed to introduce participants to key issues within this topic will also be available for a limited number of participants at no extra charge. If you want to get involved, or to take advantage of these fantastic opportunities, please visit the project website, which contains lots of useful information and resources about all aspects of the project: http://www.eippee.eu or follow EIPPEE on Twitter (@EIPPEEnet).

Decisions, Assessment, Risk and Evidence in Social Work:
The University of Ulster is organising its second biennial symposium: Decisions, Assessment, Risk and Evidence in Social Work on Mon 2 & Tue 3 July 2012 at the Templeton Hotel, Templepatrick, Northern Ireland (convenient to Belfast International and Belfast City Airports). The plenary speakers are Professor Aron Shlonsky, University of Toronto, Canada who is currently Co-chair of the Campbell Collaboration Social Welfare Coordinating Group, and Professor Hazel Kemshall of De Montfort University, Leicester, England. The closing date for abstracts has passed, and there will be over 20 short presentations by speakers from USA, Canada, Israel, Sweden, England, Norway, Scotland and the Republic of Ireland. Registration is now open.

The Rocky Mountain Workshop on How to Practice Evidence-Based Health Care:
EBHC 2012 will be July 22-26 at the Sheraton in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. The Rocky Mountain Workshop on How to Practice Evidence-Based Health Care (EBHC Workshop) is a unique opportunity to spend time with internationally recognized experts involved in using evidence in patient care, healthcare policy creation, public health practice, guideline development, and teaching. Participants enjoy a 3:1 participant-to-tutor ratio, allowing for personal attention and relevant discussions in the plenary and small group meetings. Registration is now open.

What works? Evidence based policy and practice in social work with children and adolescents:
This event will be held 1 June, 2012 in Copenhagen at the DGI-Byen. The conference presents a variety of ways research-based knowledge is applicable to social work. International researchers will present their work on the effects of social interventions - such as mentoring, classroom management and training in self-control - and Danish researchers and practitioners will discuss the results in a Nordic perspective. The aim is to establish a mutually beneficial co-operation between practitioners and researchers and make evidence-based knowledge more accessible and relevant. Campbell reviews on preventing school dropout, manual-based parent training, classroom management, self-control and mentoring of juvenile delinquents will be presented. Note that parts of the conference will be conducted in Danish.

5. Campbell Colloquium: The Moderated panels are now complete!

The Campbell Colloquium, 29-31 May 2012, is fast approaching. The moderated panels are presentations of published Campbell reviews by review authors. The presentations will be followed by audience discussion moderated by session moderators. There will be two panels within the fields of education, social welfare, crime and justice, and international development and one methodology panel session on integrating qualitative synthesis methods within systematic reviews. Other topics discussed are: police training and correctional intervention; early risk factors and prevention for later delinquency; charter schools; truancy interventions; mentoring for improving educational outcomes; female genital mutilation/cutting in African regions; preschool feeding programs for disadvantaged infants and young children; nutrition support in reducing maternal mortality and morbidity; social accountability initiatives on improving the delivery of public services; mindfulness; housing programs and case management for homelessness; behavioral group-based parenting programs for childhood conduct problems; parent training interventions for ADHD.

The moderated panels will run in three parallel tracks during the three sessions of panels. Click here to learn more and view the abstracts. 50 papers have been accepted as posters for the Colloquium. The Campbell Collaboration poster committee has accepted 50 very interesting and relevant posters, representing all areas of Campbell Collaborations review production. The selected posters will be presented at the two poster sessions on the colloquium program. The colloquium promises to be an exciting and stimulating event - register now!

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Dette er et nyhetsbrev fra Velferdsseksjonen ved Nasjonalt kunnskapssenter for helsetjenesten.

Innhold:

1. Nyheter fra Velferdsseksjonen
2. Nyheter fra Campbell Collaboration

Nye rapporter
Nye prosjektplaner
Nye foreslÃ¥tte prosjekter
Ny bok om meta-analyse

3. Utvalgte nypubliseringer

Meta-analyse om barns sprÃ¥k - og leseutvikling (Institutt for spes.ped., UiO )
Analyse av utleiestrategier i Danmark (SFI Danmark)
Ingen mÃ¥lbar virkning, men stor tilfredshet med PALS (SFI Danmark)
Risiko for at svake unge ikke fÃ¥r ettervern (SFI Danmark)

4. Kurs og konferanser

Campbell Colloquium 2012
Konferanse om evidensbasert politikk og praksis pÃ¥ feltet barn- og unge
Workshop i kunnskapsbasert praksis og helsetjeneste

Nyheter fra Velferdsseksjonen

Denne vÃ¥ren har en rekke viktige og interessante temaer blitt flagget som aktuelle systematiske oversikter eller andre forskningsrapporter fra Velferdsseksjonen. Temaene som tas opp er blant annet: Hva er virksom behandling for (familier med) barn og ungdom med sosio-emosjonelle utfordringer? Hva er gode boforhold for eldre? Er det mulig og raskere identifisere barn som senere vil utvikle problematisk atferd? Hvordan fÃ¥ til tillittsskapende kommunikasjon med familier med annen etnisk bakgrunn enn norsk? Temaene favner bredt og viser et Ã¸kende Ã¸nske om tilgang til pÃ¥litelig kunnskap om effekten av intervensjoner pÃ¥ velferdsfeltet. Dette igjen er et avgjÃ¸rende element i Ã¥ kunne forbedre kunnskapsgrunnlaget for politikk og praksis. Det er en utfordring det er verdt Ã¥ ta, i og med at det overordnete mÃ¥l er Ã¥ forbedre bÃ¥de velferdstjenester og menneskers liv.

Velferdsseksjonen er i gang med to nye oppdrag som innebÃ¦rer Ã¥ gjennomfÃ¸re Systematiske litteratursÃ¸k med sortering: Effekt av tiltak for forebygging av fotballvold; Effekt av PolitirÃ¥d og lignende ordninger.

FÃ¸lg med pÃ¥ vÃ¥re hjemmesider, der nye oppdrag og temaomrÃ¥der vi jobber med snart publiseres.

Nyheter fra Campbell Collaboration

Nye rapporter
Hva virker for Ã¥ lette sysselsetting for mennesker med autisme?
En ny systematisk oversikt har sett pÃ¥ studier om tiltak for Ã¥ lette sysselsetting for mennesker med autisme. Hensikten med denne oversikten er Ã¥ oppsummere systematisk foreliggende studier om effekt av ulike tiltak for Ã¥ sikre sysselsetting eller forhindre frafall fra arbeidslivet for personer med autismespekterforstyrrelser. Rapporten finner du her

Nye protokoller
"Later school start times for supporting the education, health and well-being of high school students".

Nye registrerte titler
"Employment interventions to facilitate labor force participation for cancer survivors".

"Training programs to improve attitudes, behaviours and skills of police officers regarding democratic values, civil rights, and human rights and to reduce unlawful use of force by police officers".

"Community-oriented policing to reduce crime, disorder and fear and increase legitimacy and citizen satisfaction in neighborhoods".

"Broken windows policing to reduce crime in neighborhoods".

"Constructivist instruction using technology vs. instructivist instruction using technology: impacts on academic achievement in K-20 student". Denne studien het originalt "The Effects of Teacher-Centered and Student-Centered Computer-Assisted Instruction on Academic Achievement".

"E-learning versus face-to-face learning on evidence-based health care (EBHC) for increased EBHC knowledge and skills in postgraduate health care professionals".

Ny bok om meta-analyse
Terri Pigott, styremedlem i The Campbell Collaboration, er kjent for mange i Norge etter Ã¥ ha ledet flere metodekurs om systematiske oversikter i regi av Velferdsseksjonen. En workshop hun ledet er ogsÃ¥ tilgjenglig som video pÃ¥ Campbells nettside. NÃ¥ er hun kommet med en ny bok, Advances in Meta-Analysis. Meta-analyse brukes mer og mer i samfunnsvitenskapen for Ã¥ sammenstille forskningsresultater. Fordi bÃ¥de primÃ¦rstudier og forskningsspÃ¸rsmÃ¥lene som stilles i meta-analysene er blitt mer komplekse, er det nÃ¸dvendig Ã¥ gi forskere et solid grunnlag for Ã¥ kunne foreta gode forskningsoppsummeringer. Terri Pigott er professor i forskningsmetode ved Loyola Universitet i Chicago. Boken gÃ¥r systematisk gjennom trinnene i en meta-analyse pÃ¥ en grundigere mÃ¥te enn det gjÃ¸res i mange innfÃ¸ringsbÃ¸ker om tematikken. MÃ¥lsetningen med boken er Ã¥ utruste forskere med avanserte strategier for Ã¥ kunne gjennomfÃ¸re meta-analyser med komplekse data og problemstillinger. Les mer om boken her

For mer informasjon om Campbell Collaborations arbeid, se hjemmesidene.

Utvalgte nypubliseringer

Meta-analyse om barns sprÃ¥k- og leseutvikling
Ã� utvikle gode sprÃ¥k- og leseferdigheter er en viktig del av barns utvikling og fÃ¥r store konsekvenser for videre skolegang og deltakelse i samfunnslivet. Monica Melby-LervÃ¥g m.fl. ved Institutt for spesialpedagogikk ved UiO har publisert en kunnskapsoppsummering av 30 Ã¥rs forsking om barns sprÃ¥k- og leseutvikling. Denne oppsummeringen viser at tidlig og intensivt fokus pÃ¥ arbeid med lyder og lydstrukturer i talesprÃ¥ket i kombinasjon med bokstavopplÃ¦ring kan vÃ¦re avgjÃ¸rende for den faglige utviklingen for barn med dysleksi eller de barna som stÃ¥r i fare for Ã¥ utvikle dysleksi. Utgangspunktet for at vi Ã¸nsket Ã¥ gjÃ¸re en slik oppsummering, er at det er gjort veldig mye forskning pÃ¥ barns leseferdigheter de siste tiÃ¥rene, sier Monica Melby-LervÃ¥g. "En oppsummering kan dermed bidra til Ã¥ gi oss bedre kunnskap om hva vi faktisk vet. Studien vÃ¥r kan gi viktig informasjon om hvilke tiltak som er effektive for barn med dysleksi". Du kan lese mer om denne kunnskapsoppsummeringen her

Analyse av utleiestrategier i Danmark
En ny rapport fra SFI i Danmark har sett pÃ¥ bruken av ulike utleiestrategier. MÃ¥let med strategiene som ble innfÃ¸rt i 2000 er Ã¥ skape en mer balansert beboersammensetning i boligomrÃ¥dene. Rapporten "Udlejningsredskaber i almene boligomrÃ¥der. En analyse af brugen og effekterne af udlejningsredskaber i almene boligomrÃ¥der" gir en oversikt over de utfordringene som kommunene stÃ¥r overfor i det boligsosiale arbeidet. I rapporten kommer det frem at kommunenes primÃ¦re utfordringer er lange ventelister, hÃ¸ye leiepriser samt utfordringer knyttet til det Ã¥ fremskaffe boliger til de med akutt boligbehov. Utfordringene knyttes ogsÃ¥ til mÃ¥let om en mer blandet beboersammensetning. Den statistiske analysen tyder pÃ¥ at de omrÃ¥der som har tatt i bruk "fleksibel utleie" (som innebÃ¦rer at boligkontoret kan gi enkelte grupper fortrinnsrett til en andel av boligene) har klart Ã¥ skape en mer varig endring i beboersammensetningen. Rapporten i sin helhet finner du her

Ingen mÃ¥lbar virkning, men stor tilfredshet med PALS
Skoleutviklingsprogrammet PALS (Positiv Atferd i LÃ¦ring og samspill) har forelÃ¸pig ingen mÃ¥lbar virkning. Men fire av fem ansatte pÃ¥ de 11 fÃ¸rste PALS-skolene i Danmark opplever at programmet har gjort dem bedre til Ã¥ hÃ¥ndtere vanskelige elever. Dette er konklusjonen i en ny rapport fra SFI: Positiv adfÃ¦rd i lÃ¦ring og samspil - en evaluering af en skoleomfattende intervention. PALS er et sÃ¥kalt skoleomfattende program, hvor alle ansatte, elever og foreldre involveres i Ã¥ forebygge atferdsproblemer blant elevene. Skolen vedtar felles retningslinjer for god atferd og elevene oppmuntres systematisk og belÃ¸nnes nÃ¥r de viser god atferd. I rapporten fremkommer det at mange har gode erfaringer med programmet, men at det er for tidlig Ã¥ gjÃ¸re en vurdering av virkningen av PALS og at en effektstudie pÃ¥ dette tidspunktet ikke er mulig. Mer informasjon og rapporten i sin helhet finner du her

Risiko for at svake unge ikke fÃ¥r ettervern
Unge som har vÃ¦rt under omsorg opplever en rekke vanskeligheter og utfordringer i Ã¥rene etter omsorgslutt. Dette viser en internasjonal forskningsoversikt utgitt av SFI som gir et sammenfattende bilde av hvordan det gÃ¥r med unge som tidligere har vÃ¦rt under omsorg. Forskningsoversikten er basert pÃ¥ forskning fra Skandinavia, Storbritannia og USA. Et viktig funn i rapporten er at barn som tidligere har vÃ¦rt under omsorg, og som mottar ettervern, klarer seg bedre enn de som ikke mottar ettervern. Hvorvidt dette er en effekt av ettervernet er usikkert - oversikten viser at det pÃ¥ flere omrÃ¥der er risiko for at de svakeste unge ikke fÃ¥r ettervern. Dette kan henge sammen med at myndighetene retter fokus mot de unge som har ressurser til Ã¥ kunne klare seg godt. Men det kan ogsÃ¥ skyldes at de svakeste unge gir opp eller ikke har resurser til Ã¥ ta kampen for Ã¥ fÃ¥ tildelt ettervern. Rapporten i sin helhet finner du her

Kurs og konferanser

Ã�rets Campbell Colloquium - i vakre KÃ¸benhavn
For fÃ¸rste gang siden 2009 er Campbell Colloquium tilbake i Norden: i hjertet av KÃ¸benhavn 29. - 31. Mai. Campbell Collaborations internasjonale Hovedkontor er integrert i Velferdsseksjonen og vi hÃ¥per du benytter anledningen til Ã¥ fÃ¥ med deg et program vi selv ser frem til. Nye rapporter om sammenhengen mellom mobbing og utvikling av depresjon eller kriminell lÃ¸pebane, effekten av mentorprogrammer i skolen pÃ¥ elevers skoleprestasjoner, stressmestring hos politibetjenter eller effekten av foreldretreningsprogrammer pÃ¥ barn med adhd og mye mer presenteres av forskerne bak rapportene. Les om presentasjoner av nye rapporter og se listen over plenary speakers. Velkommen til et spennende og lÃ¦rerikt Colloquium!  Meld deg pÃ¥ her

Hva virker?
Konferanse om evidensbasert politikk og praksis i arbeidet med barn og unge
Hva vet vi om effekten av de tiltak vi setter i verk for utsatte og sÃ¥rbare barn og unge? Hvordan sikrer vi at de beslutninger som tas er basert pÃ¥ et solid faglig grunnlag? SFI inviterer til en-dags-konferanse 1. Juni i KÃ¸benhavn. En rekke internasjonale forskere knyttet til Campbell-nettverket vil presentere effektstudier av konkrete tiltak, og deltakerne pÃ¥ konferansen oppfordres til Ã¥ dele av sine erfaringer pÃ¥ feltet. Blant temaene er mentorordninger, klasseledelse og familieprogrammer. Her mÃ¸tes forskere, praktikere og beslutningstakere for Ã¥ diskutere hva som virker og hvordan vi sikrer at kunnskapen nÃ¥r ut der den skal. Kom og vÃ¦r med i debatten! Se programmet og meld deg pÃ¥ her

Forskning ved fjÃ¦ra - workshop i kunnskapsbasert praksis og helsetjeneste
Kunnskapssenteret arrangerer for 13. gang ukekurset i kunnskapsbasert praksis og helsetjeneste 21.-25. mai 2012. Kurset har vÃ¦rt fulltegnet hvert Ã¥r og er blitt svÃ¦rt populÃ¦rt. Workshopen gir mulighet til fordypning i kunnskapsbasert praksis, det vil si metoder for Ã¥ finne, vurdere og anvende oppdatert forskning. Programmet bestÃ¥r hovedsakelig av arbeid i smÃ¥grupper. I tillegg er det plenumsforelesninger, tid til egen lesning samt opplÃ¦ring og Ã¸velse i litteratursÃ¸k. Nyt samtidig et deilig opphold pÃ¥ Quality Spa & Resort Holmsbu. SpÃ¸rsmÃ¥l om workshopen kan rettes til  Kari HÃ¥velsrud pÃ¥ e-post: kari.haavelsrud@kunnskapssenteret.no eller telefon: 4640 0444

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Newsletter from The Campbell Collaboration

C2 update 27: NEWS FROM THE CAMPBELL COLLABORATION

In this issue:

1. Random notes: Antecedents of an evidence-based approach

2. Campbell Library: Recently published reviews, protocols and titles
3. Call for proposals

4. Methods book: Qualitative Evidence Synthesis: choosing the right approach
5. Upcoming events

6. Campbell Colloquium: The Colloquium goes active & green

1. Random notes: Antecedents of an evidence-based approach

The idea that policy and practice should be based on evidence of effectiveness is the subject of lively contemporary debate. But it has antecedents going back thousands of years. In the third century BC, the Chinese philosopher Han Fei suggested at a ruler should know the state of his kingdom by means of a rational critique of all the evidence. He counselled that a ruler canvass different opinions which should be tested for their truthfulness. Han Fei was a leading exponent of the Legalist tradition, which valued objective rules and the clear demarcation of administrative roles responsibilities. Legalism has had admirers and detractors, and is criticized for its insistence on the letter of law as an absolute. But the view that the value of institutions should be judged on the results they produce is still relevant today. The evidence-based approach, it turns out, is not solely a modern concern.

2. Campbell Library: Recently published reviews, protocols and titles

Systematic reviews
Drug courts' effects on criminal offending for juveniles and adults: The drug court model combines drug treatment with the authority of the court in an attempt to break the cycle of an offenders drug use and drug related crime. Are drug courts effective in preventing future drug use and criminal behavior?

Mindfulness based stress reduction (MBSR) for improving health, quality of life, and social functioning in adults: Stress is a key feature of modern life for many people. Unfortunately, there can be negative consequences of too much or prolonged stress. Can Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) programs help to reduce and manage stress? User friendly abstract.

Protocols
Corporate crime deterrence

Effects of Cooperative Learning instructional techniques on science achievement among students ages 11 years to 20 years

Titles
Farmer Field Schools for improving farming practices and farmer outcomes in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review

3. Call for Proposals

TrygFonden: Request for Proposals
High-quality Danish research on the effectiveness of public services interventions is an important way of nurturing a more rigorous knowledge culture. TrygFonden is issuing this Request for Proposals for TrygFonden's center for research in to the well-being of children and youth for DKK 60 million over six years with an option to renew for a further four years at DKK 40 million. Visit TrygFonden.dk to find out more information.

3ie Call for Proposals
International Initiative for Impact Evaluation (3ie) has launched a joint call for proposals for systematic reviews to strengthen the international community's capacity for evidence-based policy making with NORAD, Sightsavers and Population Services International. 3ie has developed a list of proposed systematic review questions, but is also accepting expressions of interest for other questions, provided they fall within 3ie's remit. 3ie intends to fund up to 12 studies under this call.

4. Methods Book: Qualitative Evidence Synthesis: choosing the right approach

Qualitative Evidence Synthesis: choosing the right approach, a new methods book published by Wiley-Blackwell is now available. In this book, authors Karin Hannes and Craig Lockwood discuss the options available to researchers, including approaches that have not had a substantial uptake among researchers. It provides arguments for when and why researchers should opt for a certain approach to synthesis, the challenges they might face in doing so and the potential strengths and weaknesses of each approach.

5. Upcoming events

The Campbell Collaboration Annual General Meeting
The annual general meeting will take place on 30 May 2012 from 12:15-13:15 during the Campbell Collaboration 2012 Colloquium in Copenhagen at DGI-byen, Denmark. More details will be available at the colloquium.

Three Day Systematic Review Workshop Quantitative and Qualitative Approaches
A workshop designed to provide researchers in the area of Educational and Behavioral Sciences, Social Welfare and Healthcare sciences with the background and skills required to conduct a systematic review of research regarding treatments, interventions, therapies, instruction or experiences will take place in Leuven (Belgium) 4-6 June 2012. Instructors: Trudy Bekkering (KU Leuven), Karin Hannes (KU Leuven), Wim Van den Noortgate (KU Leuven) and Janet Harris (SCHARR, Sheffield University).

For more information contact Bartel.Wilms@ppw.kuleuven.be

The Cochrane Collaboration online training courses
The Cochrane Collaboration, sister organization to The Campbell Collaboration, offers online training courses in methodological issues that are also relevant for work in the social sciences. The next online course is Understanding Evidence-based Healthcare: A Foundation for Action.

EIPPEE free places on training courses and nominations for tailored workshops
The European Commission funded Evidence Informed Policy and Practice in Education in Europe (EIPPEE) project aims to increase the use of all types of evidence in education policy and practice. It will do this by strengthening connections and developing capacity amongst researchers, policy-makers and practitioners, improving access to evidence and increasing the mediation of evidence as a way to encourage evidence use. As part of this, EIPEE is offering free places on a choice of three courses in systematic review methods and evidence informed policy and practice. The first of these will be held on 9-10 May 2012 in The Hague, Netherlands. Visit www.eipee.eu for more information.

6. Campbell Colloquium: The Colloquium goes active & green

The venue for the Colloquium (DGI-Byen) takes a truly different approach to business meetings and conferences. Besides housing conference facilities, DGI-Byen is a facility that houses spa, fitness and swimming facilities - the so-called Vandkulturhuset (Danish for "Water Culture House"). The staff believes that living a healthy lifestyle leads to being more productive in your career. Whether this is true or not, you can find out yourself: All Colloquium delegates have free access to the swimming and fitness facilities.

Serving Denmark with a greener menu is the motto of the restaurant serving our dinner for the gala evening at the Danish National Museum. The restaurant is a prominent member of the Climate+ program, which advises businesses on cutting greenhouse gas emissions. In 2011, the restaurant won the Green Business Award and was priced with two years of free electricity consumption! The restaurant reaped the rewards of Climate+ membership when it was chosen to cater a gala dinner during The Climate Summit for Mayors held in Copenhagen in 2009.

Call for posters was a big draw.
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Kort oppsummert! Nr. 8

Hva er en systematisk oversikt?
Nye systemtiske oversikter fra Campbell Collaboration:
- "Mindfulness" har effekt pÃ¥ stress
- Problematferd i klasserommet vs. klasseromledelse
- Politiarbeid pÃ¥ et avgrenset omrÃ¥de er nyttig
Dansk satsning pÃ¥ effektforskning
Rapport fra SFI om eldres livskvalitet pÃ¥ pleiehjem
Kurs og konferanser

Hva er en systematisk oversikt?

For Ã¥ foreta valg eller sette i verk tiltak basert pÃ¥ et adekvat kunnskapsgrunnlag er det nÃ¸dvendig Ã¥ oppsummere forskningen pÃ¥ et gitt omrÃ¥det eller om bestemte tiltak. Resultater fra enkeltstudier kan variere, og det er fÃ¸rst nÃ¥r vi har oversikt over hele kunnskapsgrunnlaget at vi kan si noe sikkert om hva vi vet og hva vi ikke vet. Der kunnskapsbasert praksis er et mÃ¥l er systematiske oversikter et nÃ¸dvendig middel.

Oppsummering av forskning gjÃ¸res gjennom en klart definert prosess som innebÃ¦rer Ã¥: formulere spÃ¸rsmÃ¥l, sÃ¸ke etter litteratur, velge ut studier, vurdere studienes metodiske kvalitet, hente ut data, sammenstille og vurdere dataene, skrive rapport, fagfellevurdere, godkjenne og publisere.

Prosessen starter med Ã¥ formulere gode spÃ¸rsmÃ¥l. FremgangsmÃ¥ten det jobbes etter her er den sÃ¥kalte PICOS-modellen. Dette innebÃ¦rer Ã¥ stille spÃ¸rsmÃ¥l etter denne tankegangen: Hva er Problemet (P) eller Populasjonen (hvilken gruppe dreier det som om?) ? Hvilke Intervensjoner (I) (tiltak) er tatt i bruk? Er det en sammenligningsgruppe (Comparisons)? Hva er utfallet (Outcome) av tiltaket? Og hvilke Studiedesign (S) skal inkluderes eller ekskluderes? SpÃ¸rsmÃ¥lene gir en klar retning til prosessen videre med Ã¥ fullfÃ¸re en systematisk oversikt.

Systematiske oversikter utarbeides gjennom bruk av forskningsmetoder rettet mot Ã¥ identifisere, analysere og fremstille resultater av forskning pÃ¥ en systematisk og gjennomsiktig mÃ¥te. Det skal vÃ¦re mulig for andre Ã¥ etterprÃ¸ve og kritisere konklusjonene og derfor brukes eksplisitte og forhÃ¥ndsdefinerte metoder gjennom alle ledd i prosessen. For at en oversikt skal kunne kalles systematisk mÃ¥ tre kriterier vÃ¦re oppfylt: Oversikten mÃ¥ ha en oppgitt sÃ¸kerstrategi; oversikten mÃ¥ inneholde klare inklusjonskriterier; oversikten mÃ¥ ha kvalitetsvurdert de inkluderte studiene og/eller oversiktene.

Det er viktig at beslutningstakere er klar over forskjellen pÃ¥ en systematisk oversikt og en meta-analyse. Det er mange eksempler pÃ¥ meta-analyser der sÃ¸kemetodene og de statistiske prosedyrene er dÃ¥rlige. Dersom meta-analyser er mulige i en systematisk oversikt presenteres resultatene som effektstÃ¸rrelser heller enn enkle signifikanstester. EffektstÃ¸rrelser er standardiserte estimater pÃ¥ hvor sterk en sammenheng er, for eksempel mellom et bestemt tiltak og utfallet av tiltaket.

For Ã¥ lese mer om systematiske oversikter, se kunnskapssenterets hÃ¥ndbok: Slik oppsummerer vi forskning

"Mindfulness" har positiv effekt pÃ¥ stress

Stress er et utbredt fenomen i vÃ¥rt moderne samfunn og kan ha svÃ¦rt negative konsekvenser for folks helse. Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) er en metode for Ã¥ arbeide med stressmestring. Metoden innebÃ¦rer Ã¥ trene pÃ¥ tilstedevÃ¦relse og bevissthet i seg selv og gitte situasjoner, og tar i bruk elementer fra blant annet yoga og meditasjon. En ny systematisk oversikt fra Campbell Collaboration viser at MBSR kan redusere stress og stressrelaterte psykiske plager. Rapporten i sin helhet og sammendrag av rapporten finner du her

Se informasjon om kurs i Mindfulness lenger ned, under Kurs og konferanser.

Problematferd i klasserommet og lÃ¦rerstrategier

Forstyrrende oppfÃ¸rsel i klasserommet er et tilbakevendende problem i skolen. Hva kan lÃ¦rere gjÃ¸re for Ã¥ bedre situasjonen? Finnes det effektive strategier for Ã¥ redusere forstyrrende atferd og aggressiv oppfÃ¸rsel hos elever? I en ny systematsik oversikt fra Campbell Collaboration vurderes effekten av ulike tiltak for klasseromsledelse (classroom management) med dette som mÃ¥l. Rapporten konkluderer med at disse strategiene kan redusere problematferd.

Politiarbeid rettet mot et avgrenset geografisk omrÃ¥de - er det nyttig?

En vanlig kritikk av politiinnsats pÃ¥ avgrensede geografiske omrÃ¥der er at det bare flytter problemene til andre omrÃ¥der. Er dette tilfellet eller kan for eksempel redusert kriminalitet pÃ¥ et geografisk omrÃ¥de gi ringvirkninger, slik at andre omrÃ¥der ogsÃ¥ opplever en reduksjon i kriminalitet og andre problemer? En ny systematisk oversikt fra Campbell Collaboration viser at politiarbeid pÃ¥ avgrensede geografiske omrÃ¥der kan gi en spredningseffekt (diffusion of crime controll benefits) der utfallet er redusert kriminalitet i omrÃ¥det der tiltaket utfÃ¸res, men ogsÃ¥ til andre geografiske omrÃ¥der. Rapporten finner du her

Satser pÃ¥ effektforskning - i arbeidet med barn og unge

Den danse stifteslsen TrygdFonden rapporterer om at resultatene i den danske skolen er nedslÃ¥ende, mange unge tar ikke utdannelse og mange stÃ¥r utenfor arbeidsmarkedet. PÃ¥ internasjonale mÃ¥linger skÃ¥rer Danmark lavt pÃ¥ en rekke variabler - som barnedÃ¸delighet, selvmord, leseferdigheter og integrasjon av innvandrerbarn. Disse nedslÃ¥ende fakta skyldes i fÃ¸lge TrygdFonden blant annet at tiltak som settes i verk mot barn og unge ikke er basert pÃ¥ solid viten om hva som virker og hva som ikke virker. NÃ¥ bevilger stiftelsen 100 millioner kroner for Ã¥ etablere et effektforskningssenter som nettopp skal se pÃ¥ effekt av tiltak pÃ¥ feltet barn og unge, og med seg har de noen av Danmarks fremste forskere pÃ¥ feltet. Les mer om satsningen her

Om eldres livskvalitet pÃ¥ sykehjem

En ny forskningsrapport fra SFI tar for seg livskvaliteten til eldre pÃ¥ sykehjem. Rapporten viser at den pleien som gis eldre beboere i sykehjem genererer bedre livskvalitet, spesielt nÃ¥r det gjelder de basale behovene slik som omsorg, trygghet, mat og drikke. Rapporten peker imidlertid ogsÃ¥ pÃ¥ udekkede behov nÃ¥r det gjelder sosial kontakt og aktiviteter.

Kurs og konferanser

Campbell Collaborations Ã¥rlige Colloquium
PÃ¥minnelse om Campbell Colloquium som i Ã¥r finner sted i KÃ¸benhavn 29.-31. mars. Programmet inneholder bÃ¥de plenumsforedrag om ny kunnskap pÃ¥ velferdsomrÃ¥det, samt gruppesesjoner som tar for seg metode og effektforskning. PÃ¥melding innen 15. mars gir redusert pris.

Hvordan lager vi gode fagprosedyrer?
8. mars arrangerer Kunnskapssenteret kurs om fagprosedyrer. Kurset er en innfÃ¸ring i hvordan man kan lage kunnskapsbaserte fagprosedyrer. MÃ¥lgruppen for kurset er personell som arbeider med eller skal arbeide med fagprosedyrer. Mer informasjon, program og pÃ¥melding her.

Mindfulness og tjenestekvalitet
En ny rapport fra Campbell viser at metoden Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) har effekt pÃ¥ stress og stressrelaterte plager. Treningen stimulerer kroppens og sinnets evne til Ã¥ regulere seg selv, og kan fremme vÃ¥r livskvalitet og evne til empati. Dette kan styrke helsearbeideres mulighet til Ã¥ levere tjenester av hÃ¸y kvalitet. PÃ¥ kurset, som holdes 18. og 19. april, vil du fÃ¥ innfÃ¸ring i enkle fysiske og mentale Ã¸velser for Ã¥ fremme oppmerksomt nÃ¦rvÃ¦r (mindfulness), og hvordan dette kan overfÃ¸res til hverdagen. Frist for pÃ¥melding er 18. mars. Mer informasjon og pÃ¥melding finner du her.

Seminar om implementering
RBUP Ã�st og SÃ¸r inviterer ledere, mellomledere (og evt andre aktuelle) fra de 4 RBUPene og fra andre kompetansesentre, samt interesserte fra Helsedirektoratet og BLD til seminar om implementering 24. april kl. 10.00- 16.00. MÃ¥lsetningen med seminaret er Ã¥ skape en felles forstÃ¥else av hva implementering er, hva som ligger i implementeringsbegrepet, og hva det innebÃ¦rer i praksis. PÃ¥melding, program og mer informasjon finner du her. PÃ¥meldingsfrist er 31. mars.

Maihaugenkonferansen 2012
9. og 10. mai arrangerer Fylkesmannen i Oppland, IMDi Indre Ã�st og IMDi Ã�st, i samarbeid med Oppland kommune og Maihaugen Maihaugenkonferanse pÃ¥ Lillehammer. Deltakelse, tillit og tilhÃ¸righet er stikkord ved alt inkluderingsarbeid. Konferansen skal bidra til Ã¥ fÃ¥ fram kunnskap om faktiske og symbolske barrierer som pÃ¥virker engasjement og deltakelse. Tillit er en forutsetning for at de demokratiske kanalene og virkemidlene skal bli brukt. Konferansen skal synliggjÃ¸re tiltak og erfaringer som kan inspirere til diskusjon og innsats blant deltakerne, og engasjement nÃ¥r de kommer hjem. Mer informasjon, program og pÃ¥melding finner du her. PÃ¥meldingsfrist er 15. mars.

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International Development Update, February 2012: New titles registered, call for proposals and more

Newsletter from The Campbell Collaboration

IDCG NEWS, FEBRUARY 2012
News from the Campbell Collaboration

This is a free quarterly newsletter providing news and updates from the Campbell Collaborationâ��s International Development Coordinating Group and the world of systematic reviews to researchers, policy makers and practitioners interested in evidence-based policy and practice in international development.

The IDCG is a network of researchers, policy makers, and practitioners which produce and disseminate systematic reviews of high policy relevance on the effects of international development interventions. The Group registers reviews in a broad range of social and economic development topics, provides editorial services and technical support to registered authors, and supports the dissemination of the review findings to relevant policy-makers, practitioners and other stake-holders.

For more information about the IDCG or to register a review title, please visit our website: http://www.campbellcollaboration.org/international_development/index.php

For more information about the Campbell Collaboration, please visit the Collaboration's website: http://www.campbellcollaboration.org

New Titles Registered

Four new IDCG systematic review titles are now published on the Campbell library:

Effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of conditional cash transfers and unconditional cash transfers for education outcomes: a systematic review

Effectiveness and impact of nutrition support programs in reducing maternal mortality and morbidity

Land property rights interventions for increasing productivity in developing countries: a systematic review

The Impact of Public Information on the Electoral Behaviour of Citizens and the Decision-Making of Politicians in Developing Countries: a systematic review

More information on these and other IDCG registered review titles can be found on the IDCG website under IDCG Reviews and on the Campbell library. Protocols will be published shortly. We are expecting our first reviews in the coming months.

Announcements

Call for proposals for systematic reviews in international development
3ie along with NORAD, Sightsavers and Population Services International invites proposals for systematic reviews to strengthen the international community's capacity for evidence-based policy making.

For this call, 3ie and its partners have developed 10 proposed systematic review questions outlined below, and is inviting proposals from suitable candidates to undertake systematic reviews. 3ie will also accept proposals for reviews on alternate questions or topics that are outside its list of proposed questions, provided the topic is relevant to the remit of 3ie and relates to social and economic development interventions in low and middle income countries. 3ie intends to fund up to 12 studies from this call.

What are the effects of women's self-help group programmes on women's empowerment?
What factors affect take up of voluntary and community-based health insurance programmes, and do medical care seeking behaviors change with take up?
What factors affect sustained adoption of clean water and sanitation technologies?
Do formal community monitoring mechanisms help reduce corruption in public expenditure and development projects in low-income countries?
What are the effects of payment for environmental services (PES) and decentralised forest management on environmental and human welfare, and what are the implications for livelihoods and rights to resources for vulnerable groups?
What are the effects of interventions to promote development of small and medium enterprises in low and middle income countries?
What conditions affect the large-scale adoption of technology by small-holder farmers in Africa, where large scale means 100,000s of farmers?
What are the effects of stabilization interventions in post-conflict or conflict settings, such as ex-combatant reintegration, peace education, on economic and social outcomes.
What are the effects of interventions to improve social inclusion of people with physical and sensory disabilities effective?
What are the effects of behavior change communications strategies embedded in social marketing programs on health behaviours and related health and welfare outcomes?

The deadline for the submission of expression of interest for alternative questions is 5pm GMT, Friday, 2nd March 2012.
The deadline for grant applications for all questions is 5pm GMT, March 30th, 2012.
More information about the call and how to apply can be found here: http://www.3ieimpact.org/systematicreviews/sr4/

Current debates on systematic reviews in international development

Recently, The Overseas Development Institute published a thought-provoking briefing paper on systematic reviews which offers some insights into the value of this form of analysis in international development, but also finds fault with the approach. In response, the IDCG secretariat and 3ieâ��s systematic review team suggest that just because something is hard doesnâ��t mean it isnâ��t worth doing. Both pieces address steps the evaluation community should take to improve the ease and value of doing systematic reviews, including a registry of impact evaluations so that relevant studies are not excluded because of a lack of access to some academic databases.

To find out more and follow the discussions, read the ODI blog: http://www.odi.org.uk/opinion/details.asp?id=6283&title=systematic-reviews-international-development-slrc#comment-435183897

The 3ie commentary can also be found at: http://www.3ieimpact.org/userfiles/doc/SR_blog.pdf

Upcoming events

19-20 March 2012, 'Measuring impact of higher education for development' international conference in London, UK. Registration is now open. More details and information on how to register can be found here: http://www.lidc.org.uk/event_detail.php?event_id=617

19 - 20 April 2012: NONIE 2012 meeting in Rome, Italy. The Network of Networks for Impact Evaluation's annual meeting is open to NONIE members, as well as interested evaluators and researchers, contingent upon the availability of space. For more information on abstract submission and registration can be found here: http://nonie2012.org/

29-31 May 2012: 12^th Annual Campbell Collaboration Colloquium in Copenhagen, Denmark. The colloquium provides two days of SR training (beginner and advanced streams) plus one day of panel presentations, with interesting plenary addresses scattered throughout. Registration is now open. Closure of early bird registration, March 15, 2012. More information about the programme and venue can be found here: http://www.sfi.dk/Default.aspx

30 September - 3 October 2012: 20th Annual Cochrane Colloquium, Auckland, New Zealand. More information about the programme and venue can be found here: http://colloquium.cochrane.org/

31 October â�� 3 November 2012: Second Global Symposium on Health Systems Research, Beijing, China. Abstract submissions deadlines are 15 March 2012 for the organised Sessions and 1 May 2012 for individual abstracts. More information about the programme and venue can be found here: http://www.hsr-symposium.org/

Interesting Read

Economic Shocks and Conflict: The (Absence of?) Evidence from Commodity Prices, a working paper by Chris Blattman and Samuel Bazzi on publication bias, the â��file drawer problemâ�� and the distortions in the theoretical and empirical literature on political instability. For an introduction to the paper, see also Chris Blattmanâ��s blog: The publication bias problem (and the redemption of Blattman?).

Impact Evaluation and Political Economy: What Does the â��Conditionalâ�� in â��Conditional Cash TransfersAccomplish?, a blog by Lant Pritchett, and Berk Ã�zlerâ��s rebuttal: Schools is Good: A Reply to Lant Pritchett is an interesting and thought provoking debate on the merits and evaluation of Conditional Cash Transfer Programmes. We are looking forward to Berk and his colleagues shedding more light on the issue through their work on the newly registered IDCG review on the Effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of conditional cash transfers and unconditional cash transfers for education outcomes.

This is IDCG News, a free quarterly newsletter providing news and updates from the Campbell Collaborationâ��s International Development Coordinating Group and the world of systematic reviews to researchers, policy makers and practitioners interested in evidence-based policy and practice. Feel free to forward to friends; better still, please ask them to subscribe!

Non-profit, non-commercial publications and Web sites may reprint or link to articles if full credit is given. Others please contact us. We do not guarantee accuracy of articles. Caveat lector: Publication, product, and company names may be registered trademarks of their companies.

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C2 Update: 2012 Campbell Colloquium

Newsletter from The Campbell Collaboration

C2 Update: 2012 Campbell Colloquium
: NEWS FROM THE CAMPBELL COLLABORATION

In this special issue of C2 Update:

1. Training sessions
2. Plenary speakers
3. Call for posters
4. Bursaries to attend the 2012 Campbell Colloquium
5. Welcome to Copenhagen

The 2012 Campbell Colloquium: the methodology behind the review

Behind all great research is great methodology. The 2012 Campbell Colloquium, 29-31 May, in Copenhagen will showcase some of the most exciting systematic reviews being conducted in crime and justice, education, social welfare and international development. The Colloquium will also provide participants with the opportunity to enhance their understanding of the methodology behind these reviews through workshops led by international experts in systematic review methods. Whether you are an experienced systematic reviewer or merely interested in evidence-based policy and practice, these workshops offer the perfect chance to learn about the methodology behind a systematic review.

Introductory training sessions

The Campbell Collaboration will offer two full days of introductory training sessions to researchers, policy makers and practitioners interested in conducting a systematic review, commissioning one for their organization or who are just curious about evidence-based practice. The introductory sessions will give those with less experience in systematic reviews the opportunity to learn about the purpose of systematic reviews and how to formulate a question worth asking. Tutorials in how to search for literature and code studies will also be given. Finally, for those of you who hear "meta-analysis" and cringe, one of our experts will lead a beginner-friendly session introducing the statistics involved in systematic reviews. Experienced reviewers and trainers such as Karianne HammerstrÃ¸m, Joshua R. Polanin, David Wilson and Sandra Jo Wilson will guide you through the process.

Advanced training sessions

For those who are experienced in conducting systematic reviews, the advanced sessions will focus on the more challenging aspects of systematic review methodology. Joshua R Polanin will describe the different options for assessing study quality and Terri Pigott will provide instruction on the computation and reporting of Random Effects Models. Emily Tanner-Smith will lead a discussion on the various forms of publication bias and, later on, will introduce Robust Ses (with software explanation). The advanced sessions promise to be challenging and enlightening and will offer the opportunity for participants to ask questions and discuss issues related to systematic review methodology.

The 2012 Campbell Colloquium All-Star Lineup

The program for the 2012 Campbell Colloquium features plenary speakers who are internationally recognized in each of their fields for outstanding contribution to evidence-based policy and practice.

Professor Sandra M. Nutley will open the Colloquium on Tuesday 29 May. She is internationally recognized for her work on research use and evidence-based policy and practice in public services and will present her work on the challenges and future directions of using reliable evidence to influence public policy in OECD countries. Professor Nutley was awarded the 2011 Robert Boruch Award for Distinctive Contribution to Research that Informs Public Policy. She is Chair of Public Management, University of Edinburgh, Business School, and the director of The Research Unit for Research Utilization. Her important contribution to the field is summarised in two key books: What Works: evidence-based policy and practice in public services (Davies, Nutley and Smith, 2000, Policy Press); Using Evidence: how research can inform public services (Nutley, Walter and Davies, 2007, Policy Press). Prof. Nutley's research interests are the use of research, evidence-based policy and practice, public service audit and inspection, public management reform, managing change and human resource management.

Cynthia Lum, the Deputy Director and Associate Professor of the Center for Evidence-Based Crime Policy (CEBCP) in the Department of Criminology, Law and Society at George Mason University, has changed policing with her work in the area of crime prevention effectiveness, street level police decision-making and local law enforcement and state counterterrorism efforts. Her contribution to improving police work is not limited to research, but also how it is used. She has developed the Evidence-Based Policing Matrix, a translation tool designed for police practitioners to better institutionalize and utilize research on "what works" in policing into their strategic and tactical portfolio.

Eileen Munro is a Professor of Social Policy at the London School of Economics. Her long experience as a social worker before entering academia puts her in a unique position to appreciate the connection between research and policy. Dr Munro's current research interests include the role of the wider organisational system in promoting or hindering good critical thinking. She is known internationally for her most recent work on child protection in England, commissioned by the Secretary of State for Education. Dr Munro will discuss how concepts of objectivity and subjectivity are used in discussing evidence based practice in the child welfare sector.

For participants interested in education, the 2012 Colloquium features two of the most influential champions of evidence-based practice in education.

The Rt. Hon. Baroness Estelle Morris was a teacher in an inner city multi-racial school for 18 years before she entered parliament and in 2001 became the Secretary of State for Education and Skills. Estelle served two years as Minister at the Department of Culture, Media and Sport and left parliament in 2005. Her background has allowed her to see the education landscape from teacher to policy maker and her experience is reflected in her work at the Institute of Effective Education at the University of York where she aims to help the teaching profession become more evidence based.

Lynn Okagaki is the inaugural Dean of the College of Education and Human Development at the University of Delaware. She is known for having established the IES scientific peer review system during her time at the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) at the U.S. Department of Education. Under her leadership, the IES National Center for Education research launched innovative research programs, including the Reading for Understanding Initiative and the Evaluation of State and Local Education Programs and Policies. She has held a variety of appointments at prestigious institutions, including associate dean for research and graduate education at the School of Consumer and Family Sciences and professor of Child Development and Family Studies at Purdue University. Her research has focused on academic achievement as influenced by culture and family values.

The Campbell Collaboration established the International Development Coordinating Group (IDCG) in 2011 in partnership with the International Initiative for Impact Evaluation (3ie) and with it a new focus on social and economic development interventions which aim to improve the quality of life for people in low- and middle-income countries. These include interventions in the areas of agriculture and rural development; banking and finance; transport, energy, water and sanitation infrastructure; social development; and governance.

The Campbell Collaboration is proud to announce that Professor Zulfiqar A. Bhutta is the Noordin Noormahomed Sheriff Professor & Founding Chair of the Division of Women and Child Health, Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan will be presenting on Thursday 31 May. Professor Bhutta's work exemplifies the mandate of the Campbell International Development group. Professor Bhutta's research interests include newborn and child survival, maternal and child undernutrition and micronutrient deficiencies. He leads a large research group based in Pakistan with a special interest in research synthesis, scaling up evidence based interventions in community settings and health systems research. He is an advisory board member for the Campbell International Development Coordinating Group.

He has won several awards, including the Tamgha-i-Imtiaz (Medal of Excellence) by the President of Pakistan for contributions towards education and research (2000), the President of Pakistan Gold Medal for contributions to Child Health in Pakistan (2004) and the Outstanding Paediatrician of Asia award by the Asia Pacific Pediatric Association (2006). Professor Bhutta was awarded the inaugural Global Child Health award (2009) by the Program for Global Pediatric Research for outstanding contributions to Global Child Health and Research and has recently been elected an honorary Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics for contributions to international child health.

For more information about the 2012 Plenary speakers please visit the Campbell Colloquium website.

Call for posters

Time is running out to submit poster proposals for the 2012 Campbell Colloquium!
The Campbell Colloquium call for posters will close 15 February. Have you completed a systematic review, or in the middle of conducting one, which looks at the effectiveness of social policies, programs or interventions? Does your research focus on one of the following areas: crime and justice, education, international development, social welfare or methods (knowledge synthesis/implications for synthesis)?

Presenting a poster of your work at the 2012 Campbell Colloquium is a valuable and interactive way to promote and share your work with researchers, policy makers and practitioners interested in evidence-based policy and practice.

Posters will be on display throughout the duration of the colloquium. Time will be allocated throughout the colloquium when authors will be available to discuss the work presented in their poster with interested colloquium participants.

We welcome submissions which look at questions of effectiveness, risk, diagnosis, prevalence, and incidence and are open to a wide range of methodologies using quantitative, qualitative or mixed methods approaches.

Posters must be in English and represent original work. Submissions should include a one-page summary with an abstract (max. 200 words) of the results to be sent as a PDF file with full title, authors names, affiliations and addresses. The abstracts will be reviewed and selected by a committee comprised of Campbell Steering Group Members, Editors, and affiliates. The submitting authors will be notified of acceptance or rejection via e-mail by 1 March 2012.

Deadline for poster submissions: 15 February 2012

Bursaries to attend 2012 Campbell Colloquium

We are especially pleased to announce that our partner organization, the International Initiative for Impact Evaluation (3ie), is offering 6 bursaries for residents from low and middle income countries attending the Campbell Collaboration Colloquium in Copenhagen from May 29-31, 2012.

The bursary will cover workshop fees and economy air travel. Accommodation will also be provided beginning May 29th through the night of May 31st.

To be eligible, you must be a national residing in a low or middle income country and be actively engaged in the field of systematic reviews. Preference will be given to those developing protocols for Campbell or Cochrane systematic reviews of international development interventions and to those who have submitted posters for the 2012 Campbell Colloquium.

At our annual Colloquium, researchers, policy makers and practitioners meet and discuss evidence-based policy and practice in the social services. Participants can attend training events, plenary and poster presentations in order to learn about and discuss how systematic reviews contribute to better evidence-based practice, examples of reviews that have recently been conducted or are underway, and the methodology behind systematic reviews.

Welcome to Copenhagen!

Cool, cosmopolitan, exciting are but a few of the words associated with Copenhagen, or as the locals call it KÃ¸benhavn.

The Danish capital is a fairytale city where old meets new. This charming city full of canals, cobbled squares and copper spires is gaining an international reputation for modern design, architecture and fashion and not least, an oasis for culinary aficionados.

While Copenhagen is large enough to be a metropolis full of shopping, culture and a buzzing nightlife, it maintains the intimate, safe and hyggelige (cozy) atmosphere of a small town. Most attractions are located in the city center and within walking distance of each other. From the 100 year old amusement park, Tivoli, to the statue of The Little Mermaid, to the freetown of Christiana, there is something for everyone. If you have a few free hours, visit the Amelienberg Palace, home to the royal family, walk down the shopping street of StrÃ¸get or visit the Carlsberg original brewery. Asking for directions is easy since most people speak English.

A foodie's paradise, Copenhagen offers both traditional fare and a wide range of international cuisines. Start your day with smÃ¸rrebrÃ¸d (open-faced sandwiches) topped with smoked salmon or liver pÃ¢tÃ© or grab a delicious flakey pastry, wienerbrÃ¸d, on your way to the colloquium. Copenhagen offers a wide variety of restaurants and boasts the World's Best Restaurant for 2010 and 2011, Noma.

Top attractions

How to get around Copenhagen

Hotels and colloquium venue

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C2 Update #26: News from the Campbell Collaboration

Newsletter from The Campbell Collaboration

C2 Update # 26
: NEWS FROM THE CAMPBELL COLLABORATION

Random notes: Knowledge as catastrophe
Campbell Library: Recently published reviews, protocols and titles
New methods book now available!
People on the move
Upcoming events
Campbell Colloquium in Copenhagen 2012

Random notes: Knowledge as catastrophe

Not long ago, a public body in a country we know well commissioned a systematic review on the effectiveness of a specific intervention to discourage smoking. Before the results were in, the authorities decided to implement this approach, and the necessary contracts were concluded. The review then found that programmes of this type were ineffective. This prompted the official who received the report to describe it as a catastrophe. The story illustrates a well known obstacle to good collaboration between the worlds of research and practice. From a certain perspective, anything that questions the wisdom of a decision already made is a threat, and potentially a catastrophe. Hence it is best not to look for such material, or to keep quiet if one comes across it. From the perspective of the public good, of course, it is not a catastrophe, but a blessing if research can reliably conclude that a given programme is ineffective. It opens a variety of promising options: to avoid waste by not funding ineffective work; to send the programme back to the drawing board, with a view to fixing its shortcomings; or to channel the available resources into more promising strategies.

The Campbell Collaboration was not involved in this affair - but we certainly hope to contribute to similar catastrophes in the future.

Eamonn Noonan, CEO

Campbell Library: Recently published reviews, protocols and titles

Systematic reviews

Parent training interventions for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: Parent training programs are psychosocial interventions aimed at helping parents manage their children's challenging behavior. Is parent training for parents of children with ADHD effective in reducing children's ADHD symptoms? (Read User Abstract)

Home-based child development interventions for pre-school children from socially disadvantaged families: Home-based child development interventions aim to improve children's development by educating and supporting parents to provide a more caring and stimulating environment for their child. What are the effects of these programs?

Protocols

Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in combat veterans: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can develop after exposure to a traumatic event or experience, including those experienced during combat. Can Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) be used to treat PTSD among combat veterans?

New methods book now available!

Systematic Synthesis of Qualitative Research by Michael Saini and Aron Shlonsky (Social Welfare Group co-chair) is now available.

This pocket guide presents an overview for planning, developing, and implementing qualitative synthesis within existing protocols and guidelines for conducting systematic reviews. It provides guidelines for aggregating, integrating, or interpreting findings across qualitative studies and introduces a decision tree for choosing a method of qualitative synthesis.

People on the move

Erin Ueffing has left her position as coordinator of the Campbell equity methods group and has started her new role as the Education Coordinator with the Canadian Cochrane Centre.

Jennifer O'Neill has taken over from Erin as the Coordinator of the Campbell and Cochrane Equity Methods group. Jennifer has an Msc in Population and Public Health (Global Health). She has experience with systematic reviews through her graduate studies and her work with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. She also has experience writing plain language health promotion resources with the National Aboriginal Health Organization.

Professor Paul Montgomery has decided to step down as co-chair of The Social Welfare Group. He has recently taken up a new position as professor at Oxford University, and is also engaged in the Cochrane Collaboration. Paul has been author or co-author of an impressive number of Campbell and Cochrane reviews, on a range of subjects from prevention of gang membership to youth empowerment programs. The Campbell Collaboration thanks Paul for his contribution as co-chair and we wish him well as he faces exciting new opportunities. We also hope to make use of his expertise in other capacities in the future.

The Social Welfare Group will shortly announce arrangements for electing Paul's successor.

Upcoming Events

The Future of Evaluation in Modern Societies: An international conference about "The Future of Evaluation in Modern Societies" will be held on 14th and 15th June 2012 in Saarbruecken, Germany by the Center for Evaluation (CEval) of Saarland University, Germany. Ceval is a globally active research institute for applied social science in the field of evaluation and member of the DeGEval (German Evaluation Society). Please find the detailed program and registration form on the Ceval homepage.

Understanding Evidence-based Healthcare: A Foundation for Action: This online, six-module course has been created by the United States Cochrane Center as part of a project undertaken by Consumers United for Evidence-based Healthcare (CUE), and is designed to help consumer advocates understand the fundamentals of evidence-based healthcare concepts and skills. Registration is open and free of charge.

Campbell Colloquium in Copenhagen 29-31 May 2012

Registration for the Campbell Colloquium in Copenhagen 29-31 May 2012 is now open!

A wide variety of well-known plenary speakers have been confirmed including Cynthia Lum, Eileen Munro, Sandra M. Nutley, the Rt. Hon. Baroness Estelle Morris, Lynn Okagaki and Zulfiqar A. Bhutta.

Call for Posters: We are now inviting posters for the 2012 Colloquium. This is an excellent opportunity to present reports on completed research (or on research in progress) related to evidence of effectiveness of interventions aimed at improving well-being of society or individuals in any of the key Campbell areas.

The deadline for submissions is 15. February 2012.

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Kort oppsummert! Nr. 07

Kort oppsummert!
Nyhetsbrev fra Seksjon for velferdstjenester, Nasjonalt kunnskapssenter for helsetjenesten.

Om Seksjon for velferdstjenester
Nyheter fra Campbell Collaboration
Kurs og konferanser
Ny ansatt i seksjonen

1. Seksjon for velferdstjenester i 2012

Altfor ofte er vi ikke i stand til Ã¥ skille mellom gode og dÃ¥rlige sosiale tiltak â�� de som lykkes, og de som mislykkes eller til og med virker mot sin hensikt. NÃ¥r det er et overordnet mÃ¥l Ã¥ forbedre tjenester og stÃ¸tte til utsatte individer eller grupper, sÃ¥ er det viktig Ã¥ bygge et bedre kunnskapsgrunnlag for viktige beslutninger. Derfor er Seksjon for velferdstjenester etablert hos Kunnskapssenteret for helsetjenester.

Hvis tema gjelder barnevern, politiarbeid, boligsosiale tiltak, kriminalomsorg, tilbakefÃ¸ring til arbeidslivet, utdanning, integrering, og ikke minst der problemstillingen gÃ¥r pÃ¥ tvers av sektorene, sÃ¥ skal seksjonen vÃ¦re et kompetent kunnskapsmiljÃ¸ for direktoratene. VÃ¥rt hovedoppdrag er Ã¥ sammenstille og formidle kunnskap, sÃ¦rlig om effekt av virkemidler og tiltak.

I lÃ¸pet av 2011 har vi satt sammen en liten men ressurssterk forskergruppe, og vi har begynt Ã¥ levere kunnskapsoversikter. VÃ¥r aller fÃ¸rste rapport om omsorgslÃ¸nn ble levert til oppdragsgiver i september. Mange store oversikter er godt i gang. Tema inkluderer tiltak som sikter til Ã¥ fÃ¥ lavinntektsgrupper inn i eiermarkedet; tiltak for Ã¥ lette livsoverganger for barn og unge med funksjonsnedsettelser; og effekt av kontinuitet i omsorg pÃ¥ psykososial utvikling hos barn og unge i institusjon. Flere prosjekter er i utvikling; gode forarbeid med vÃ¥re oppdragsgivere er avgjÃ¸rende for Ã¥ kunne levere rapporter som er relevante bÃ¥de til politikk og praksis, og samtidig holder hÃ¸yt vitenskapelig nivÃ¥.

Vi fokuserer mye pÃ¥ formidling av oppsummert forskning. En ny artikkelserie setter funn fra Campbell Collaborations systematiske oversikter inn i en norsk sammenheng. Hittil har vi omtalt blant annet bruk av DNA i politiarbeid; slektsplasseringer; mestringsprogrammer for ungdom; og frafall i skolen. Vi utvikler seksjonens webside som utstillingsvindu og stadig flere mottar vÃ¥rt elektroniske nyhetsbrev Kort Oppsummert!. Vi Ã¸nsker Nora BlaasvÃ¦r velkommen som informasjonsrÃ¥dgiver; det vil gi et lÃ¸ft, ikke minst pÃ¥ formidlingsarbeid.

Kunnskapssenteret har som motto â��God kunnskap bidrar til gode tjenester.â�� Det stÃ¥r vi for, og vi tilfÃ¸yer at godt samarbeid bidrar til god kunnskap. Vi ser frem til godt samarbeid med dere i 2012!

2. Nye rapporter fra Campbell-nettverket

Har barn med ADHD og deres foreldre utbytte av foreldretreningsprogrammer?
Barn diagnostiseres med ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) pÃ¥ bakgrunn av symptomer som hÃ¸y grad av uoppmerksomhet, hyperaktivitet og impulsiv atferd. Gjennom mÃ¥lrettede treningsprogrammer lÃ¦rer foreldre til barn med ADHD teknikker for Ã¥ hÃ¥ndtere sine barns atferd. SpÃ¸rsmÃ¥let er om det foreligger forskning som viser at disse programmene har Ã¸nsket effekt.

En ny rapport fra Campbell konkluderer med at slike treningsprogrammer kan redusere stress hos foreldrene. Effekten pÃ¥ barnas ADHD-relaterte atferd er imidlertid usikker. Det er behov for flere studier og bedre rapportering fra studieprosedyrer og resultater.

Tiltak i hjemmet for Ã¥ pÃ¥virke utviklingen hos barn fra ressurssvake familier
Programmene i dette tilfellet har som mÃ¥l Ã¥ stÃ¸tte barns utvikling gjennom Ã¥ gi opplÃ¦ring, trening og hjelp til foreldre i deres eget hjem for Ã¥ sÃ¸rge for et mer stimulerende hjemmemiljÃ¸ for barna.

En ny rapport fra Campbell slÃ¥r fast at det foreligger for lite forskning pÃ¥ omrÃ¥det til at man kan vite om tiltakene har den Ã¸nskede effekten. Det etterlyses flere randomiserte kontrollerte studier, og bedre rutiner pÃ¥ dokumentering og rapportering av metode.

Sammendrag av rapportene kommer fortlÃ¸pende pÃ¥ vÃ¥r hjemmeside.

3. Kurs og konferanser

Fra effektmÃ¥ling til evidensbasert praksis
Roller, muligheter og begrensninger for evidens og effektmÃ¥ling pÃ¥ velferdsomrÃ¥det
13. mars 2012 arrangerer SFI, en av vÃ¥re partnere i Campbell-samarbeidet, en heldagskonferanse i KÃ¸benhavn.
Evidens og effektmÃ¥ling har vÃ¦rt plussord pÃ¥ velferdsomrÃ¥det de siste Ã¥rene. Men hvordan jobber man egentlig med evidens og hvordan kan effektmÃ¥linger ha relevans i det daglige arbeidet?

Mye tyder pÃ¥ at et tettere samarbeid mellom forskere og ansatte i praksisfelt er nÃ¸dvendig for Ã¥ fÃ¥ til en god overgang fra effektmÃ¥ling til evidensbasert praksis. Men hvordan skal disse alliansene utvikles? Hva krever det av de ulike partene? Hvilke begrensninger og hvilke muligheter ligger i dette? PÃ¥ konferansen utdypes disse spÃ¸rsmÃ¥lene gjennom plenumsforedrag og workshops. Mer informasjon om konferansen, og hvordan du melder deg pÃ¥, finner du pÃ¥ SFI sine hjemmesider.

"Forskning i fjÃ¦ra": Ã�nsker du stÃ¸tte til faglig fornyelse? Hvordan kan du forbedre din egen faglighet?
Fra 21.-25. mai 2012 arrangerer Kunnskapssenteret det trettende nordiske ukekurset i kunnskapsbasert praksis pÃ¥ Spa & Resort Holmsbu. PÃ¥ initiativ fra Seksjon for velferdstjenester vil det i Ã¥r bli satt opp egne grupper for deltakere fra velferdsfeltet dersom et tilstrekkelig antall melder seg pÃ¥.

PÃ¥ kurset lÃ¦rer du bl.a. Ã¥ formulere spÃ¸rsmÃ¥l som er viktige for jobben du gjÃ¸r, finne relevant forskningsbasert kunnskap som kan brukes til Ã¥ besvare spÃ¸rsmÃ¥lene, samt kritisk vurdere bÃ¥de intern og ekstern validitet (gyldighet) av den forskningsbaserte kunnskapen.

Workshopen er tverrfaglig, og har tilbud bÃ¥de til nybegynnere og de som er mer Ã¸vet. Det gÃ¥r fint Ã¥ fÃ¸lge workshopen uten Ã¥ ha helsefaglig bakgrunn; her er det metode og ikke fag som stÃ¥r i fokus! Deltakere pÃ¥ tidligere workshoper har gitt svÃ¦rt positive evalueringer - vi lover bÃ¥de faglig og sosialt godt utbytte!
Du finner mer informasjon om kurset, ogsÃ¥ om pÃ¥melding, pÃ¥ Kunnskapssenterets hjemmesider.

Merk at det er mulighet for grupperabatt (minst 3 deltakere fra samme arbeidsplass) ved samlet pÃ¥melding fÃ¸r 1. april og redusert pris for individuell pÃ¥melding fÃ¸r 1. mars. For spÃ¸rsmÃ¥l og evt. mer informasjon kontakt:
Kari HÃ¥velsrud telefon: 464 00 444, e-post: kari.haavelsrud@kunnskapssenteret.no

4. Ny ansatt i seksjonen

I januar 2012 ble Nora BlaasvÃ¦r ansatt i seksjonen som informasjonsrÃ¥dgiver. Nora har en Mastergrad i sosiologi fra Universitet i Oslo og har tidligere jobbet med informasjonsarbeid og formidling av forskning, bÃ¥de i informasjonsavdelingen ved Institutt for samfunnsforskning, som assistent pÃ¥ forskningsprosjekter ved blant annet Nova og Fafo, som foreleser ved HÃ¸yskolen i Vestfold og som medforfatter i en antologi om sosial likhet i Norge. I Seksjon for velferdstjenester vil hun bl.a. jobbe med informasjonsflyt mellom seksjonen og interesserte.

Kort oppsummert! Nr. 06

Kort oppsummert! Nr. 06. Nyhetsbrev fra Seksjon for velferdstjenester, Nasjonalt kunnskapssenter for helsetjenesten

Hovedtemaer i denne utgaven: boligsosiale tiltak, tiltak for barn og unge i institusjon og barn og unge med funksjonsnedsettelser. I tillegg omtales tiltak for å redusere frafall i skolen.

1. Nyopprettede prosjekter
2. Ny Campbell publikasjon
3. Ny rapport fra Kunnskapssenteret
4. Kurs og konferanser

1. Nyopprettede prosjekter

Tre nye prosjekter ble startet opp i seksjonen. Problemstillingene er knyttet til boligsosiale tiltak, barn i institusjon og barn og unge med funksjonsnedsettelser.

Fra leie til eie: Effekt av tiltak som sikter til å få lavinntektsgrupper inn i eiermarkedet. Et mål i den norske boligpolitikken er at alle skal kunne bo godt og trygt. Boligutredningen "Rom for alle. En sosial boligpolitikk for framtiden" slår fast at bolig er en del av velferdspolitikken. Det har også lenge vært bred politisk enighet om at nordmenn flest skal eie egen bolig. De fleste som leier bolig, gjør det i en avgrenset periode i livet men for noen, blant annet lavinntektshusholdninger med ikke-vestlig bakgrunn kan langvarig leie av kommunal bolig bli en mer permanent situasjon.Leietakere har oftere dårlige boforhold (trangboddhet, kulde og støy) enn eiere og det er uttrykt et ønske om at også flere vanskeligstilte skal kunne eie sin egen bolig. Tiltak for lavinntektsgrupper, men også for så kalte "Key Workers" (politifolk, sykepleiere mfl) er blitt prøvd ut i blant annet Storbritannia. I løpet av 2012 skal Seksjon for velferdstjenester oppsummere forskning som måler effekt av tiltak som har som mål å få lavinntektsgrupper inn i eiermarkedet og forskning som undersøker hvordan mottakere av tiltakene opplever disse.

For mer informasjon om prosjektet tar kontakt med prosjektleder Kristina Rolstad Nordlund, krn@kunnskapssenteret.no

Effekt av kontinuitet i omsorg på psykososial utvikling av barn og unge i institusjon. Barneverninstitusjonene drives i offentlig regi (av Bufetat og kommunene), av ideelle organisasjoner og av andre private aktører. Behovet for bemanning varierer gjennom døgnet og uken, og mest sannsynlig også med plasseringshjemmel/målgruppe. Ved slike virksomheter er det vanlig at ulike turnusordninger tas i bruk. Det eksisterer ulike oppfatninger om hvilke arbeidstidsordninger som fungerer best (Pettersen & Olberg 2006). Man kan argumentere med at de lange vaktene er gunstigst for barna, mens man på den annen side kan hevde at de lange vaktene kan slite ut omsorgsgiverne. Det er behov for et solid vitenskapelig grunnlag om konsekvensene av at barn og unge opplever mer eller mindre kontinuitet i omsorgen de mottar på barnevernsinstitusjoner. Dette inkluderer eventuell effekt av arbeidstidsordninger og andre dimensjoner ved kontinuitet i omsorg psykososiale utvikling av barn og unge. Formålet med dette prosjektet er å gi en oversikt over tilgjengelig studier som undersøker effekt av kontinuitet i omsorg på barn og unges psykososial utvikling og beboeres opplevelse av institusjonsmiljøet knyttet til kontinuitet i omsorg.

For mer informasjon om prosjektet tar kontakt med prosjektleder Heather Munthe-Kaas, hmk@kunnskapssenteret.no

Å lette livsoverganger for barn og unge med funksjonsnedsettelse. Overganger mellom ulike alders- eller livsfaser er særlig utfordrende og sårbare for barn og unge med ulike funksjonsnedsettelser for eksempel i forhold til utdanning og utdanningsvalg, sysselsetting og etablering av familie. Barn og unge med funksjonsnedsettelser møter kanskje større utfordringer enn jevnaldrende når det gjelder overtakelse av nye roller ved slike overganger, for eksempel som elev i videregående skole, student og arbeidstaker. Seksjonen for velferdsforskning skal oppsummere foreliggende forskning om effekten av intervensjoner for å lette overganger på barn og unge med funksjonsnedsettelser. Det kan dreie seg om tidlige livsoverganger (for eksempel mellom barnehage og barneskole) og senere overganger i opplæringsløpet (for eksempel mellom ungdoms- og videregående skole eller mellom videregående skole og høyere utdanning).

For mer informasjon om prosjektet tar kontakt med prosjektleder Sabine Wollscheid, swo@kunnskapssenteret.no

2. Ny Campbell publikasjon

Tiltak mot skolefrafall virker! En ny systematisk oversikt viser at tiltak for å redusere skolefrafall virker. Oversikten viste at ingen enkelttiltak pekte seg ut som bedre enn andre. Samtidig var tiltak som ikke ble godt implementert mindre virkningsfulle. Valg av én bestemt tiltakstype er derfor mindre viktig enn kapasitet og kompetanse til å implementere det tiltaket som velges. Hensyn til lokale behov og ressurser samt hensyn til kostnader er avgjørende i beslutninger om valg av tiltak.

3. Ny rapport fra Kunnskapssenteret om barn og unge med funksjonsnedsettelser

Effekt av fysisk trening hos barn og unge med nedsatt funksjonsevne. Usikkert om fysisk trening har effekt på aktivitet og deltaking hos barn og unge med nedsett funksjonsevne. Det er usikkert om fysisk trening har effekt på aktivitet og deltaking hos barn og unge med nedsett funksjonsevne. Det viser en rapport som nylig er utgått frå Kunnskapssenteret.

4. Nye rapporter fra SFI

Aktuel skandinavisk og britisk handicapforskning. En kortlægning av miljøer. En rapport fra SFI gir en oversikt over miljøer for forskning om funksjonshemming fra et sosialt perspektiv. Rapporten er i hovedsak basert på pågående og nylig avsluttende forskning i de skandinaviske landene og Storbritannia. Rapporten kan lastes ned her.

Ny forskning om bostedsløshet: I den tredje nasjonale kartleggingen av bostedsløse i Danmark er 5 290 personer blitt registrert som bostedsløse. SFI-rapporten Hjemløshed i Danmark 2011 avdekker blant annet omfang og årsaker til bostedsløsheten, men beskriver også hvem de bostedsløse er og tiltakene. Rapporten viser at antallet bostedsløse har økt med 292 personer fra kartleggingen i 2009, økningen skyldes primært en oppgang i antallet som overnatter hos familie og venner. Forskere ved SFI har også gjennomført en intervjuundersøkelse med tidligere bostedsløse. Formålet har vært å avdekke hva de tidligere bostedsløse opplever som viktige faktorer for å komme ut av bostedsløsheten samt hvordan det boligsosiale arbeidet kan bidra til å støtte de tidligere bostedsløse når det gjelder sosiale nettverk, fritidsaktiviteter med mer. Kunnskapen om hva som skal til for at reetablering i egen bolig skal lykkes og hvilke forhold som utgjører risiko i forbindelse med overgangen vil brukes til å videreutvikle de boligsosiale tiltakene. Rapporten "Fra hjemløshed til egen bolig" finner du her.

5. Kurs og konferanser

Symposium: Second International Symposium: Descisions, Assessment, Risk, and Evidence in Social Work, 2.-3 July 2012, Templepatrick, Northern Ireland. Call for abstracs er åpen nå og siste frist for å sende inn abstrakt er 20. Januar. Mer informasjon finner du her http://www.socsci.ulster.ac.uk/irss/dare2012/ .

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C2 update #25: News from the Campbell Collaboration

In this issue:

A. Campbell Library: Recently published reviews, protocols and titles
B. Election in Methods Group
C. Election in Social Welfare Group
D. Call for Abstracts
E. Upcoming events
F. Season's Greetings
G. Contributions to C2 Update

A. Campbell Library: Recently published reviews, protocols and titles
Systematic Reviews

Cross-border trafficking in human beings: prevention and intervention strategies for reducing sexual exploitation
Growing attention is being given to the phenomenon of trafficking in human beings for the purpose of sexual exploitation. Many policies and interventions to combat trafficking have been initiated; however, this review concludes that there are not enough rigorous evaluations to determine their effects.
Dropout prevention and intervention programs: effects on school completion and dropout among school-aged children and youth
Dropping out of high school is associated with numerous detrimental consequences, including low wages, unemployment, incarceration, and poverty. Are dropout prevention and intervention programs effective at keeping youths in school?

Protocols

Registered titles

B. Election in Methods Group
Campbell's Methods Group is pleased to announce that Ian Shemilt of Cambridge University's Behaviour and Health Research Unit has been elected as new co-chair. As co-chair, Ian also becomes a member of the Campbell Steering Group. Ian Shemilt is a Senior Research Associate in the Behaviour and Health Research Unit, the Department of Health funded policy research unit in behavior and health. He is also a member of the Methods Executive of The Cochrane Collaboration and a member of the GRADE Working Group.

C. Election in Social Welfare Group
Aron Shlonsky has been re-elected as co-chair for Campbell's Social Welfare Coordinating Group. He received 55% of the votes cast by members of the group and will now serve a second three year term.

D. Call for Abstracts
The call for abstracts is now open for the Decisions, Assessment, Risk and Evidence in Social Work Symposium, presented by the University of Ulster. The symposium will take place Monday 2nd & Tuesday 3rd July 2012 at the Templeton Hotel, Templepatrick in Northern Ireland. For more information, visit the symposium website.

E. Upcoming Events
A reminder that the 2012 Campbell Colloquium will be held in Copenhagen, Denmark 29-31 May. The three days will be devoted to systematic reviews in the fields of social welfare, education, criminal justice and international development. To register visit the colloquium website.

F. Season's Greetings
Thanks to everyone who helped to make 2011 a memorable year for the Campbell Collaboration. We look forward to working with you to improve evidence-based policy and practice in 2012!

Better than ever before:

9 reviews, 11 protocols and 22 titles were published in the Campbell library in 2011. This is a significant increase since 2010.
The joint symposium held by the Campbell Collaboration and the Centre for Evidence-Based Crime Policy at George Mason University was a success, and preparations are well underway for the next one in Copenhagen on 29-31 May 2011.
Campbell's publications are being accessed more than ever before: close to 500.000 pages were read and there were more than 180.000 downloaded reviews from the library in 2011.
For the first time since its inception, Campbell established a new group in 2011, The International Development Coordination Group.

Happy New Year!

G. Contributions to C2 Update

Contributions to the next issues of C2 Update should be sent by e-mail to info@c2admin.org, with "C2 Update" in the subject line. Unless you request otherwise, contributions may also be carried by other Campbell Collaborations news channels such as newsletters from our Coordinating Groups, and our website.

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Heather Menzies Munthe-Kaas (Editor of C2 Update)

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C2 UDATE: NEWS FROM THE CAMPBELL COLLABORATION

In this issue:

A. Campbell Library: Recently published reviews, protocols and titles
B. NESTA Report: Building the Connection between Policy and Evidence: The Obama evidence-based initiatives
C. Next Stop Copenhagen: Save the date - Campbell Colloquium 2012
D. Training videos now available online
E. Call for Papers
F. Upcoming events
G. Contributions to C2 Update.

A. Campbell Library: Recently published reviews, protocols and titles

Systematic reviews

Should DNA testing in police investigations be routine? Use of DNA testing in police investigative work for increasing offender identification, arrest, conviction, and case clearance
DNA testing has been increasingly used as part of police investigative work since the 1980s. Initially used primarily in rape and homicide cases, its use has now expanded to other crimes such as property offences. The evidence suggests that DNA testing should be part of routine police investigation for all criminal cases.

Protocols

Registered titles

B. NESTA Report: Building the Connection between Policy and Evidence: The Obama evidence-based initiatives

A new NESTA Report has been published: Building the Connection between Policy and Evidence: The Obama evidence-based initiatives by Ron Haskins, Brookings, and Jon Baron, The Coalition for EBP. The report is part of a series commissioned by NESTA to examine the different approaches to improve the effectiveness of social policy and practice. The report shows that US President Obama's emphasis on evidence-based initiatives is transforming how the American government is producing and using evidence.

C. Next Stop Copenhagen - Campbell Colloquium 2012

The next Campbell Colloquium takes place in Copenhagen, Denmark, on 29.-31. May 2012. Further is available here.

D. Call for Papers

Call for Papers / Abstract submission (Deadline: 31.10.2011) for the 8th International Conference on Evaluation for Practice "Evaluation as a Tool for Research, Learning and Making Things"

E. Training videos now available online

Training videos from Introductory and Advanced Methods Workshops presented at the Center for Evidence-Based Crime Policy-Campbell Collaboration Joint Symposium on Evidence-Based Policy, held August 15 - 16, 2011 at George Mason University are now available on the Campbell website.

F. Upcoming events

19th Cochrane Colloquium - Madrid, Spain Dates: 19-22 October 2011 Location: Palacio de Congresos de Madrid, Spain
Workshop RA1 Beginning a Systematic Review Protocol, 1 November 2011, Belfast, UK Cochrane Centre.
Workshop on Conducting Systematic Reviews of Complex interventions using experimental treatments & quasi experimental designs, 25 November 2011, Oxford, UK Cochrane Centre.

G. Contributions to C2 Update

Best regards,

Heather Menzies Munthe-Kaas (Editor of C2 Update)
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Kort oppsummert! Nr.05

Kort oppsummert!
Nyhetsbrev fra Seksjon for velferdstjenester, Nasjonalt kunnskapssenter for helsetjenesten

Hovedtemaer i denne utgaven: DNA testing i politiarbeid, video- og kursmaterial om systematisk kunnskapsoppsummering

Ny Campbell publikasjon
Tilgjengelig video- og kursmaterial fra Campbell symposium og workshop
Campbells årlige kollokvium 2012
Evidens i Sverige
Kurs og konferanser

1. Ny Campbell publikasjon om DNA testing i politiarbeid

Skal DNA-testing blir rutine i politiarbeid? Resultatene fra en ny systematisk oversikt tyder på at DNA-tester er et verdifullt redskap for etterforskning av ulike forbrytelser. Bruk av DNA-test i politiarbeid vil kunne være et nyttig redskap i det daglige politiarbeid, og kan i tillegg brukes til å bygge opp DNA-databaser. Evidensen som støtter DNA-tester for tyveriforbrytelser har vist seg å være konsistent blant de inkluderte studiene. Når det gjelder mer alvorlige forbrytelser er evidensen svak, men resultatene peker i positiv retning.

2. Tilgjengelige video- og kursmaterial fra Campbell symposium og workshops

Evidence-Based Policing Workshop: Campbell Collaboration og Centre for Evidence Based Policing på George Mason University hadde et felles symposium i august; lenken til alle bidrag på Evidence-Based Policing Workshop, inkludert videos av alle presentasjoner finner du her. Flere av foredragsholdere er aktiv i Campbells Justisgruppe.
Hvordan lage systematiske oversikter og meta-analyser? Kursmaterialet og videoer for både nybegynnere og erfarne fra Campbell Collaboration pre-symposium workshops er tilgjengelig ved hjemmeside til Campbell Collaboration. Dette er på engelsk

3. Campbells årlige kollokvium i København, mai 2012

Etter to kollokvier i USA er Campbells årlige kollokvium tilbake i Norden. Kollokviet vil avholdes i København, 29-31 mai i 2012, og vil ha tittelen: "Better evidence for hard times". Programmet skal innholde faglige innlegg knyttet til både overordnende policyspørsmål og systematiske oversikter, og metodekurs innen kunnskapsoppsummering og meta-analyser. Påmelding åpnes i desember. Mer informasjon finner du her.

4. Nye rapporter utgitt av Sosialstyrelsen

Hvordan virker familierettede tiltak i forebyggende arbeid når foreldre skilles? Socialstyrelsen har granskat forskning om effekter av interventioner för att förebygga och hantera föräldrars konflikter och tvister om barn i samband med separationer. Det finns ett visst stöd för att föräldrautbildning och familjemedling kan ha positiva effekter.
Kartläggning och granskning av interventioner för våldsutsatta kvinnor med missbruksproblem. I denna rapport sammanställs och granskas utvärderade och icke utvärderade interventioner för våldsutsatta kvinnor med missbruksproblem. Man kan konstatera att det finns få utvärderingar av interventioner för våldutsatta kvinnor med missbruksproblem.

5. Kurs og konferanser

Kurs: "Hvorfor og hvordan? Evidens og effektmåling af sociale indsatser", 15. November 2011, Kobenhavn. Støder du konstant på krav om evidens og effektmåling i dit arbejde? Så er SFI´s introduktion til evidensbaseret arbejde og effektmåling på det sociale område noget for dig. Mer informasjon om kurset finner du her.
Konferanse: Evidensbaserad praktik 2011, Socialstyrelsens årliga konferens om evidensbaserad praktik. 22. November 2011, Stockholm. Konferensen kommer bland annat att ta upp hur stöd till praktiken - på praktikens villkor kan genomföras rent konkret. Program og skjema for påmelding finner du her.

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Kort oppsummert! Nr. 04!

Kort oppsummert! Nyhetsbrev fra Seksjon for velferdstjenester, Nasjonalt kunnskapssenter for helsetjenesten

Hovedtemaer i denne utgaven: Sosio-emosjonelle ferdigheter hos barn og unge, rusbehandling, bolig og helse.

1. Nyheter fra Campbell-nettverket

2. Måleegenskaper ved tester og kartleggingsverktøy for psykososiale tjenester

3. En kunnskapsoversikt over Modeller for rusbehandling

4. Rapport fra WHO om helsemessige effekter av dårlige boforhold

5. Evidens: Getting out of hospital?

1. Nye Campbell publikasjoner

Hva er effekten av Youth Empowerment Programs på unges selvfølelse og selvtillit? Også internasjonalt har interessen økt for programmer som fremmer unges selvfølelse og selvtillit, såkalte Youth Empowerment Programs. Disse programmene betraktes som en strategi for å utvikle unges psykososiale ressurser. Er Youth Empowerment Programs effektive i å forbedre unges kognitive og sosiale utvikling? Politikere og myndigheter har i økende grad etterspurt unges deltakelse i prosesser som berører deres liv og lokalsamfunnet generelt. Oppvekst er en kritisk fase der unge utvikler vaner og erfaringer som igjen kan påvirke deres velvære og robusthet gjennom livet. En ny systematisk oversikt fra Campbell-nettverket undersøker virkninger av såkalte Youth Empowerment Programs på unges utvikling og mestring. Oversikten konkluderer med at det trengs mer forskning om effekten av slike programmer på unges utvikling, og at det trengs videre utvikling av metoder og måleinstrumenter for å utfylle studier som handler om effekten av Youth Empowerment Programs. Rapporten kan lastes ned her

Klasseromsledelse vs. problematferd. Flere har vært bekymret for problematferd i klasserommet, og lærere har etterspurt hjelp for å kunne minske problematferd og for å lede arbeidet i klasserommet bedre. Finnes det effektive strategier for å redusere problematferd blant elevene? En ny systematisk oversikt fra Campbell-nettverket ser på effekten av lærernes strategier i klasseromsledelse for å redusere problematferd og aggresjon blant elevene. Oversikten konkluderer med at slike strategier muligens kan redusere problematferd. Samtidig konkluderer forfatterne med at det trengs mer forskning for å identifisere effektive komponenter av slike strategier og for å vurdere hvordan individuelle programelementer kan bidra til bedre utfall. Rapporten kan lastes ned her

Virker motivasjonsintervju mot bruk av narkotika og alkohol? Misbruk av narkotika og alkohol er et alvorlig og vedvarende problem både i Norge og på verdensbasis. En ny Campbell-oversikt stiller spørsmålet "Har motivasjonsintervju en effekt på å redusere bruk av narkotika og alkohol?". Den systematiske oversikten tyder på at de som mottok tilbud om motivasjonsintervju hadde større reduksjon i bruken av alkohol og narkotika enn de som ikke mottok dette tilbudet. Resultatene fra den systematiske Campbell-oversikten tyder også på at alternative tiltak kan være like effektive som motivasjonsintervju. Det trengs dermed mer forskning for å gi klare konklusjoner om effekten av motivasjonsintervju på bruk av narkotika og alkohol. Dette er en systematisk oversikt som både er registrert i Campbell og Cochrane biblioteket. Rapporten kan lastes ned her . Hovedforfatter er Geir Smedslund fra Nasjonalt kunnskapssenter for helsetjenesten. Motivasjonsintervju brukes i ulike sammenhenger, for eksempel i nødssituasjoner, traumatiske situasjoner og som behandlingstiltak for pasienter som misbruker alkohol. Royal College of Surgeons har nylig publisert retningslinjer for bruk av motivasjonsintervju som kan lastes ned her

2. Måleegenskaper ved tester og kartleggingsverktøy for psykososiale tjenester

Kunnskapssenteret har lansert et nytt nettsted som inneholder en samling evalueringsrapporter for måleegenskaper ved tester og diagnostiske metoder for psykisk helse, psykososiale problemer, evner og ferdigheter hos barn og voksne. Her finner du nettstedet!

3. En kunnskapsoversikt over Modeller for rusbehandling

En rapport fra Atferdssenteret gir en systematisk oppsummering av forskning som ser på effekten av ulike behandlingsmodeller for unge med rusbruk, særlig for unge under 20 år i en tidlig fase av rusbruk. Selv om det fleste kontrollerte studier av metodisk kvalitet foreligger for familie- og nærmiljøbaserte behandlingsmodeller, oppsummerer rapporten også studier vedrørende institusjonsbehandling og behandlingskollektiver for rus. Rapporten viser at resultatene er bedre ved behandling enn ved fravær av behandling, og familieterapi er bedre enn andre behandlingsmodeller utenfor institusjon. Forfatterne av rapporten er Christine Hassel Kristoffersen, Per Holth og Terje Ogden ved Atferdssenteret. Lenke til rapporten: http://bit.ly/lLzpxp

4. Rapport fra WHO om helsemessige effekter av dårlige boforhold

Et mål i den norske boligpolitikken er at alle skal kunne bo godt og trygt. Dårlige boforhold kan ha en rekke negative konsekvenser, blant annet når det gjelder helse. WHO har gitt ut en guide som viser hvordan en kan måle helsemessige effekter av dårlige boforhold. Guiden omfatter også en vurdering av økonomiske implikasjoner av dårlige boforhold. Forekomsten av radon, fukt, mugg, trangboddhet med mer kobles til utfall som astma, kreft og psykiske lidelser med videre. Dårlige boforhold er ofte også en konsekvens av dårlig økonomi, noe som vil kunne medføre kronisk stress. Høye bokostnader (renter og kostnader knyttet til vedlikehold) vil kunne forverre situasjonen. Også utformingen av boliger kan ha betydning, blant annet vil høyblokker kunne innebære større grad av sosial ekskludering og ensomhet for beboerne. Forfatterne skriver at: "The findings confirm that housing is a significant public health issue. However, to realize the large health potential associated with adequate, safe and healthy homes, joint action of health and non-health sectors is required." Rapporten "Environmental burden of disease associated with inadequate housing" finner du her

5. Ny rapport "Getting out of hospital?"fra Matrix Evidence

En ny rapport fra Matrix Evidence på vegne av Health Foundation oppsummerer effekten av flyttingen av akutt innleggelse og polikliniske tjenester fra sykehusene til kommunehelsetjenesten. Rapporten konkluderer med at dette ofte ble assosiert med bedre pasienttilfredshet. Rapporten finner du her

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C2 Update # 23: News from the Campbell Collaboration

C2 UDATE: NEWS FROM THE CAMPBELL COLLABORATION

(Resent newsletter because of broken links!)

In this issue:

A. Campbell Library: Recently published reviews, protocols and titles

B. Welcome to the Campbell Collaboration Process and Implementation Methods Subgroup website!

C. Joint CEBCP and Campbell Symposium and Methods Workshops at GMU, Fairfax

D. Next Stop Copenhagen: Save the date - Campbell Colloquium 2012

E. Campbell at the Stockholm Criminology Symposium 2011

F. New report on "Evidence for Social Policy and Practice"

G. Upcoming events

H. Contributions to C2 Update.

A. Campbell Library: Recently published reviews, protocols and titles Systematic reviews

Systematic reviews

Youth Empowerment Programs for Improving Self-Efficacy and Self-Esteem of Adolescents. There is increasing international focus on engaging youth through participatory programming as a strategy for developing adolescents' psychosocial assets. Are Youth Empowerment Programs effective strategies for improving young people's developmental outcomes?
Classroom management versus problem behavior. Disruptive behavior in the classroom is a perennial concern, and teachers have sought assistance to counter bad behavior and to better manage the classroom. Are there effective strategies to reduce problem student behavior?
Spatial displacement and diffusion of benefits among geographically focused policing initiatives. Widespread crime displacement stands to undermine the effects of geographically focused policing actions, whereas 'diffusion of crime control benefits' occurs when crime reductions are achieved in areas close to crime prevention interventions, even though those areas were not actually targeted by the intervention itself.
Does motivational interviewing help against drug and alcohol abuse? Alcohol and drug abuse is a serious and persistent problem worldwide. Does motivational interviewing have an effect on cutting down the use of drugs and alcohol? This is a co-registered review prepared jointly by the Campbell Collaboration and the Cochrane Collaboration.

Protocols

Displacement of crime and diffusion of crime control benefits in large-scale geographic areas.

Registered titles

B Welcome to the Campbell Collaboration Process and Implementation Methods Subgroup website!

For information on the Process and Implementation Methods Subgroup please visit the following website.

C. Successful Joint CEBCP and Campbell Symposium and Methods Workshops

Around 150 people, most of whom are engaged in systematic reviewing and meta-analysis in the social sciences, took part in the Campbell Methods Workshop in Introductory or Advanced Methods, August 15 at GMU, Fairfax. Around 300 people participated in the symposium, which covered panel sessions within Crime and Justice, Education, Social Welfare and International Development and the Users Group, the Awards Ceremony. The Special Plenary Panel asked "Has research made a difference?" The event was both inspiring and informative. Thanks to all who have attended and contributed. Workshop videos, pictures from the symposium, and press coverage of the symposium will be available at the GMU website and will soon be available at the Campbell website.

D. Next Stop Copenhagen - Campbell Colloquium 2012

The next Campbell Colloquium takes place in Copenhagen, Denmark, on 29.-31. May 2012. Further information will be available later this year at the Campbell website.

E. Campbell at the Stockholm Criminology Symposium 2011

David Wilson was among the contributors to The Stockholm Criminology Symposium 2011. He was discussant and chair of the session "Two decades of problem-solving justice: Findings and lessons from the USA".

F. New report on "Evidence for Social Policy and Practice"

Perspectives on how research and evidence can influence decision making, Public and Social Innovation, NESTA UK April 2011 "......From criminal justice, children's services to poverty reduction, this report contains essays from organisations using different methodologies and approaches to generate evidence and influence policy and practice in a number of service areas. The idea that policy and practice should be underpinned by rigorous evidence is internationally accepted, yet there is recognition that the level of rigour in evaluating 'what works' in social policy remains limited. In a time of public service reform and more decentralised decision making, the need for timely, accessible and reliable evidence is becoming ever more important. Link to the report.

G. Upcoming events

Workshop on Conducting Systematic Reviews of Complex interventions using experimental treatments & quasi experimental designs, 25 November 2011, Oxford, UK Cochrane Centre. This workshop is aimed at Cochrane Review Authors who are undertaking reviews of complex interventions using experimental treatments and quasi experimental designs including cluster randomized, controlled before and after studies and interrupted time series. Places available on a first come first served basis. To register an interest and for further information about this workshop, attendance criteria, and details about how to register please contact Nicola McDowell at the UK Cochrane Centre. Email: nmcdowell@cochrane.ac.uk Tel: +44 (0) 1865 516300.
FREE course Systematic Reviews for Policy and Practice, EIPPEE. The online version of this course starts 5 September 2011 and participants need to register before this date. For more information please contact Kim Reynolds: Email: k.reynolds@ioe-ac.uk. Tel:+44 (0)20 76126280

H. Contributions to C2 Update

Best regards,

Sabine Wollscheid (Editor of C2 Update)
info@c2admin.org
www.campbellcollaboration.org

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C2 Update # 23: News from the Campbell Collaboration

C2 UPDATE: NEWS FROM THE CAMPBELL COLLABORATION

In this issue:

A. Campbell Library: Recently published reviews, protocols and titles

B. Welcome to the Campbell Collaboration Process and Implementation Methods Subgroup website!

C. Joint CEBCP and Campbell Symposium and Methods Workshops at GMU, Fairfax

D. Next Stop Copenhagen: Save the date - Campbell Colloquium 2012

E. Campbell at the Stockholm Criminology Symposium 2011

F. New report on "Evidence for Social Policy and Practice"

G. Upcoming events

H. Contributions to C2 Update.

A. Campbell Library: Recently published reviews, protocols and titles Systematic reviews

Systematic Reviews

Youth Empowerment Programs for Improving Self-Efficacy and Self-Esteem of Adolescents There is increasing international focus on engaging youth through participatory programming as a strategy for developing adolescents' psychosocial assets. Are Youth Empowerment Programs effective strategies for improving young people's developmental outcomes?
Classroom management versus problem behavior Disruptive behavior in the classroom is a perennial concern, and teachers have sought assistance to counter bad behavior and to better manage the classroom. Are there effective strategies to reduce problem student behavior?
Spatial displacement and diffusion of benefits among geographically focused policing initiatives Widespread crime displacement stands to undermine the effects of geographically focused policing actions, whereas 'diffusion of crime control benefits' occurs when crime reductions are achieved in areas close to crime prevention interventions, even though those areas were not actually targeted by the intervention itself.
Does motivational interviewing help against drug and alcohol abuse? Alcohol and drug abuse is a serious and persistent problem worldwide. Does motivational interviewing have an effect on cutting down the use of drugs and alcohol? This is a co-registered review prepared jointly by the Campbell Collaboration and the Cochrane Collaboration.

Protocols

Displacement of crime and diffusion of crime control benefits in large-scale geographic areas

Registered titles

B. Welcome to the Campbell Collaboration Process and Implementation Methods Subgroup website!

For information on the Process and Implementation Methods Subgroup please click here.

C. Successful Joint CEBCP and Campbell Symposium and Methods Workshops

D. Next Stop Copenhagen - Campbell Colloquium 2012

The next Campbell Colloquium takes place in Copenhagen, Denmark, on 29.-31. May 2012. Further information will be available later this year on the Campbell website.

E. Campbell at the Stockholm Criminology Symposium 2011

F. New report on "Evidence for Social Policy and Practice"

G. Upcoming events

Workshop on Conducting Systematic Reviews of Complex interventions using experimental treatments & quasi experimental designs, 25 November 2011, Oxford, UK Cochrane Centre. This workshop is aimed at Cochrane Review Authors who are undertaking reviews of complex interventions using experimental treatments and quasi experimental designs including cluster randomized, controlled before and after studies and interrupted time series. Places available on a first come first served basis. To register an interest and for further information about this workshop, attendance criteria, and details about how to register please contact Nicola McDowell at the UK Cochrane Centre. Email: nmcdowell@cochrane.ac.uk Tel: +44 (0) 1865 516300.
FREE course Systematic Reviews for Policy and Practice, EIPPEE. The online version of this course starts 5 September 2011 and participants need to register before this date. For more information please contact Kim Reynolds: Email: k.reynolds@ioe-ac.uk. Tel:+44 (0)20 76126280

H. Contributions to C2 Update

Best regards, Sabine Wollscheid (Editor of C2 Update)

info@c2admin.org

www.campbellcollaboration.org

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Kort oppsummert! Nr. 03

Kort oppsummert! Nyhetsbrev fra Seksjon for velferdstjenester, Nasjonalt kunnskapssenter for helsetjenesten

Hovedtemaer i denne utgaven: politiarbeid, foreldreprogrammer og vold i nære relasjoner

Nyheter fra Campbell-nettverket
Ny rapport "Evidence for Social Policy and Practice", NESTA UK, 2011
Vold i nære relasjoner, medisinske aspekter ved voldtekt av barn og trafficking
The Stockholm Criminology Symposium
Campbell Symposium 2011, Washington D.C.: Påmelding og program

1. Nye Campbell publikasjoner om politiarbeid og foreldreprogrammer

Politiarbeid: I hvilken grad fører geografisk fokusert politiarbeid til forskyving av eller reduksjon av kriminalitet, spør forfatterne av den systematiske oversikten Spatial displacement and diffusion of benefits among geographically focused policing initiatives. Oversikten tyder på at geografisk fokusert politiarbeid fører til reduksjon av kriminalitet.
Foreldreprogrammer: Hvordan påvirker tiltak for unge foreldre deres psykososiale ferdigheter og barns utvikling, spør forfatterne av den systematiske oversikten Individual and Group Based Parenting for Improving Psychosocial Outcomes for Teenage Parents and Their Children. Foreldreprogrammer kan muligens forbedre samspill mellom barn og foreldre, men det trengs mer forskning, konkluderer forfatterne. Se også den tidligere publiserte oversikten Parent-training interventions to support intellectually disabled parents og oversikten Parent-training programmes for improving maternal psychosocial health.

2. Ny rapport "Evidence for Social Policy and Practice", NESTA UK

Rapporten "Evidence for Social Policy and Practice" omhandler erfaringer fra organisasjoner som bruker ulike metoder og framgangsmåter for å generere kunnskap og for å påvirke politiske og praktiske beslutninger i ulike velferdsområder, f.eks. kriminalomsorg og tjenester innen barnevern. For å sitere rapporten: "In a time of public service reform and more decentralised decision making, the need for timely, accessible and reliable evidence is becoming ever more important." Lenk til rapporten: http://bit.ly/lLzpxp

3. Vold i nære relasjoner, medisinske aspekter ved voldtekt av barn, trafficking

Vold i nære relasjoner er temaet i Evidensbaserad praktik, nr 2 2011, utgitt av Socialstyrelsen. Denne utgaven handler blant annet om utvikling av kunnskap og metoder samt formidling av kunnskap til ansatte i sosiale tjenester. "Nu gäller det att kunskapen och verktygen verkligen kommer till användning så att de som behöver samhällets stöd och hjälp kan få det", sier Anders Tegnell, chef för avdelningen för kunskapsstyrning. Rapporten kan lastes ned her. Vi viser også til den systematiske oversikten fra Campbell nettverket Cognitive behavioural therapy for men who physically abuse their female partner, tidligere omtalt i Kort oppsummert! Nr. 02.
Medisinske aspekter ved voldtekt og svikt av barn: Den siste utgaven av Virginia Child Protection newsletter oppdaterer kunnskap om medisinske aspekter ved voldtekt av barn, og spør om hvordan statlige programmer kan forebygge fedme blant barn. Nyhetsbrevet kan lastes ned her.
Grenseoverskridende menneskehandel ("Trafficking"): 2.515 mistanke hendelser ble registrert mellom 2008 og 2010 i USA, viser en rapport fra Justisdepartementet i USA. Blant disse hendelsene var 80 % hendelser relatert til seksuelle utnyttelse. Et pågående Campbell prosjekt om cross-border trafficking oppsummerer forskning om ulike strategier for å bekjempe grenseoverskridende menneskehandel, og ser på effekten av ulike tiltak for å forebygge menneskehandel.

4. The Stockholm Criminology Symposium 2011

The Stockholm Criminology symposium er en sentral møteplass for forskere, beslutningstakere og praktikere som vil holde seg oppdatert om de nyeste forskningsresultater av betydning for kriminalpolitikk. David Wilson og David Weisburd fra Campbell nettverket var representert på årets symposium, 13.-15. juli. Wilson ledet sesjonen "Two decades of problem-solving justice: Findings and lessons from the USA", og Weisburd holdt innlegg om "Community health and antisocial behavior at drug hot spots". Flere presentasjoner fra 2011 kan lastes ned her. Vi anbefaler, ikke minst, de presentasjonene fra Peter Neyroud, Jaap de Waard og Daniel Nagin.

5. Campbell Symposium 2011, Washington D.C.: Registrering til Campbell Symposium og workshops om kunnskapsoppsummering og meta-analyser, 15.-16. august 2011, Washington D.C. er gratis! Mer informasjon finner du her.

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C2 Update # 22: News from the Campbell Collaboration

C2 UPDATE: NEWS FROM THE CAMPBELL COLLABORATION

In this issue:

Save the date: Campbell Symposium and Training workshops, 15-16 August

Save the date: Campbell Symposium and Training workshops, 15-16 August

This year for the first time the Campbell Collaboration will hold a joint Symposium with the Centre for Evidence-Based Crime Policy (CEBCP) at George Mason University (GMU), at Fairfax campus of GMU, near Washington D.C. Monday, 15 August, is devoted to Training workshops, and Tuesday, 16 August, features panels on systematic reviews, an awards lunch, and a plenary session.

Training workshops, Monday, 15 August

Training sessions for beginners and for more advanced researchers, focus on intervention studies and are especially useful for individuals doing or planning a Campbell review. These workshops are otherwise general and could be useful to anyone interested in learning more about systematic reviews and meta-analysis.

The Beginners Track covers topics like problem formulation, literature searching, coding, and effect size calculations and elementary meta-analysis. We recommend those who register to attend the beginners track for the entire day. More information on the content can be found here
The Advanced Track covers topics like calculating effect sizes (advanced), fixed and random effects models, cluster adjustments in computing effect sizes, using robust standard errors for dependent effect sizes. We anticipate that those who register will pick and choose from these topics, and do not need to attend the whole day. Registration: Attendance to the Training workshops is free, but early registration is recommended as places are limited.

Symposium, Tuesday, 16 August

The Symposium will include panels on systematic reviews, awards lunch and plenary session, 16 August. The plenary session will be addressing the question "Has research made a difference, and what is the evidence?"

Registration: Attendance, to the Symposium is free, but advance registration will be required.

Program and registration details on the Training workshops and Symposium, will be announced shortly on the CEBCP website.

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C2update #21: News from the Campbell Collaboration

C2 UDATE: NEWS FROM THE CAMPBELL COLLABORATION

In this issue:

A. Boruch Award to Sandra Nutley

B. Mosteller Award to Betsy Becker

Boruch Award to Sandra Nutley

Professor Sandra M. Nutley has been given this year’s Robert Boruch Award for Distinctive Contribution to Research that Informs Public Policy. Prof. Nutley is head of the Research Unit of Research Utilization.

Professor Sandra M. Nutley, Chair of Public Management, University of Edinburgh, Business School, is the director of The Research Unit of Research Utilization.

One of her major contributions is the book “Using Evidence – How research can inform public services”. This includes a comprehensive review of current theoretical and empirical knowledge on how to use research in public policy. You find more information on Dr. Nutley’s scholarly activities on this webpage.

Mosteller Award to Betsy Becker

Dr. Betsy Jane Becker, Mode L. Stone Distinguished Professor of Educational Statistics, Florida State University, has been given this year’s award for her distinctive contributions to systematic reviewing. Dr. Becker has made numerous contributions to both the methodology and practice of research synthesis.

She is a founding member and past president of the Society for Research Synthesis Methodology, and serves as co-convener of the Methods Training Group for the Campbell Collaboration. She has also served as a member of the Technical Advisory Group for the What Works Clearinghouse.

The award reflects her contribution to both the practice of research synthesis and its methodology. She is well known for generously sharing her expertise with students who continue to push the field to provide high-quality evidence for decision-making in education, social welfare and crime and justice. Terri Pigott and Jeff Valentine of the Campbell Collaboration pointed out that she exemplifies many of the qualities of Fred Mosteller – a commitment to practical applications of statistics to improve society, and a personal concern for students.

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Kort oppsummert!

Nyhetsbrev fra Seksjon for velferdstjenester, Nasjonal kunnskapssenteret for helsetjenesten

I denne utgaven:

Nyheter fra Campbell-nettverket
Evidens i Sverige
Kurs og workshops
Bidrag til Kort oppsummert!

Nyheter fra Campbell-nettverket

Campbell Library

I den siste måneden ble det registrert både en systematisk oversikt og to protokoller i Campbell library som er relevant for temaområdene kriminalomsorgen/justis og sosial velferd.

Den nye systematiske oversikten, "Cognitive behavioural therapy for men who physically abuse their female partner", spør om kognitive atferdsterapi og liknende intervensjoner på voldelige menn i parforhold kan virke.

Protocols:

Vellykket treningsseminar om kunnskapsoppsummering

Treningsseminaret om hvordan lage kunnskapsoppsummering, 9.-10. mai, i regi av Campbell nettverket ble oppfattet som vellykket blant de 15 deltakerne, fra både forskning og forvaltning. Takket går til innsatsen av Professor Therese Pigott (Loyola University, Chicago) og Arild Bjørndal (RBUP Øst og Sør/UiO). Alle kan laste ned filene som ble brukt under kurset.

Evidens i Sverige

To nye rapporter utgitt av Sosialstyrelsen

Svensk och internationell forskning om sociala interventioners effekter: Utviklingen av evidensbasert praksis forutsetter kunnskap om intervensjonens effekter. Randomisert kontrollerende studier (RCT) og kvasi-experimentelle studier har dessuten de beste forutsetningenene til å gi valide resultater, blant all forskning. Denne rapporten sikter å kartlegge tilgangen til slike studier.
Debatten om Dodofågeln - spelar behandlingsmetoden någon roll i klientarbete?: Debatten om Dodofågelns hypotesen handler om effekter av sosiale intervensjoner. Forårsakes effektene av sosiale intervensjon av en for alle intervensjoner felles faktor (alliansen mellom terapeut og klient), eller forårsakes intervensjoners effekter av de bak liggende teoriene og teknikkene som anvendes i ulike intervensjoner?

Hvordan utnytte bruk av evidens i politikkutforming

Sir Peter Gluckman, Chief Science Advisor to the Prime Minister, New Zealand, argumenterer i sitt diskusjonspapir Towards better use of evidence in policy formation for bedre bruk av evidens i politikkutforming. "….The public good is undoubtedly advanced by knowledge-informed policy formation, evaluation and implementation."

Kurs og workshops

Workshop og kurs i "kunnskapsbasert politikkutforming", 7. juni, Nasjonalt kunnskapssenter for helsetjenesten, Oslo. Målgruppe er beslutningstakere i den sentrale helseforvaltningen, de regionale helseforetakene og helseavdelingene i kommunene. Et av målene er å øke deltagernes bevissthet og kunnskap om tilgjengelige verktøy og ressurser for kunnskapsbasert politikkutforming. Mer informasjon og påmelding.
Fagfolk og brukerorganisasjon vil drøfte forslaget om å tilby heroinbasert behandling til heroinavhengige, på Konsensuskonferanse om heroinbasert behandling. Påmeldingsfrist 1. juni!

Bidrag til Kort oppsummert!

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C2update #20: News from the Campbell Collaboration

C2 UDATE: NEWS FROM THE CAMPBELL COLLABORATION

In this issue:

A. Campbell International Development Group now registering systematic reviews

B. Campbell Library: Recently published reviews, protocols and titles

C. Martin Killias new co-chair of the Crime and Justice group

D. e-Consortium for researchers with Justice Practitioners

E. Video on lay health workers for mother and child health and infectious diseases

F. Upcoming events

G. Contributions to C2 Update.

A. Campbell International Development Group now registering systematic reviews

The scope of the International Development Group covers social and economic development interventions which aim to improve the quality of life for people in low- and middle-income countries. These include interventions in the areas of agriculture and rural development; banking and finance; transport, energy, water and sanitation infrastructure; social development; and governance.

B. Campbell Library: Recently published reviews, protocols and titles

Systematic reviews

Cognitive behavioural therapy for men who physically abuse their female partner Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) or programmes with elements of CBT are frequently used treatments for physically abusive men. What are the effects of these interventions on men's physical abuse of their female partners? [Update of the 2010 version]
Individual and Group Based Parenting for Improving Psychosocial Outcomes for Teenage Parents and Their Children How effective are parenting programmes in improving teenage parents' psychosocial outcomes and the children's developmental outcomes? [Update of the 2001 version]

Protocols

Registered titles

Tutoring programs to improve educational outcomes in children aged four to eleven

C. Martin Killias new co-chair of the Crime and Justice group

Martin Killias, Dr.iur. and MA (sociology), Co-Director of the Institute of Criminology and Professor at the University of Zurich, Switzerland, has been elected as co-chair of the Crime and Justice Group .

D. e-Consortium for researchers with Justice Practitioners

George Mason University's Center for Evidence-Based Crime Policy (CEBCP), in collaboration with the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), has formed an e-Consortium for University Centers and Researchers for Partnership with Justice Practitioners. Registration in the e-Consortium listing is limited to not-for-profit, accredited university or college educational entities and is freely accessible to all. For full details and to register please visit this webside.

E. Video on lay health workers for mother and child health and infectious diseases

In her video Claire Glenton (Nordic Cochrane Centre's Norwegian branch) and Sarah Rosenbaum from the Norwegian Knowledge Centre for the Health Services present the results of the Cochrane Effective Practice and Organisation of Care (EPOC) review on lay health workers for mother and child health and infectious diseases (Lewin et al, 2010). The aim of the video is to develop a format that also can be used for other Cochrane reviews. The target group is policy makers in low and middle income countries, and the plan is to carry out user tests among this group at a later stage. Until then, comments and feedback are appreciated and can be sent via YouTube or to Claire Glenton at the Nordic Cochrane Centre's Norwegian branch. Note: The program used, allows having captions for subtitles in another language. If anyone would like to translate the text to another language, please send a message to Claire Glenton and they will test this function out too.

F. Upcoming events

Three day systematic review course, 6-8 June 20111, Leuven, Belgium. The course will appeal to all those interested in quantitative and qualitative evidence synthesis. Registration deadline before May 6, 2011! Visit this Webside for program details and to download the subscription form

G. Contributions to C2 Update

Contributions to the next issues of C2 Update should be sent by e-mail to info@c2admin.org, with "C2 Update" in the subject line, before Thursday, 26.May. Unless you request otherwise, contributions may also be carried by other Campbell Collaborations news channels such as newsletters from our Coordinating Groups, and our website.

Best regards, Sabine Wollscheid (Editor of C2 Update)
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Kort oppsummert!
Nyhetsbrev fra Seksjon for velferdstjenester, Nasjonal kunnskapssenteret for helsetjenesten

I denne utgaven:
A. Seksjon for velferdstjenester er i gang!
B. Treningsseminar om kunnskapsoppsummering, 9./10. mai
C. Kunnskapsoversikt om omsorgslønn
D. Hvilke tiltak virker mot mobbing?
E. Nyheter fra Campbell-nettverket
F. Effektstudie om ekstra språktrening for barnehagebarn med norsk som andrespråk
G. Evidens i Danmark
H. Aktuelle temaer
I. Kurs og workshops
J. Rigorous Evidence Newsletter
K. Bidrag til Kort oppsummert!

A. Seksjon for velferdstjenester er i gang!
Nettverket av direktører for velferdsetatene og Nasjonalt kunnskapssenter for helsetjenesten har etablert en kunnskapssenter-funksjon for velferdstjenestene. I januar 2011 har Seksjon for velferdstjenester begynt sitt arbeid med oppbygging av et fagmiljø for kunnskapsoppsummering relatert til de ulike velferdsområdene. Seksjon for velferdstjenester er lokalisert i Kunnskapssenteret, og vil bygge videre på Campbell-samarbeidet.

Seksjonens visjon er å bidra til å forbedre velferdstjenestene. Dette skal skje gjennom å gi forvaltningen og sentrale beslutningstakere innenfor velferdstjenester kunnskapsbasert grunnlag for bedre besluttinger. En sentral arbeidsoppgave er å sammenstille og formidle kunnskap, særlig om effekt av virkemidler og tiltak.
Våre primære målgrupper er beslutningstakere innen politikk og forvaltning og relevante forsknings- og fagmiljøer.

Våre oppdragsgivere er Barne-, ungdoms- og familiedirektoratet, Helsedirektoratet, Husbanken, Integrerings- og Mangfoldsdirektoratet, Kriminalomsorgens sentrale forvaltning og Politidirektoratet.

B. Treningsseminar om kunnskapsoppsummering, 9./10. mai
To dagers kurs i å lage meta-analyser - 9. og 10. mai 2011 holder professor Terri Piggott (Loyola University, Chicago) og Arild Bjørndal (RBUP Øst og Sør/UiO) et metodekurs for forskere som ønsker å gjøre meta-analyser. Kurset passer både for nybegynnere (som bør lese litt om meta-analyser på forhånd) og de som har vært med på det før. Det avholdes på Kunnskapssenteret, Pilestredet Park, Oslo og blir en humørfylt gjennomgang av prinsipper for hvordan man slår sammen resultater fra flere studier som har prøvd å svare på samme spørsmål.

Påmelding til forsker Sabine Wollscheid (sabine.wollscheid@kunnskapssenteret.no). Ev. spørsmål kan rettes til Arild Bjørndal (ab@r-bup.no/92292963).

C. Kunnskapsoversikt om omsorgslønn
Velferdsseksjonen har startet arbeidet med en systematisk oversikt over studier som måler effekten av omsorgslønn, og over studier som undersøker hvordan mottagere av omsorgslønn og mottagere av omsorg opplever tiltaket. Omsorgslønn er en kommunal ytelse til pårørende eller frivillige omsorgsytere med omsorg for personer som har stort omsorgsbehov på grunn av alder, funksjonshemming eller sykdom. Oversikten skal ferdigstilles i løpet av høsten 2011.

D. Hvilke tiltak virker mot mobbing?
Seksjonsleder Eamonn Noonan innledet om ”Arbeid mot mobbing – hva virker?” på Kunnskapsdepartementets God Praksis-konferanse i januar. Innlegget kan sees på nett-tv på regjeringen.no. Velg foredrag nr 4 (Eamonn Noonan) og trykk på "auto" under lysbildene for at lysbildene skal komme opp i samsvar med foredraget.

E. Nyheter fra Campbell-nettverket
Velferdsseksjonen inkluderer det internasjonale hovedkontoret til forskningsnettverket Campbell Collaboration. Blant nettverkets nyere publikasjoner er:

Trengs det alltid mer forsking? - Karianne Hammerstrøm og Arild Bjørndal fra Campbell har bidratt med en lederartikkel i Cochrane library, hvor de drøfter om fravær av randomiserte kontrollerte forsøk i Cochrane-oversikter alltid medfører et behov for mer forskning.
Ny systematisk oversikt i Campbell Library - “Parent-training interventions to support intellectually disabled parents”. Forfatterne Esther Coren, Jemeela Hutchfield, Manuela Thomae og Carina Gustafsson spør om det finnes effektive strategier rettet mot psykisk utviklingshemmende foreldre for å redusere risiko for sviktende omsorg og påfølgende helse-, utviklings- og atferdsproblemer hos barn.

F. Effektstudie om ekstra språktrening for barnehagebarn med norsk som andrespråk
Stadig flere norske forskere tyr til kvantitative forskningsmetoder. En ny effektstudie ved Universitetet i Oslo vil avdekke både umiddelbare og langtidseffekter av ekstra språktrening for barnehagebarn med norsk som andrespråk.

G. Evidens i Danmark
Norge og Danmark møter felles utfordringer når det gjelder opprettholdelsen av velferdsstaten. Samfundsøkonomens aktuelle temanummer handler om ”Evidens, effekt og velfærdssamfundets holdbarhed”.
Gjesteredaktør er Merete Konnerup, leder av Campbell’s brukergruppe.

H. Aktuelle temaer
”Sårbare overganger” – Vi blir stadig eldre, og jo eldre vi blir desto høyere er sannsynligheten for at vi har sammensatte behov som tangerer ulike tjenester, som ofte er organisatorisk skilt fra hverandre. Den systematiske oversikten “Financial Integration across Health and Social Care: Evidence Review”, Centre for Health Economics and the Centre for Reviews and Dissemination, University of York, vurderer den internasjonale litteraturen om mekanismer relatert til blant annet finansielle ressurser, for å integrere omsorg både innenfor helsetjenester og på tvers av helse og omsorgstjenester.

I. Kurs og workshops

”Forskning ved fjæra” — workshop i kunnskapsbasert praksis, 23.-27. mai, Quality Spa & Resort Holmsbu. På kurset lærer du bl.a. å formulere spørsmål som er viktige for jobben du gjør, finne relevant forskningsbasert kunnskap som kan brukes til å besvare spørsmålene, samt kritisk vurdere både intern og ekstern validitet (gyldighet) av den forskningsbaserte kunnskapen. Fortsatt ledige plasser! Påmelding: http://www.kunnskapssenteret.no/holmsbu
The Nottingham Systematic Review Course 2011, 7.-10. juni, retter seg mot alle som vil fullføre ”a Cochrane-style review”.
Cochrane Colloquium “Scientific evidence for healthcare quality and patient safety”, 19. - 22. oktober 2011, Madrid. Registering åpen. Deadlines: workshop: 21 april; sammendrag: 29 april. For mer informasjon, se http://colloquium.cochrane.org/ og browse for mer informasjon om finansiell støtte og praktisk informasjon.

J. Rigorous Evidence Newsletter
Vil du vite mer om kunnskapsbasert forskning? Registrer deg på et månedelig nyhetsbrev fra Coalition for Evidence-Based Policy. Trykk her for å laste ned siste utgave fra mars 2011.

K. Bidrag til Kort oppsummert!
Har du tips til oss om studier, innovasjon eller tiltak innenfor velferdssektoren som kan være av interesse for andre? Sendt gjerne et bidrag, senest fredag 6. mai til sabine.wollscheid@kunnskapssenteret.no.

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C2 Update # 19: News from the Campbell Collaboration

C2 UDATE: NEWS FROM THE CAMPBELL COLLABORATION

In this issue:

A. New Editor of C2 Update

B. Campbell Library: Recently published systematic reviews, protocols and registered titles

C. Is more research always needed?

D. Campbell at the SREE spring conference

E. Ongoing discussion on Campbell reviews: "Scared straight"

F. Newly established Social Research Unit in Oslo

G. Job advertisement

H. Upcoming events

I. Newsletter of the Coalition for Evidence-Based Policy

J. Contributions to C2 Update.

A. New Editor of C2 Update

I would like to introduce myself as the new Editor of C2 Update, taking over from Camilla Chausse. My name is Sabine Wollscheid, and I have recently started as a researcher in the new Social Research Unit at the Norwegian Knowledge Centre for the Health Services. I have a doctoral degree in educational sociology ("Reading socialization in the family") from the University of Trier, Germany, and worked as a researcher at NOVA - Norwegian Social Research from 2008 until 2011. I am looking forward to this new assignment, and to working with you to continue and advance a broad professional dialogue on issues of current concern.

All the best, Sabine Wollscheid, Editor of C2 Update

B. Campbell Library: Recently published systematic reviews, protocols and registered titles

Systematic reviews

Parent training support for intellectually disabled parents. Intellectual disability may impact on an individual's capacity to parent a child effectively, while research suggests that the number of intellectually disabled people with children is increasing. Are there effective strategies to reduce the risk of neglectful care and resulting health, developmental and behavioral problems?

Protocols

Registered titles

C. Is more research always needed?

Karianne Hammerstrøm and Arild Bjørndal of Campbell have contributed an editorial in the Cochrane Library addressing the lack of RCTs in certain Cochrane reviews. When RCTs are problematic due to ethical or practical reasons, is the implication always that more research is needed?

D. Campbell at the SREE spring conference

Campbell was broadly represented at the SREE Spring conference "Building an Education Science: Investigating Mechanisms". Sandra Wilson chaired the "Social and Behavioral and Mechanisms in Education Symposium" where four recent systematic reviews in education from the Campbell Collaboration were presented.

E. Ongoing discussion on Campbell reviews: "Scared straight"

A revival of Scared Straight as a youth crime prevention program has raised attention on the Campbell review (Anthony Petrosino, John Buehler and Carolyn Turpin-Petrosino) of the program, which established that outcomes for the control group are better than for the treatment group. Read more about the current discussion here: The Daily Beast, Juvenile Justice and Department of Justice.

F. Newly established Social Research Unit in Oslo

In January 2011 a new Social Research Unit was established at the Norwegian Knowledge Centre for the Health Services, which will include the Head Office of the Campbell Collaboration. The Unit will produce and disseminate systematic reviews on social interventions and will work to promote the development of evidence-informed practice and policy in Norway. More about this in Norwegian.

G. Job advertisement

FACULTY POSITION in Evidence Based Social Intervention, Centre for Evidence-Based Intervention, Department of Social Policy & Social Work, University of Oxford, 32 Wellington Square, Oxford OX1 2ER, UK. The advertisement as .pdf-file is available here.

H. Upcoming events

The Nottingham Systematic Review Course 2011, 7-10 June. This course will appeal to all those interested in completing a Cochrane-style review.
Cochrane Colloquium 'Scientific evidence for healthcare quality and patient safety', 19 - 22 October 2011, Madrid. Registration is now open. Deadlines: Workshop submissions: 21 April; Abstract submissions: 29 April. For further information see colloquium.cochrane.org and browse for information regarding to Colloquium Stipends and practical advice.

I. Newsletter of the Coalition for Evidence-Based Policy

Register to a monthly email newsletter of the Coalition for Evidence-Based Policy (a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization). Click here for the March 2011 issue of Rigorous Evidence.

J. Contributions to C2 Update

Contributions to the next issues of C2 Update should be sent by e-mail to info@c2admin.org, with "C2 Update" in the subject line, before Wednesday 27. April. Unless you request otherwise, contributions may also be carried by other Campbell Collaborations news channels such as newsletters from our Coordinating Groups, and our website.

Best regards, Sabine Wollscheid (Editor of C2 Update)

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Methods Update #01 from the Campbell Collaboration

Encl. the inaugural newsletter of the Process and Implementation Methods Subgroup!

Research positions in new unit for social research in the Norwegian Knowledge Centre for the Health Services

We are pleased to announce the creation of a number of research positions to conduct systematic reviews in social policy. The positions are attached to a new unit for social research in the Norwegian Knowledge Centre for the Health Services, and will work alongside the Campbell Collaboration�s head office.

The advertisement is published in Norwegian and is available here: https://www.webcruiter.no/wcmain/advertviewpublic.aspx?oppdragsnr=852897414&culture_id=NB-NO&company_id=23255000&Link_source_id=&use_position_site_header=0

Candidates must have Norwegian and English.

Ledige forskerstillinger i seksjon for velferdsforskning - Nasjonalt kunnskapssenter for helsetjenesten

Vil du være med å videreutvikle en enhet som arbeider med kunnskapsbasert forvaltning og praksis innenfor politi, kriminalomsorg, barnevern, utdanning, integrering, boligsosiale tiltak, tilbakeføring til arbeidslivet og andre velferdstjenester?

Det er nå 1-3 ledige stillinger som forsker (kode 1108/1109/1110), og 1-2 ledige stillinger som forsker (kode 1183), i seksjon for velferdsforskning. Alle stillingene er treårige engasjementer, med mulighet for forlengelse.

Utlysningen kan leses i sin helhet her: https://www.webcruiter.no/wcmain/advertviewpublic.aspx?oppdragsnr=852897414&culture_id=NB-NO&company_id=23255000&use_position_site_header=0

Campbell Collaboration Infobrev #5

CAMPBELL COLLABORATION INFOBREV, NOVEMBER 2010

1. Fortsatt finansiering til Campbell Collaboration
2. Campbell etablerer faggruppe om utviklingsspørsmål
3. Inspirerende Cochrane & Campbell Colloquium 2010
4. Bidrag til Infobrev

1. Fortsatt finansiering til Campbell Collaboration
The Campbell Collaboration får fortsatt grunnfinansiering fra norske myndigheter i perioden 2011-2013. Organisasjonen fornyer dermed også avtalen med Nasjonalt kunnskapssenter for helsetjenesten, som har huset Campbells hovedkontor siden 2008.

- Vi ser på beslutningen om å fornye finansieringen som en tillitserklæring og kommer til å bygge videre på det gode arbeidet som er blitt gjort i organisasjonen de siste årene, sier styreleder i Campbell, Arild Bjørndal.

2. Campbell etablerer faggruppe om utviklingsspørsmål
The Campbell Collaboration etablerer en ny faggruppe som skal produsere kunnskapsoversikter om effekten av tiltak i lav- og mellomtinntekstland. Dette ble besluttet på organisasjonens styremøte i oktober.

Det er første gangen siden organisasjonen ble grunnlagt at det etableres en ny faggruppe. Den blir sidestilt med de eksisterende faggruppene innen sosial velferd, justis, utdanning, metode, og brukerperspektiv.

Den nye gruppa dannes blant annet som følge av Campbells partnerskap med International Initiative for Impact Evaluation (3ie) som ble inngått i 2009. De nye medlemmene til Campbells styre er Howard White, daglig leder i 3ie, og Peter Tugwell, professor ved University of Ottawa, Canada.

3. Inspirerende Cochrane & Campbell kollokvium 2010
820 mennesker fra 50 land deltok på årets felles Campbell & Cochrane Colloquium i Keystone, Colorado i oktober. Det er første gang søsterorganisasjonene holder årskonferansene sine sammen. Engasjerte deltakere - i hovedsak folk som jobber med å utvikle et godt kunnskapsgrunnlag for tiltak innen helse- og sosialspørsmål - bidro til å gjøre 500 arrangementer og 5 satellittmøter til en suksess!

Konferansen fornyet de tette båndene som tradisjonelt eksisterer mellom Cochrane og Campbell. Som Campbells direktør, Eamonn Noonan, poengterte i sitt plenumsinnlegg er "inspirasjonen til begge organisasjonene erkjennelsen av behovet for å fremme kunnskap over uvitenhet - ikke som et mål i seg selv, men som et middel i målsetningen om å bidra til å bedre folks liv."

Blant høydepunktene fra årets program finner du tidligere kongressrepresentant i USA Patricia Schroeder, den australske helsejournalisten Ray Moynihan, professor ved Bryn Mawr University Julia Littell, og sjefsredaktør i BMJ Publishing Group Fiona Godlee. David Weisburd fra George Mason University og Hebrew University holdt årets Jerry Lee Lecture om sin forskning innen "hot spots policing".
Du kan se plenumstalerne her http://www.cochrane.org/multimedia/multimedia-cochrane-colloquia-and-meetings/colloquium-colorado-2010.

4. Bidrag til Infobrev
Bidrag til neste utgave av Campbells Infobrev sendes per e-post til info@c2admin.org. Gi oss beskjed dersom du ikke ønsker at ditt bidrag skal brukes i andre sammenhenger, som f.eks. Campbells engelskspråklige nyhetsbrev eller på våre nettsider.

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C2 Update #18: News from the Campbell Collaboration

C2 UPDATE: NEWS FROM THE CAMPBELL COLLABORATION
#18 / 8 November 2010

In this issue:
1.   Farewell from the Editor (but not from C2 Update!)
2.   Joint Cochrane and Campbell Colloquium: An inspiring and energizing event
3.   Campbell Collaboration Steering Group meeting

a.   Continued funding for Campbell
b.   Establishment of LMIC group
c.   Streamlining the production of reviews

4.   Call for proposals: Reviews on development issues
5.   Education: SREE spring conference 2011
6.   Evidence & Policy
7.   Contributions to C2 Update

1. Farewell from the Editor (but not from C2 Update!)
This is the last newsletter I send out as Editor of C2 Update. I have been with the Campbell Collaboration since the beginning of 2008, when the head office was established in Oslo. I go on to work as Website Editor at NIVA, the Norwegian Institute for Water Research.

What I will truly miss from the Campbell Collaboration network is people's dedication and belief in systematic reviews as a tool for societal improvement. Rarely have I encountered such enthusiasm in my professional life - and I bring it with me as I move on. Thank you!

C2 Update continues to appear in your Inbox!

All the best,
Camilla Chausse
Information Manager

2. Joint Cochrane and Campbell Colloquium: An inspiring and energizing event
820 people, most of whom are engaged in the development of an evidence base for health and social interventions, joined to participate in the 500 events and 5 satellite meetings at this year's Joint Cochrane and Campbell Colloquium in Keystone, Colorado. The event was both inspiring and informative, and was most definitely international in scope - around 50 countries were represented. Read more about the event, and access slidecasts of plenary presentations.

3.   Campbell Collaboration Steering Group meeting
Campbell's Steering Group met in Colorado on the occasion of the Colloquium. Key decisions included:

a.   Continued funding for Campbell
The Norwegian Knowledge Centre for the Health Services will continue to host the Campbell Collaboration's head office for the period 2011-2013. The decision to renew core funding is seen as a vote of confidence in the work done within the Collaboration since the head office moved to Oslo. Read more

b.   Campbell establishes and International Development Group
The Campbell Collaboration has decided to form a new group which will produce systematic reviews on the effects of interventions in low and middle income countries. Read more

c.   Streamlining the production of reviews
As one of a series of initiatives to to reduce bottlenecks in the review process, the Steering Group adopted the following decision:
When referring a draft protocol to the Methods editor, the thematic group editor may make a recommendation that a methods review is not necessary. If the methods editor disagrees with this recommendation, within two weeks s/he will state the reason for this and proceed with a review.

In cases where a methods edit is necessary, the methods editor will decide whether or not the draft needs to be sent for external review.

The same procedure will apply to draft reviews.

4. Call for proposals: Reviews on development issues
The International Initiative for Impact Evaluation (3ie) has joined with the UK Department for International Development (DFID) and the Australian Aid agency (AusAid), to launch a call for proposals for systematic reviews of key policy questions within development. 59 studies will be commissioned in February 2011. The application deadline is November 29th, 2010. Read more

5. Education: SREE spring conference 2011

Building an Education Science: Investigating Mechanisms
When: March 3-5 2011
Where: Washington DC, USA

The theme for SREE's spring 2011 research conference focuses attention on the need to advance beyond pragmatic education research in order to build an evidence-based science made up of explanatory theories of educational mechanisms. Campbell's Mark Lipsey and Sandra Wilson will have a training session in meta-analysis at the event. Read more

6. Evidence & Policy, vol. 6, no. 3
The latest issue of Evidence & Policy (Volume 6, Number 3) is now available online.

In the current issue:

Editorial: Closing the gap between evidence and policy, Annette Boaz and David Gough

RESEARCH

Better evidence for better commissioning: a study of the evidence base of generic social care commissioning guides in the UK
Can knowledge management enhance technology adoption in healthcare?: A review of the literature
Are there bases for evidence-based health policy in Switzerland? Factors influencing the extent of evaluation activity in health policy in the Swiss cantons
Some Canadian contributions to understanding knowledge mobilisation

DEBATE

Issues in conducting and disseminating brief reviews of evidence
Enhancing the contribution of research councils to the generation of evidence to inform policy making

7. Contributions to C2 Update
Contributions to the next issue of C2 Update should be sent by e-mail to info@c2admin.org, with "C2 Update" in the subject line. Unless you request otherwise, contributions may also be carried by other Campbell Collaboration news channels such as newsletters from our Coordinating Groups, and our web site.

Best regards,
Camilla Chausse (Information manager)
info@c2admin.org
www.campbellcollaboration.org

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C2 Update #17: News from the Campbell Collaboration

C2 UPDATE: NEWS FROM THE CAMPBELL COLLABORATION
#17 / September 2010

In this issue:

Follow us on Facebook and Twitter!
Joint Cochrane and Campbell Colloquium

All roads lead to Keystone
Campbell Collaboration Annual meeting
Campbell Exhibit Booth

Campbell Steering Group meeting - invitation to nominate topics
Reviewer resource: Effect size calculator
Reviewer resource: New information retrieval guide
Systematic Review: Uncertainty around efficiency of advocacy interventions
Systematic Review: Treatment Foster Care shows promise
New title in the Campbell Library
Contributions to C2 Update

1. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter!
You can now follow news and updates from the Campbell Collaboration on
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Campbell-Collaboration/155517641139668 and on
Twitter: http://twitter.com/C2update

2. Joint Cochrane and Campbell Colloquium , Keystone, Colorado, 18-22 October

All roads lead to Keystone
The Joint Colloquium of the Cochrane and Campbell Collaborations is approaching fast, but there is still time to register for what promises to be the most important event of the year for people interested in systematic reviews and evidence-based policy and practice. Join us in Keystone, Colorado 18-22 October!

Campbell Collaboration Annual meeting
We invite you to join our Annual meeting at the Keystone Colloquium.

Time: Wednesday, October 20th, 16.30-17.30.
Place: Shavano Peak

On the agenda: Report from the Chair and discussion. This is an opportunity to ask questions and find out more about Campbell.

Campbell Exhibit Booth
Information about our network and review titles will be available at our exhibit booth. Come see us during one of the breaks to learn more!

3. Campbell Steering Group meeting - invitation to nominate topics

The Campbell Collaboration Steering Group is meeting in Keystone, 17-19 October, and we invite people in and around Campbell to nominate topics for the agenda. The deadline for submission of agenda items is Thursday, September 30th. Please send your contributions to info@c2admin.org.

Please see section 10 of the Plan of Governance for details on how to submit items.

4. Reviewer resource: Effect size calculator

We are pleased to publish the Meta-Analysis Effect Size Calculator in our Resource Center, as a new tool for systematic reviewers. The calculator is web based and is designed to facilitate the computation of effect sizes for meta-analysis. It has been developed by David Wilson of George Mason University and Campbell's Crime and Justice Group.

5. Reviewer resource: New information retrieval guide

The Campbell Collaboration's Information Retrieval Methods Group has just published their new guide to information retrieval for systematic reviews: Searching for studies: A guide to information retrieval for Campbell Systematic Reviews.

The guide replaces the previous Information Retrieval Policy Brief, and aims to provide general guidance to reviewers and to establish minimum standards for key information retrieval tasks. Although the guide speaks specifically to individuals planning to conduct a Campbell review, the policies, procedures and guidelines are applicable to anyone interested in implementing information retrieval methods that maximise coverage and minimise bias during the information retrieval process. It will also be useful to librarians who may wish to consult this guide as a reference source.

6. Systematic Review: Uncertainty around efficiency of advocacy interventions

Advocacy interventions aim to offer women who are abused by their partner support and information to enable them to help themselves. Although results for this kind of intervention are promising, more research is needed to draw conclusions about effectiveness. This is the main conclusion in the Campbell review Advocacy Interventions to reduce or eliminate violence and promote the physical and psychosocial well-being of women. Read more about the review.

7. Systematic Review: Treatment Foster Care shows promise

Treatment foster care is a promising intervention for children and youth who are at risk of placement in restrictive settings. However, more research needs to be conducted to get conclusive results. These are the main findings in the systematic review that won this year's Leonard E. Gibbs Award, Treatment Foster Care for improving outcomes in children and young people. Read more about the review.

8. New title in the Campbell Library

The effect of microcredit on women's control over household spending in developing countries (Title)

9. Contributions to C2 Update

Contributions to the next issue of C2 Update should be sent by e-mail to the Editor at info@c2admin.org, with "C2 Update" in the subject line. Unless you request otherwise, contributions may also be carried by other Campbell Collaboration news channels such as newsletters from our Coordinating Groups, and our web site.

Best regards,
Camilla Chausse (Information manager)
info@c2admin.org
www.campbellcollaboration.org

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C2 Update #16: News from the Campbell Collaboration

C2 UPDATE: NEWS FROM THE CAMPBELL COLLABORATION
#16 / August 2010

In this issue:

Leonard E. Gibbs Award 2010 awarded
New titles and protocols in the Campbell Library
Event: Keystone Colloquium - Joint symposium on Cochrane-Campbell Methods
DFID review funding alert update
Event: The Nottingham Systematic Review Course 2011
Event: Evidence 2010
Event: The Evaluation Conclave 2010
Contributions to C2 Update

1. Leonard E. Gibbs Award 2010 awarded
The winners of the Leonard E. Gibbs Award for a review published by the Social Welfare Coordinating Group in 2008-2009 are Geraldine Macdonald, Professor of Social Work at Queen's University Belfast, and William Turner, Lecturer at the School for Policy Studes, University of Bristol. They are awarded the prize for the review, Treatment Foster Care for improving outcomes in children and young people. Read more about the prize and the winners.

2. New titles and protocols in the Campbell Library

Protocols:

Titles:

3. Keystone: Joint symposium on Cochrane-Campbell Methods
Sender: Ian Shemilt [i.shemilt@uea.ac.uk]

The Cochrane Methods Executive and the Campbell Methods Coordinating Group invite you to attend a joint symposium on Cochrane-Campbell Methods at the Keystone colloquium. The symposium will take place on Monday 18 October, 09.30-13.45 (room TBC - consult the final colloquium program) - feel free to drop in and out as your schedule allows.

Leading Cochrane and Campbell methodologists will present key current methods issues and challenges faced in the preparation and maintenance of Cochrane and Campbell reviews. Each presentation will be followed by audience discussion moderated by session chairs. The symposium will also discuss how we can improve collaboration between Cochrane and Campbell methodologists, including the potential for more joint activities and outputs.

We particularly welcome the participation of authors, editors and others concerned with practical issues around the implementation of methods developments in reviews, as well as members of the various methods constituencies of the two collaborations.

Chairs: Tony Marston, Hans van der Wouden and David Wilson.
Topics: Fixed and random effects models; Assessment of funnel plot asymmetry; Non-randomised studies.
Presenters: Julian Higgins, Michael Borenstein, Jonathan Sterne, Larry Hedges, George Wells and Mark Lipsey.

Refreshments and lunch will be provided. Contact Ian Shemilt for further details.

4. DFID review funding alert update

The UK Department for International Development (DFID) will commission 20 systematic reviews. The call is part of a pilot systematic review project that aims to strengthen evidence-informed decision making. Read more about the call.

5. Event: The Nottingham Systematic Review Course 2011
Sender: Lindsey Air [Lindsey.Air@nottingham.ac.uk]

Where: The University of Nottingham, UK
When: 7-10 June 2011

This course will appeal to all those interested in completing a Cochrane-style review. Experienced tutors and facilitators will be available to give you practical and individual advice. Study methods: Small group teaching, workshops, library-based interactive tutorials with hands on practical work at computer stations and group work. Read the opinions of a former delegate on the Nottingham Systematic Review Course recently published in BMJ Careers.

Please contact Lindsey Air +44 (0)115 823 1287, or e-mail: lindsey.air@nottingham.ac.uk
Website: http://szg.cochrane.org/en/events.html to download an application form.

6. Event: Evidence 2010 - Transforming healthcare

Where: BMA House, London, England
When: 1 - 2 November 2010

Implementing cost-effective change based on evidence is the key challenge for health systems around the world. This conference brings together evidence creators and evidence users to define the processes for implementing best clinical practice and forging efficient and cost-effective solutions. More information about the event.

7. Event: The Evaluation Conclave 2010

Where: New Dehli, India
When: 25 - 28 October 2010

The Evaluation conclave will bring together sector experts, leading practitioners, thought leaders and development professionals from across the globe. This event will be the first-of-its-kind in South Asia. The theme of the conclave is "Making Evaluation Matter". The theme encompasses an approach to evaluation that starts with relevance and context and with a broad understanding of who evaluation should serve. More information about the event.

8. Contributions to C2 Update

Contributions to the next issue of C2 Update should be sent by e-mail to the Editor at info@c2admin.org, with "C2 Update" in the subject line. Unless you request otherwise, contributions may also be carried by other Campbell Collaboration news channels such as newsletters from our Coordinating Groups, and our web site.

Best regards,
Camilla Chausse (Information manager)
info@c2admin.org
www.campbellcollaboration.org

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Request for international experience with �mandatory impact evaluation� on behalf of the WHO Advisory Committee on Health Research

Please see e-mail from Mekdes Kebede/Andy Oxman regarding legislation/regulation mandating impact evaluations. Replies should be directly sent to Mekdes.Kebede@kunnskapssenteret.no.

Dear all,

I am sending this message on behalf of Andy Oxman.

We are undertaking a review of international experience with �mandatory impact evaluation� (see below). We are doing this on behalf of the WHO Advisory Committee on Health Research (ACHR). The purpose of the review is to inform advice from ACHR as to whether WHO should develop a framework for mandatory impact evaluation.

We would be grateful if you could

1.    Let us know of any relevant legislation
2.    Suggest other people that we should contact who might be knowledgeable about specific examples of legislation in various countries around the world ( including people knowledgeable about the examples of legislations listed below)

The objective of the review is to identify jurisdictions or international organisations that have legislation or regulation mandating impact evaluations and to learn from their experience. We will include any legislation or regulation that might be relevant to establishing mandatory impact evaluation, whether successful or not. �Mandatory impact evaluation� includes obligatory assessment of the likely impacts of public programmes before they are launched or impact evaluations after they are launched.

We will include legislation that

�    establishes only limited requirements
�    only applies to a limited range of programmes, or
�    applies to areas other than health, social welfare, education or justice, but may nonetheless provide important lessons.

Examples of relevant legislation include legislation or regulations establishing:

�    The Management Control Division at DIPRES in Chile
�    SINERGIA in Colombia
�    CONEVAL in Mexico
�    The Government-Wide Monitoring and Evaluation System in South Africa
�    The Spanish National Agency for the Evaluation of Public Policies and Quality of Services
�     Article 67 of the 2007 constitution in Thailand, which mandates a participatory health and environmental impact assessment, before any public programme that might affect health, natural resources, or the environment can be started
�     Articles 10 and 11 of the 2007 National Health Act in Thailand, which mandate the government to transparently provide adequate information, and give the community and individuals the right to request for and participate in the assessment of the health impact of public policies
�     NICE in the UK
�    The Institute of Education Sciences in the US Department of Education
�    The Independent Evaluation Group in the World Bank

Some additional background information is provided below.

Best regards,
Mekdes Kebede
Senior Advisor
Norwegian Knowledge Centre for the Health Services
Mekdes.Kebede@kunnskapssenteret.no

Background

The review is being undertaken as follow-up to a viewpoint that was published in The Lancet earlier this year (Oxman AD, Bjørndal A, Becerra-Posada F, et al. A framework for mandatory impact evaluation to ensure well informed public policy decisions. Lancet 2010; 375:427�31.).In the viewpoint we argued that governments should recognise their political and ethical obligations to make well-informed decisions and evaluate the impacts of their programmes in legislation. To facilitate the development and passage of such legislation, we have suggested that WHO should develop a framework for formal commitments by governments to improve the use of research evidence (�mandatory impact evaluations�).

The rationale for developing a framework is that formal commitments (legislation) and an international framework to help design these could increase the likelihood that good intentions regarding the use of research evidence to inform policy will be translated into effective actions. However, legislation mandating impact evaluations could also have undesirable effects, such as inefficient bureaucratic processes, inappropriate inhibition or delay of promising programmes, and litigation around the interpretation of evidence. Potential downsides of such legislation, as well as the potential benefits, need careful consideration and debate to ensure that any legislation that is developed is designed to maximise the chances of success and minimise the risks of undesirable consequences. Deciding whether to develop a framework, and if so, the design of a framework should be informed by a review of relevant international experience.

Key elements of a framework would likely include commitments to:
�    Adequate funding
�    Development of capacity of both researchers to undertake evaluative research and to support policymakers� needs for research, and of policymakers� understanding and ability to use research appropriately
�    Organisational structures or processes to support more systematic and transparent use of research evidence to inform decisions before starting new programmes
�    Rigorous prospective impact evaluations of programmes, including
o    Planning evaluations in advance rather than as an afterthought
o    Ensuring clear objectives that are aligned to the programmes� goals
o    Measurement of important outcomes as well as processes
o    Processes for prioritising which programmes are most in need of evaluation

�    Effective mechanisms for managing conflicts of interests
�    Involvement of the public, including civil society organisations, unions and professional organisations
�    International collaboration to ensure that knowledge and learning are shared, to reduce unnecessary duplication of efforts, and to help develop capacity
�    Avoidance of bureaucratic ineffective structures
�    Monitoring and evaluation of the implementation and impacts of the legislation

Commitments such as these are needed to ensure politically and ethically responsible investments in programmes to improve health. They can help ensure that good intentions do more good than harm and that appropriate use of research evidence and impact evaluations become an expected element of decisions about public programmes rather than an optional add-on.

Please do not hesitate to let me know if you have any questions about this project.

Thanks for your help!

Andy

Campbell Collaboration Infobrev # 4

CAMPBELL COLLABORATION INFOBREV, JUNI 2010

Innhold:

Cochrane & Campbell Colloquium 2010
Vellykket kurs og møter i Oslo i juni
Campbells David Weisburd vinner Stockholm Criminology Prize
Nye systematiske oversikter under arbeid
Bidrag til Campbell Collaborations Infobrev

1. Cochrane & Campbell Colloquium 2010

Hva: Cochrane & Campbell Colloquium 2010 - Bringing Evidence-Based Decision-Making to New Heights
Hvor: Keystone resort, Colorado, USA
Når: 18. - 22. oktober 2010

I år holder vi vår årlige konferanse i samarbeid med vår søsterorganisasjon innen helse, Cochrane Collaboration.
- Dette er konferansen for deg som planlegger eller jobber med en kunnskapsoversikt! Disse dagene blir en festival for alle som på denne måten prøver å bidra til oversikt og beslutningsstøtte i sitt fagfelt. Faglig påfyll, mange flinke og hyggelige mennesker, flotte omgivelser - det er mange gode grunner til å dra til kollokviet, sier Arild Bjørndal, styreleder i Campbell.

Konferansen vil blant annet tilby plenumstalere av internasjonalt format, som tidligere kongressmedlem i USA Pat Schroeder og den anerkjente kriminologen David Weisburd. Rekordmange workshoper (101), postere (172) og presentasjoner (128) er registrert. Det er allerede flere forhåndspåmeldte enn noen gang tidligere.

Frist for tidlig registrering (og rabattert pris på $849) er den 6. juli! Mer om konferansen, programmet, og påmelding finner du på nettsidene.

2. Vellykket kurs og møter i Oslo i juni

Andre uka i juni arrangerte Campbell både kurs om systematiske oversikter for forskere, og temamøter med forvaltningen innen sosial, justis og utdanning.

A. Kurs om systematiske oversikter
Det var stor interesse for todagers kurset om systematiske oversikter, som ble fulltegnet. Kurset ble holdt av Campbells metodeekspert Terri Pigott, professor ved Loyola University, Chicago. Deltakere fra mange forskjellige utdannings- og forskningsinstitusjoner var med. Dersom du kunne tenke deg å delta i et framtidig kurs kan du sende en e-post til info@c2admin.org.

B. Temamøter
Justis: Juvenile justice: What works to reduce repeat offending?
Kriminalomsorgsavdelingen i Justisdepartementet var vertskap for et seminar med den internasjonalt anerkjente forskeren Mark Lipsey med tittelen "(Juvenile) Justice: What works to reduce repeat offending?". Professor Lipsey argumenterte for nytten av oppsummert kunnskap. Han har i flere år jobbet med å oppsummere effekten av tiltak mot ungdomskriminalitet og har sett positive resultater av at hans anbefalinger er blitt fulgt i praksis. Lipsey er direktør for Peabody Research Institute ved Vanderbilt University i USA.

Utdanning: Tiltak mot skolefrafall og effektforskning i utdanningssektoren
Utdanningsdepartementet var vertskap for et seminar om tiltak mot skolefrafall og effektforskning i utdanningssektoren. Dr. Sandra Wilson, fra Peabody Research Institute ved Vanderbilt University, presentere de preliminære resultatene av en Campbell-oversikt under arbeid om forebygging av og tiltak mot frafall i skolen.

Prof. Paul Connolly, Centre for Effective Education ved Queens University Belfast; og prof. Gary Ritter, College of Education ved University of Arkansas, snakket om effektforskning i udanningssektoren i henholdsvis Storbritannia og USA.

Sosial: Barns velferd - Risikofaktorer, beskyttelsesfaktorer og kunnskapsbasert praksis
Prof. Aron Shlonsky fra Factor Inwentash School of Social Work ved University of Toronto presenterte resultater fra pågående forskning om forskjellige typer vurderingsverktøy i barnevernet. Han har sett på effekten av kontekstuelle og statistiske verktøy. Shlonsky er involvert i å evaluere effekten av et statistisk måleverktøy som blir innført i staten Ontario. Forskningen hans så langt viser at statistiske verktøy er bedre til å forutse risiko for framtidig skade av barn enn kontekstuelle verktøy. Han poengterte samtidig han at kliniske vurderinger alltid vil være en viktig del av bildet i barnevernssaker.

Dersom du vil vite mer om noen av disse temaene, eller vil komme i kontakt med noen av foredragsholderne, kan du sende oss en e-post: info@c2admin.org.

3. Campbells David Weisburd vinner Stockholm Criminology Prize

Kriminolog David Weisburd ble tildelt Stockholm Criminology Prize i en seremoni 15. juni. Prisen ble delt ut av Sveriges justisminister Beatrice Ask under Stockholm Criminology Symposium. Prisen regnes som den mest prestisjetunge på sitt felt.

Professor Weisburd vinner prisen for sin forskning rundt kriminalitets "hot spots". Denne nye og viktige forskningen viser at politiet potensielt kan jobbe mye mer effektivt ved å konsentrere kriminalitetsbekjempende innsats om noen få godt definerte geografiske områder med høy kriminalitet, såkalte "hot spots". Forskningsresultatene er presentert i en ny rapport, Importance of place in policing.

Weisburd er professor ved Hebrew University, Israel og George Mason University, USA, og styremedlem i Campbell.

4. Nye systematiske oversikter under arbeid

Alle våre systematiske oversikter og informasjon om oversikter under arbeid (titler og protokoller) finner du i Campbell Library.

5. Bidrag til Campbell Collaborations Infobrev

Bidrag til neste utgave av Campbells Infobrev sendes per e-post til redaktøren på info@c2admin.org. Gi oss beskjed dersom du ikke ønsker at ditt bidrag skal brukes i andre sammenhenger, som f.eks. Campbells engelskspråklige nyhetsbrev eller på våre nettsider.

Med vennlig hilsen
Camilla Chausse
informasjonsleder
E-post: info@c2admin.org
Web: www.campbellcollaboration.org

Bruk følgende adresse dersom du ønsker å abonnere på nyhetsbrev fra oss, eller melde deg av vår e-postliste: www.campbellcollaboration.org/subscribe/index.php

C2 Update #15: News from the Campbell Collaboration

C2 UPDATE: NEWS FROM THE CAMPBELL COLLABORATION
#15 / June 2010

In this issue:
1. Note from the Editor
2. Cochrane/Campbell Colloquium News: record number of early registrations, workshops, abstracts and oral presentations!
3. New titles and protocols

4. New appointments in Campbell
a. Gary Ritter joins our Steering Group
b. Sandra Wilson is new editor for the Education Group

5. Campbell Collaboration Awards
a. Julian Higgins wins Mosteller Award
b. Boruch Award goes to Lawrence Sherman

6. David Weisburd awarded Stockholm Criminology Prize
7. TIME magazine references Campbell research
8. Campbell Library in use!
9. Wanted: Volunteers for study on trends in literature searches
10. Research funding webinars
11. Evidence & Policy in six European countries - special issue now available
12. Contributions to C2 Update

1. Note from the Editor

It has been a busy May and June in the Campbell Collaboration. In addition to several new appointments, we have announced this year's winners of Campbell's Mosteller and Boruch Awards. Also, David Weisburd of the Crime and Justice group has been awarded the prestigious Stockholm Criminology Prize. You can read more about all of this below.

In June, the Campbell Secretariat in Oslo hosted one of our bi-annual Steering Group meetings. In connection with this, we organized a successful and fully booked two-day training session in systematic reviews for Norwegian researchers, as well as sectoral meetings with policy makers in the justice, education and welfare sectors.

We wish our readers a good summer, and will be back with a new issue of C2 Update in August.

Don't forget to register for the joint Cochrane/Campbell Colloquium in Keystone, Denver in October. Early-bird registration discount ends on July 6th!

2. Colloquium News: record number of early registrations, workshops, abstracts and oral presentations!

Preparation for the first joint Colloquium of the Cochrane and Campbell Collaborations continues apace. Four major plenaries are planned, including keynote speakers former Congresswoman Pat Schroeder, Stockholm prize winner David Weisburd, and Google Health Advisory Council member Bob Wachter. A record number of workshops (101), posters (172), and oral presentations (128), have been accepted. More people have registered this far in advance than ever before.

Make sure you take advantage of the $150 USD early-bird discount by registering before 6th July.

3. New titles and protocols

4. New appointments in Campbell

a. Gary Ritter joins our Steering Group
The Campbell Collaboration is pleased to announce that Gary W. Ritter has joined our Steering Group. He takes the position of Co-Chair for the Education Coordinating Group, filling the second seat alongside Paul Connolly.

He is an Associate Professor of Education and Public Policy and holder of the Endowed Chair in Education Policy in the Department of Education Reform at the University of Arkansas. Ritter is also the Associate Director of the inter-disciplinary Public Policy Ph.D. program and the Director of the new Office for Education Policy at the University of Arkansas, which aims to be a resource for policymakers in thoughtful decision-making. Read more...

b. Sandra Wilson appointed new editor for the Education Group
We welcome Sandra Wilson as Editor for Campbell's Education Group. Wilson is Associate Director and a Senior Research Associate at the Peabody Research Institute at Vanderbilt University. Her professional interests are in the areas of research synthesis and meta-analysis, program evaluation, research methodology, and the effectiveness of interventions for preventing antisocial behavior.

Dr. Wilson has been involved in the Campbell Collaboration since its inception as the author of several systematic reviews, a peer reviewer and a member of the advisory committee for the Education Coordinating Group. Read more...

5. Campbell Collaboration Awards

a. Julian Higgins wins Mosteller Award
Julian Higgins, Senior Statistician at the MRC Biostatistics Unit in Cambridge, UK, receives the award for his important contributions to systematic reviewing both in the Campbell and Cochrane Collaborations. Higgins is one of the lead Editors of the current Cochrane Handbook, and has authored several of its chapters. Read more...

b. Boruch Award goes to Lawrence Sherman
Professor Lawrence Sherman a leading figure in the growth of experimental criminology wins this year's Boruch Award. The prize is awarded for his long standing work in advancing evidence-based policy in the field of crime and justice.

Prof. Sherman, a prolific writer and researcher, co-founded the Campbell Crime and Justice Group in 2000 and continues to serve as a member on its Steering Committee. Sherman has played a major role in promoting experimental field studies as the key to evidence-based policing practices. Read more...

6. Weisburd awarded Stockholm Criminology Prize

The prize, the most prestigious in its field, was awarded to David Weisburd by the Swedish Minister for Justice, Beatrice Ask, at a ceremony on June 15, in conjunction with the Stockholm Criminology Symposium.

Prof. Weisburd, who is Co-chair of Campbell's Crime and Justice Group, was awarded the prize for a series of experiments showing that intensified police patrol at high crime "hot spots" does not merely push crime around. This line of research encourages police around the world to concentrate crime prevention efforts at less than 5% of all street corners and addresses where over 50% of all urban crime occurs, yielding far less total crime than with conventional patrol patterns. Read more...

7. TIME magazine references Campbell research

In its recent article "How to Deprogram Bullies: Teaching Kindness 101", TIME magazine is positive to anti-bullying programs, citing information from the Campbell review School-Based Programs to Reduce Bullying and Victimization.

Journalist Maia Szalavitz writes:
"In December, the Campbell Collaboration, an international research network, published an examination of decades of data from the bewildering array of school anti-bullying programs (with names like Expect Respect, Youth Matters and S.S.GRIN) and found that the ones that work best have many different elements - including engaging and training parents - and last the longest, sometimes for years."

8. The Campbell Library is in use!

Since we started counting in February, we have had about 3000 downloaded documents a week, and we are getting close to 40 000 downloaded reviews. Add this URL to your favourites: www.campbellcollaboration.org/library.php.

9. Volunteers for study on trends in literature searches
Sender: Melissa Ratajeski [mar@pitt.edu]

Volunteers are wanted to participate in a study to identify trends in conducting literature searches to support systematic reviews.
The study is a survey designed to collect data and will include questions regarding participants' background, systematic review topic, and specifics on search strategies such as names of resources utilized and time spent searching. The information will be collected two times over the course of several months.

The maximum time required to complete the survey will be 45 minutes. Most of the information we are collecting is routinely documented during the process of conducting a systematic review. Details of the systematic review projects will be kept confidential and survey results will be kept in safe storage. There are no foreseeable risks associated with this project. Your participation is voluntary, and you may withdraw from this project at any time.

Prerequisites: To participate in the study you must currently be involved in literature searches to support a systematic review, or plan to in the near future. However, because we are collecting data prospectively, searching should not have taken place prior to enrollment.

If you are interested in participating, please send an email to Ahlam Saleh at saleha@pitt.edu.
Feel free to forward this message to others not on this listserv.

Questions regarding this study should be directed to:

Ahlam Saleh, MD, MLS; Reference Librarian; University of Pittsburgh, Health Sciences Library System; saleha@pitt.edu; tel: (+1) 412.648.2166
Melissa Ratajeski, MLIS, RLAT; Reference Librarian; University of Pittsburgh, Health Sciences Library System; mar@pitt.edu

10. Research funding webinars

The National Center for Special Education Research and the National Center for Education Research within the Institute of Education Sciences in the US will host a series of webinars related to research funding opportunities between May and August. Topics include:

The Application Process
Grant Writing Workshop
Grant Writing Workshops for Exploration Projects
Grant Writing workshop for Development and Innovation Projects
Grant Writing Workshop for Efficacy and Replication Projects
Grant Writing Workshop for Research on the Education on the Education Workforce

For more information regarding webinar topics, dates and registration process, please visit: http://ies.ed.gov/funding/webinars/.

11. Evidence & Policy special issue - Evidence and policy in six European countries
Sender: Claire Sollars [claire.sollars@bristol.ac.uk]

The Evidence & Policy special issue - Evidence and policy in six European countries: diverse approaches and common challenges - is now available, you can read the editorial free online.

Evidence & Policy is currently offering a free online trial during which time you can access all online content, as available to subscribers.

IN THE CURRENT ISSUE:

Guest editorial: Evidence and policy in six European countries: diverse approaches and common challenges Sandra Nutley, Sarah Morton, Tobias Jung and Annette Boaz

RESEARCH

Systems thinking, knowledge and action: towards better models and methods; Allan Best and Bev Holmes
Linking research, policy and practice in welfare services and education in Norway; Terje Ogden, Freja Ulvestad Kärki and Katrine Stegenborg Teigen
Evidence and policy: the case of social care services in Sweden; Haluk Soydan
Evidence-based policy and practice in social services in Iceland; Halldór Sig Guðmundsson, Sigríður Jónsdóttir and Sigrún Júlíusdóttir
Linking research and policy in Scotland; Tobias Jung, Sandra Nutley, Sarah Morton and Ann Millar
Linking research and policy in Dutch healthcare: infrastructure, innovations and impacts; Marleen Bekker, Stans van Egmond, Rik Wehrens, Kim Putters and Roland Bal
An exploration of evidence-based policy in Ireland: health and social inclusion; Patricia Kennedy, Tomas de Brún, Mary O'Reilly-de Brún and Anne MacFarlane

The journal is available as part of the Policy Press journals combination packages.

12. Contributions to C2 Update

Contributions to the next issue of C2 Update should be sent by e-mail to the Editor at info@c2admin.org, with "C2 Update" in the subject line. Unless you request otherwise, contributions may also be carried by other Campbell Collaboration news channels such as newsletters from our Coordinating Groups, and our web site.

Best regards,
Camilla Chausse (Information manager)
info@c2admin.org
www.campbellcollaboration.org

To subscribe or unsubscribe to C2 Update by e-mail, please go to: http://www.campbellcollaboration.org/subscribe/index.php
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C2 Update #15: News from the Campbell Collaboration

C2 UPDATE: NEWS FROM THE CAMPBELL COLLABORATION
#15 / 23 June 2010

Content:
1.   Note from the Editor
2.   Cochrane/Campbell Colloquium news: record number of early registrations, workshops, abstracts and oral presentations!
3.   New titles and protocols

4.   New appointments in Campbell
a.   Gary Ritter joins our Steering Group
b.   Sandra Wilson is new editor for the Education Group

5.   Campbell Collaboration Awards
a.   Julian Higgins wins Mosteller Award
b.   Boruch Award goes to Lawrence Sherman

6.   David Weisburd awarded Stockholm Criminology Prize
7.   TIME magazine references Campbell research
8.   Campbell Library in use!
9.   Wanted: Volunteers for study on trends in literature searches
10.   Research funding webinars
11.   Evidence & Policy in six European countries - special issue now available
12.   Contributions to C2 Update

3. New titles and protocols

4. New appointments in Campbell

a. Gary Ritter joins our Steering Group
The Campbell Collaboration is pleased to announce that Gary W. Ritter has joined our Steering Group. He takes the position of Co-Chair for the Education Coordinating Group, filling the second seat alongside Paul Connolly.
He is an Associate Professor of Education and Public Policy and holder of the Endowed Chair in Education Policy in the Department of Education Reform at the University of Arkansas. Ritter is also the Associate Director of the inter-disciplinary Public Policy Ph.D. program and the Director of the new Office for Education Policy at the University of Arkansas, which aims to be a resource for policymakers in thoughtful decision-making. Read more...

b. Sandra Wilson appointed new editor for the Education Group
We welcome Sandra Wilson as Editor for Campbell's Education Group. Wilson is Associate Director and a Senior Research Associate at the Peabody Research Institute at Vanderbilt University. Her professional interests are in the areas of research synthesis and meta-analysis, program evaluation, research methodology, and the effectiveness of interventions for preventing antisocial behavior.
Dr. Wilson has been involved in the Campbell Collaboration since its inception as the author of several systematic reviews, a peer reviewer and a member of the advisory committee for the Education Coordinating Group. Read more...

5. Campbell Collaboration Awards

a. Julian Higgins wins Mosteller Award
Julian Higgins, Senior Statistician at the MRC Biostatistics Unit in Cambridge, UK, receives the award for his important contributions to systematic reviewing both in the Campbell and Cochrane Collaborations. Higgins is one of the lead Editors of the current Cochrane Handbook, and has authored several of its chapters. Read more...

b. Boruch Award goes to Lawrence Sherman
Professor Lawrence Sherman a leading figure in the growth of experimental criminology wins this year's Boruch Award. The prize is awarded for his long standing work in advancing evidence-based policy in the field of crime and justice.
Prof. Sherman, a prolific writer and researcher, co-founded the Campbell Crime and Justice Group in 2000 and continues to serve as a member on its Steering Committee. Sherman has played a major role in promoting experimental field studies as the key to evidence-based policing practices. Read more...

Ahlam Saleh, MD, MLS; Reference Librarian; University of Pittsburgh, Health Sciences Library System; saleha@pitt.edu; tel: (+1) 412.648.2166
Melissa Ratajeski, MLIS, RLAT; Reference Librarian; University of Pittsburgh, Health Sciences Library System; mar@pitt.edu

The Application Process
Grant Writing Workshop
Grant Writing Workshops for Exploration Projects
Grant Writing workshop for Development and Innovation Projects
Grant Writing Workshop for Efficacy and Replication Projects
Grant Writing Workshop for Research on the Education on the Education Workforce

For more information regarding webinar topics, dates and registration process, please visit: http://ies.ed.gov/funding/webinars/

Systems thinking, knowledge and action: towards better models and methods; Allan Best and Bev Holmes
Linking research, policy and practice in welfare services and education in Norway; Terje Ogden, Freja Ulvestad Kärki and Katrine Stegenborg Teigen
Evidence and policy: the case of social care services in Sweden; Haluk Soydan
Evidence-based policy and practice in social services in Iceland; Halldór Sig Guðmundsson, Sigríður Jónsdóttir and Sigrún Júlíusdóttir
Linking research and policy in Scotland; Tobias Jung, Sandra Nutley, Sarah Morton and Ann Millar
Linking research and policy in Dutch healthcare: infrastructure, innovations and impacts; Marleen Bekker, Stans van Egmond, Rik Wehrens, Kim Putters and Roland Bal
An exploration of evidence-based policy in Ireland: health and social inclusion; Patricia Kennedy, Tomas de Brún, Mary O'Reilly-de Brún and Anne MacFarlane

The journal is available as part of the Policy Press journals combination packages.

12. Contributions to C2 Update

Contributions to the next issue of C2 Update should be sent by e-mail to the Editor at info@c2admin.org, with "C2 Update" in the subject line.

Unless you request otherwise, contributions may also be carried by other Campbell Collaboration news channels such as newsletters from our Coordinating Groups, and our web site.

Best regards,
Camilla Chausse (Information manager)
info@c2admin.org
www.campbellcollaboration.org

To subscribe or unsubscribe to C2 Update by e-mail, please go to: http://www.campbellcollaboration.org/subscribe/index.php
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C2 Update, # 14: News from The Campbell Collaboration

C2 UPDATE: NEWS FROM THE CAMPBELL COLLABORATION
# 14 / April 29th 2010

Content:
1. Call for nominations for Boruch and Mosteller awards

2. Newly available systematic reviews, titles and protocols
A. Titles: Education
B. Protocol: Education

3. Invited to the Norwegian Ministry of Education & Research
4. Research Watch selects "exceptional" Campbell review
5. Event: Training session in Oslo, 8-9 June
6. Event: 2010 Stockholm Criminology Symposium
7. New Co-convenor for Campbell and Cochrane Economics Methods Group
8. Event: Meta-analysis course in Copenhagen, 15-16 June
9. Event: The Nottingham Systematic Review Course 2010
10. Contributions to C2 Update

1. Call for award nominations!

Nominations are now being accepted for two Campbell Collaboration awards, the Mosteller Award and the Boruch Award. Both will be presented at Campbell's Annual Colloquium in Keystone, Colorado in the US, 18 - 22 October 2010.

The Frederick Mosteller Award for Distinctive Contributions to Systematic Reviews is presented to an individual who has made an important contribution to the theory, method or practice of systematic reviewing in education, criminology and social welfare.

The Robert Boruch Award for Evidence-Based Research in Public Policy is given for research that informs public policy in education, criminology and social welfare.

Nomination procedure
To nominate someone for either of these awards, please send a letter of nomination (two pages maximum) describing the nominee's fitness for the award and the nominee's to Jeff Valentine (jeff.valentine@louisville.edu). Please include a letter of nomination (two pages maximum) describing the nominee's fitness for the award, and also the nominee's CV.

The nomination deadline for both awards is Friday, 21 May 2010.

2. Newly available systematic reviews, titles and protocols

Education titles:
Interventions to improve executive functioning in children and adults with traumatic brain injury - NEW

The effectiveness of Multiple Comprehension Strategies Instruction (MCSI) for Improving Reading Comprehension in 4th-8th Grade Students

Enhancing communication for older adults with hearing impairment

The effect of early childhood education programs on cognitive and social development of children birth to 6 years of age

Education protocol:
Cooperative Learning Instruction on Science Achievement for Secondary and Early Post-Secondary Students

3. Invited by Norway's Ministry of Education

At the request of Norway's Ministry of Education, the authors of the Campbell systematic review School-Based Programs to Reduce Bullying and Victimization, David P. Farrington and Maria M. Ttofi, presented their research in Oslo recently. In Norway, reduction of bullying in schools is a high priority.

Speaking to representatives of government departments, they highlighted the importance of systematic reviews, stressing the value of independence, lack of bias and the careful high quality review of all existing research on effectiveness. As Farrington said, "A systematic review is the Rolls Royce of research."

The authors made it clear that they are not in the business of selling anti-bullying programs. In fact, they say that there is no one perfect program. Rather they suggest the examination of which program elements are associated with higher success rates.

Campbell CEO Eamonn Noonan noted that we may not be doing things contrary to the evidence, but we are certainly doing things in the absence of evidence. Yet we have the skills and the tools needed to produce reliable systematic reviews of the effectiveness of interventions in education.

Farrington argued that "Our politicians must justify the spending of our tax money by getting the evidence." He urged an accreditation system for programs found to be effective and referred to one precedent for this approach in the prison service in the UK.

Access Farrington and Ttofi's presentation from this event. You can also read a short article about the review.

4. Research Watch selects "exceptional" Campbell review

The Campbell review Kinship care for the safety, permanency, and well-being of children removed from the home for maltreatment has been profiled by Research Watch, an inter-university collaborative learning partnership that tracks the major journals monthly. Part of the Canadian Child Welfare Research Portal, the group selects and produces concise reviews of exceptional articles on child welfare.

Research Watch commends the methods utilized for Campbell systematic reviews such as transparency, vetting by experts and rigorousness. This same Campbell review earlier won the Leonard E. Gibbs Award for the finest systematic review published in 2007-2008.

Read Research Watch's summary of the review.

5. Systematic review training workshop in Oslo

The Campbell Collaboration invites Nordic researchers to take part in a two-day Systematic Review Training Workshop.

Where: Knowledge Centre for the Health Services, Oslo, Norway
When: 8.-9. June 2010 (2 days of training)
Language: English
Cost: Participation in the workshop is free of charge. Participants must cover their own travel and accommodation costs.

The workshop is aimed at researchers who are �

interested in learning about the purpose and rationale of systematic reviews, effect measurement and quantitative social research
interested in undertaking a systematic review
completing a Campbell-style systematic review

The training focuses on both lecture and small group work, including a trial literature search and a meta-analysis. Individuals will have the opportunity to work with the details of their own review question.

Trainers: Therese Pigott (Loyola University Chicago, USA), Arild Bjørndal (Knowledge Centre for the Health Services, Oslo) and Eamonn Noonan (Campbell Collaboration)

The registration deadline is 27 May 2010.

Learn more and register for the event.

6. Event: 2010 Stockholm Criminology Symposium

Date: 14-16 June 2010
Location: Stockholm, Sweden

The Stockholm Criminology Symposium is an annual event featuring over 500 attendees from close to 40 countries. Campbell's own David Weisburd will be awarded the prestigious Stockholm Criminology Prize in a ceremony at the City Hall on the evening of June 15, followed by a gala dinner.

7. New Co-convenor for Campbell and Cochrane Economics Methods Group
Sender: Ian Shemilt [I.Shemilt@uea.ac.uk]

Dawn Craig has become a new Co-convenor of the Campbell and Cochrane Economics Methods Group (CCEMG), sharing a lead role for the Group on health economics and systematic review methods. Dawn is a Research Fellow on the NHS Economic Evaluation Database (NHS EED) project in the Centre for Reviews and Dissemination, University of York. As well as the general research areas within health economics that the NHS EED project covers, she has interests in the area of decision modelling for health economic evaluation. Dawn has been an active member of the CCEMG for several years and will continue to act as the main link between the CCEMG and the NHS EED project.

8. Event: Meta-analysis course in Copenhagen

Course participants will learn the art and fundamentals of statistical meta-analysis as a research synthesis tool.

Place: SFI - The Danish National Centre for Social Research, Copenhagen
Cost: Participation in the workshop is free of charge. Participants must cover their own travel and accommodation costs.

The course will be held by Therese Pigott, editor and co-chair of the Campbell Collaboration Methods Group, and Associate Professor in Research Methodology, School of Education, Loyola University Chicago.

Programme
Mon. 14/06 Afternoon session: Introduction to Campbell Collaboration and systematic review (recommended as a prerequisite for the full day sessions)
Tues. 15/06 Full day session: Introduction to meta-analysis
Wed. 16/06 Full day session: Intermediate meta-analysis

To register or for further information please contact msa@sfi.dk.
Please R.S.V.P latest June 1.

9. Event: The Nottingham Systematic Review Course 2010
Sender: Lindsey Air [Lindsey.Air@nottingham.ac.uk]

Date: 18 - 21 May 2010
Location: The University of Nottingham, UK

This course will appeal to all those interested in completing a Cochrane-style review. Experienced tutors and facilitators will be available to give you practical and individual advice. Study methods: Small group teaching, workshops, library-based interactive tutorials with hands on practical work at computer stations and group work. Read the opinions of a former delegate on the Nottingham Systematic Review Course recently published in BMJ Careers. http://careers.bmj.com/careers/advice/view-article.html?id=20000296

Please contact Lindsey Air +44 (0)115 823 1287, email lindsey.air@nottingham.ac.uk, or visit http://szg.cochrane.org/en/events.html to download an application form.

10. Contributions to C2 Update

Contributions to the next issue of C2 Update should be sent by e-mail to the Editor at info@c2admin.org, with "C2 Update" in the subject line.

Unless you request otherwise, contributions may also be carried by other Campbell Collaboration news channels such as newsletters from our Coordinating Groups, and our web site.

Best Regards,
Camilla Chausse (Communications Advisor)
E-mail: info@c2admin.org
Web: www.campbellcollaboration.org

To subscribe or unsubscribe to C2 Update by e-mail, please go to: http://www.campbellcollaboration.org/subscribe/index.php
To access previous issues, please go to: http://www.campbellcollaboration.org/Previous_issues/index.php

Infobrev fra The Campbell Collaboration # 3

Campbell Collaboration Infobrev, april 2010

Innhold:
1. Kurs om systematiske oversikter, 8. og 9. juni
2. Anti-mobberapport presentert for Kunnskapsdepartementet
3. Neste utgave av Campbells Collaboration Infobrev (på norsk)

1. Kurs om systematiske oversikter
The Campbell Collaboration inviterer nordiske forskere til å delta i en todagers workshop om systematiske oversikter.

Sted: Nasjonalt kunnskapssenter for helsetjenesten, Oslo
Dato: 8. og 9. juni 2010
Kostnad: Kurset er gratis. Deltakere må selv dekke reise- og oppholdskostnader.

Undervisningen vil være på engelsk.

Kurset er myntet på forskere som:

vil lære mer om formålet med og tankegangen bak en systematisk oversikt, effektmåling og kvantitativ sosialforskning.
har lyst til å produsere en systematisk oversikt.
allerede jobber med en systematisk oversikt.

Undervisere: Therese Pigott (Loyola University Chicago, USA), Arild Bjørndal (Nasjonalt kunnskapssenter for helsetjenesten, Oslo), og Eamonn Noonan (The Campbell Collaboration, Oslo).

Påmeldingsfrist: 27. mai 2010.
Send spørsmål til: info@c2admin.org

Mer informasjon og påmelding

2. Campbell oversikt om mobbing presentert for Kunnskapsdepartementet

På forespørsel fra Kunnskapsdepartementet presenterte forfatterne av den systematiske oversikten School-based Programs to Reduce Bullying and Victimization, David P. Farrington og Maria M. Ttofi, sine funn i Oslo i april.

Mobbing er stadig et tema av offentlig interesse og det blir mer og mer forskning på det. Ulike tiltak og programmer er iverksatt for å bekjempe problemet, men disse har sjelden vært vurdert. Resultatene av evalueringen som er gjort i denne systematiske oversikten er postive. Man fant at samlede, skolebaserte anti-mobbeprogrammer ofte er effektive i å redusere mobbing. Samtidig, påpekte forfatterne, finnes det ikke noe perfekt anti-mobbeprogram. Derfor er det viktig at man ser på hvilke programelementer som har best effekt.

Campbells direktør Eamonn Noonan poengterte at selv om man ikke med vilje implementerer tiltak som viser seg å ha negative konsekvenser, så skjer det fordi man mangler kunnskap.
- Det kan vi heldigvis unngå ved å bruke de verktøyene vi nå har for å lage god oppsummert forskning innen utdanning, sa han videre.

- Politikere må kunne forsvare bruken av skattepenger ved å vise til eksisterende kunnskap, sa forfatter David Farrington. Han anbefalte at det opprettes et akkrediterinssystem for effektive anti-mobbeprogrammer.

Les Farringtons og Ttofis presentasjon
Les Campbells artikkel om oversikten

3. Neste utgave av Campbell Collaborations Infobrev

Bidrag til neste utgave av Campbells Infobrev sendes per e-post til redaktøren på info@c2admin.org.

Gi oss beskjed dersom du ikke ønsker at ditt bidrag skal brukes i andre sammenhenger, som f.eks. Campbells engelskspråklige nyhetsbrev eller på våre nettsider.

Med vennlig hilsen
Camilla Chausse
informasjonsleder
E-post: info@c2admin.org
Web: www.campbellcollaboration.org

Bruk følgende adresse dersom du ønsker å abonnere på nyhetsbrev fra oss, eller melde deg av vår e-postliste: www.campbellcollaboration.org/subscribe/index.php

Campbell Colloquium Bulletin #1/2010

CAMPBELL COLLOQUIUM BULLETIN # 1 / 9 March 2010

Newsletter for the Joint Colloquium of the Campbell and Cochrane Collaborations, Keystone, Colorado, 18-22 October 2010

Join Us for the First Joint Colloquium of the Campbell and Cochrane Collaborations

18 � 22 October 2010

Keystone, Colorado, USA

Registration is now open! www.regonline.com/colloquium2010

Is acupuncture effective for shoulder and low back pain? How can we best prevent juvenile delinquency? What is the optimal blood pressure target in people with hypertension?

Each day, healthcare providers, policy makers, educators, researchers, and citizens across the world ask themselves questions such as these, and The Cochrane and Campbell Collaborations are dedicated to finding the answers. By systematically and critically reviewing the literature on pressing topics in medicine, health care, education, crime, and social welfare, they strive to answer the question, �What works?�

The University of Colorado Denver is proud to host the first Joint Colloquium of The Campbell and Cochrane Collaborations�Bringing evidence-based decision-making to new heights�in Keystone, Colorado, USA, on October 18-22, 2010. The conference will feature 800-1200 attendees from leading research and policy-making organizations around the world. The primary focus of the Joint Colloquium will be the methodology behind systematic reviews and meta-analyses of the effectiveness of interventions and programs in the fields of health and social care.

In the era of skyrocketing costs and healthcare reform, research comparing cost effectiveness and outcomes is increasingly being used to identify which interventions are the most effective, the costs, benefits, and potential harms of interventions, as well as knowledge gaps that may exist. The Cochrane and Campbell organizations are leaders in providing the evidence for informed decision-making.

This Colloquium represents the first time these groups will join forces, and represents the 18th annual Cochrane and the 10th annual Campbell Colloquia.

Why should I come??

Location: Only a 90-minute drive from Denver, Keystone, Colorado is located high in the Rocky Mountains, with easy access to a plethora of outdoor activities, including hiking, mountain biking, sailing, fishing, and golf. Visitors will also have the opportunity to visit national parks, historic mining towns, and sample some of Denver�s cultural offerings.

Workshops: Over 100 hands-on workshops on topics such as social media, research methods, and meta-analysis.

Oral sessions: Select from 80 oral sessions on searching and information retrieval, consumer involvement, training and support, prioritization, methodological work (e.g. qualitative and quantitative synthesis), and editorial processes.

Poster sessions: View over 150 posters on education and training, global health and equity, statistical methods, and other topics.

International networking: 800-1200 attendees from leading research and policy-making organizations around the world.

Plenary sessions: Learn from experts on topics ranging from global crises to convincing skeptics, inclusion of low and middle income countries, and others.

Speakers: Internationally respected leaders in health and social sciences, including Patricia Schroeder (former U.S. Congresswoman from Colorado), Bob Wachter, M.D. (Professor and Associate Chairman of the Department of Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco and national leader in patient safety and healthcare quality), Ida Sims, MD, PhD. (Director, Center for Clinical and Translational Informatics, UCSF) and David Weisburd (holder of the Stockholm Prize for Criminology).

Social events: Join us for a Western style barn dance, opening gala, and the annual Jerry Lee lecture and reception. Join the Cochrane Collaboration half marathon team for the Rock �n Roll Denver Half Marathon on October 17!

Why do we call it a Colloquium?

A colloquium is an academic activity, typically involving a lecture by an academic about his or her work to colleagues. The audience is expected to ask questions and to evaluate the work presented. Colloquia provide scholars with the opportunity to face and respond to criticism in the early stages of the development of new ideas.

For more information, please see the event website.

We welcome your questions and will be pleased to provide additional information: please do not hesitate to contact the local organizer Robert Dellavalle MD, PhD, MSPH, by phone: +011 303.399.8020 x2475, or by email: Robert.Dellavalle@ucdenver.edu.

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C2 Update, # 13: News from The Campbell Collaboration

Content:

1. New systematic reviews, titles and protocols

A. Systematic reviews: Crime & Justice
B. Titles: Crime & Justice
C. Titles: Social Welfare
D. Titles: Education
E. Protocols: Crime & Justice
F. Protocols: Education

2. New Co-Chair for the Education Group

3. Call for abstracts and workshop proposals for the Joint Colloquium of the Campbell & Cochrane Collaborations

4. Funding opportunities

5. The Equity Field becomes the Campbell and Cochrane Equity Methods Group

6. New issue of Evidence & Policy

7. Meta-analysis training programme in London

8. Systematic review training workshop in Belgium

9. Contributions to C2 Update

1. New systematic reviews, titles and protocols

A. Systematic reviews: Crime & Justice

B. Titles: Crime & Justice

A Systematic Review of Research on the Effects of Arrest for Misdemeanor Domestic Violence

C. Titles: Social Welfare

Interventions supporting informal caregivers of community living adults in need of support due to psychiatric or psychosocial problems

D. Titles: Education

E. Protocols: Crime and Justice

Use of DNA Testing in Police Investigative Work for Increasing Suspect Identification, Arrest, Conviction, and Case Clearance

F. Protocols: Education

The effects of K-12 school enrollment interventions in developing nations

2. New Co-Chair for the Education Group

The Campbell Collaboration announces that Paul Connolly has taken on the role of Co-Chair for the Education Group. A Professor of Education at Queen's University Belfast, he also holds the position of Donald Dewar Visiting Chair in Social Justice and Public Policy at the University of Glasgow. Professor Connolly is Founding Editor of the international, peer-reviewed journal Effective Education and Founding Director of the Centre for Effective Education at Queen's, which currently runs more randomised controlled trials than any other educational research centre in the UK or Ireland.

A sociologist by training, he is best known for his research on issues of inequality and diversity in early childhood. Professor Connolly is also a trained statistician and is the author of the popular textbook Quantitative Data Analysis in Education (Routledge, 2007). Through the work of his Centre, his current research is focused on the design and analysis of randomised and cluster randomised controlled trials.

Professor Connolly is also founder and Co-Director of Una: The Global Learning Initiative on Children and Ethnic Diversity. More information on his research interests and publications can be found at: http://www.paulconnolly.net

3. Call for abstracts and workshop proposals for the Joint Colloquium of the Campbell & Cochrane Collaborations

The 2010 Colloquium will be held 18 - 22 October 2010 in Keystone, Colorado.

You may submit either an abstract or a workshop proposal by visiting to the Colloquium website and clicking on the Colloquium tab. You will find a link to the online submission system and other tools there. Submissions close on 29 March 2010.

Note that you can subscribe to the Campbell Colloquium Bulletin to make sure you do not miss any information about this upcoming event.

4. Funding opportunities

Due to a welcome influx of information about funding opportunities, we have created an area on our website to post this information. You will see it listed in the left-hand navigation column on our homepage. Or you can go directly to this link.

Currently included are details about:

The UK Department for International Development's (DFID) call for proposals, including a set of over 40 priority systematic review questions. Applications are due April 6, 2010.
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's Public Health Law Research Program's call for proposals for the funding of studies on public health and legal issues. The deadline for submitting brief proposals is April 14, 2010.
The William T. Grant Foundation's request for proposals, which reflects its interest in supporting research that can inform policy and practice that affect youth. The deadline for letters of inquiry is May 6, 2010.

5. The Equity Field becomes the Campbell and Cochrane Equity Methods Group

The Cochrane Health Equity Field, co-registered as the Campbell Equity Methods Group, has become a Cochrane Methods Group! This change recognizes our dedication to and work in systematic review methods around equity and facilitates the discussions of these methodological challenges within the Collaboration. The Group says, "Our thanks go out to all those who supported us: those who wrote generous letters of support, those who provided input on our strategic plans, those who offered advice and guidance, and to those who approved our application. Thank you!"

Over the next few months, you'll notice changes to the Group's websites, newsletters and correspondence to reflect the new identity: We are now the Campbell and Cochrane Equity Methods Group. If you have any questions, please contact Erin Ueffing at erin.ueffing@uottawa.ca

6. New issue of Evidence & Policy

The new issue of Evidence & Policy (Volume 6, number 1) is now available.

It includes articles on the following topics: Perspectives and processes; Practitioner research in social work: a knowledge review; A systematic model for evaluating the patient aspects of health technologies; A web-based tool for adjusting costs to a specific target currency and price year; Extending collaborations for knowledge translation: lessons from the community-based participatory research literature; 'What do we know? What should we do?' Melding research validity and rhetoric in the analysis of policy making; Developing a guide to support the knowledge translation component of the grant application process; Setting the research agenda for health services management practice: who decides?; and Lessons from the literature.

There is currently a free online trial offer to Evidence & Policy during which time you can access all online content, as available to subscribers. To sign up, go here.

7. Meta-analysis training programme in London

Imperial College London is running a training programme on meta-analysis. The course will be held at the College on 19-20 April 2010 and it aims to provide an introduction to the basic ideas of meta-analysis, including traditional methods for combining results from different studies, for both discrete and continuous measurements.

The programme is likely to be of particular interest to researchers in the fields of medicine, health, environmental, social and psychological sciences. Please see the course description online for more details.

8. Systematic review training workshop in Belgium

7-9 June 2010 Leuven, Belgium

Members of the Campbell Collaboration Methods Group Karin Hannes and Wim Van den Noortgate announce the organization of a workshop designed to provide faculty, PhD, doctoral students, and other researchers in the area of educational and behavioral sciences with the fundamental background and skills required to conduct a systematic review of research regarding treatments, interventions, therapies, instruction or experiences.

For more details, please see the full programme and registration form.

9. Contributions to C2 Update

Contributions to the next issue of C2 Update should be sent by e-mail to the Editor at info@c2admin.org, with "C2 Update" in the subject line.

Unless you request otherwise, contributions may also be carried by other Campbell Collaboration news channels such as newsletters from our Coordinating Groups, and our web site.

Best Regards,

Jennifer Varino (Communications Advisor)

E-mail: info@c2admin.org

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C2 Update, # 12: News from The Campbell Collaboration

Dear Readers,

Due to technical problems when this newsletter was distributed 27 January 2010, some of the links did not work properly. Our apologies for any inconvenience this may have caused! The problems have now been corrected, so for your convenience we are resending the newsletter with all links updated.

Kind Regards,

The Campbell Collaboration Secretariat

Content:

New systematic reviews, titles and protocols

A. Titles: Crime & Justice
B. Titles: Social Welfare
C. Titles: Education
D. Protocols: Social Welfare
E. Protocols: Education

DFID review funding alert
Practical support for evidence-based policymaking
New web-based cost conversion tool
Public policy seminar & event: Will it work in Scotland?
International conference: Adolescent Girls � Cornerstone of Society: Building Evidence and Policies for Inclusive Societies
Colloquium of the Cochrane & Campbell Collaborations 2010
Update on the Leonard Gibbs Award
Contributions to C2 Update

1. New systematic reviews, titles and protocols

A. Titles: Crime & Justice

B. Titles: Social Welfare

C. Titles: Education

D. Protocols: Social Welfare

Housing programs and case management for reducing homelessness and increasing residential stability for homeless people

E. Protocols: Education

2. Systematic reviews on development issues: DFID funding alert

To improve the use of evidence in decision making for international development, the UK Department for International Development (DFID) will shortly commission 25 systematic reviews focusing on five thematic areas:

Agriculture and Food
Climate and the Environment
Governance in Challenging Environments
Growth
Human Development

If you are interested in forming a review team, please contact us at info@c2admin.org The call for proposals will issue in early February. For more information, please see this DFID flyer.

3. Practical support for evidence-based policymaking

�Knowing how to find and use research evidence can help policymakers and those who support them to do their jobs better and more efficiently,� say Andy Oxman and Stephen Hanney in their newly published step-by-step guide to evidence-informed policymaking.

An open access publication, the SUPPORT tools for evidence-informed health policymaking is a supplement in Health Research Policy and Systems. Broken down into 17 �tools�, or steps, it is formatted as a set of questions, with a focus on four broad areas: supporting evidence-informed policymaking, identifying needs for research, finding and assessing research evidence and going from research evidence to decisions.

This innovative publication is an excellent example of how the evidence-based approach is becoming more sophisticated and accessible, at the same time that the focus on linking research to policy and practice is maintained.

Http://www.health-policy-systems.com/supplements/7/S1

4. New web-based cost conversion tool

The Campbell & Cochrane Economics Methods Group (CCEMG) and the Evidence for Policy and Practice Information and Co-ordinating Centre (EPPI-Centre) have launched a new web-based tool designed to automate adjustment of costs to a common target currency and price year. Version 1.0 is available now, online and free of charge to all users, at http://eppi.ioe.ac.uk/costconversion/default.aspx.

This web-based tool can be used in Campbell reviews that aim to incorporate evidence on costs collected from included studies. Since included studies are usually conducted in different countries and at different times, estimates of costs will usually be expressed in different currencies and price years. In order for end users of reviews to make meaningful comparisons between estimates of costs collected from two or more studies, it is preferable for all such estimates to be expressed using a �common metric�. This requires adjustment to a common currency and price year.

Full details of the development, underlying methods and data, user interface and applications of this web-based tool are described in an article published in the journal Evidence and Policy. This article should be read carefully before using the tool. It is available electronically via IngentaConnect, http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/tpp/ep and should be cited as: Shemilt I, Thomas J, Morciano M. A web-based tool for adjusting costs to a specific target currency and price year. Evidence and Policy 2010; 6 (1): 51-59.

Please direct all enquiries to Ian Shemilt at i.shemilt@uea.ac.uk or +44 (0)1603 591086.

5. Public Policy Seminar & Event: Systematic reviews and policy transfer for Scotland

15-16 March 2010 Victoria Quay Edinburgh, Scotland

Will It Work in Scotland? All of those who produce systematic reviews share strategic interests in making the best use of existing evidence and policy transfer. A key issue is the applicability of findings from one context to another. For example, will the intervention work in Scotland? At the same time, anticipated public spending constraint has increased the importance of making better use of existing evidence.

Campbell is well represented at this event, which combines both debate and practical training. Co-chair Mark Lipsey and Users� Group Co-Chair Merethe Konnerup are among the keynote speakers.

6. Call for Papers for International conference: Adolescent Girls � Cornerstone of Society: Building Evidence and Policies for Inclusive Societies

26-28 April 2010 New School, New York, USA

A selected group of researchers and practitioners will come together for this international conference to exchange ideas and mobilize a policy agenda for adolescent girls. Now in its fifth year of partnership, UNICEF and the GPIA have successfully created a forum to promote innovative policy debates, and to leverage evidence, analysis, policy and partnerships in favour of the realization of children's and adolescents' rights. The conference is free of charge and open to the public. For more information please visit: www.equityforchildren.org

Call for papers: The conference organizers welcome papers with new theoretical insights and empirical evidence on the role and potential agency of adolescent girls in meeting emerging global challenges. Papers should focus on upstream policy work in a national, regional or international context. The deadline is 31 January, 2010. Editor's Note: Please note that this deadline has passed since the original newsletter distribution in January.

7. Joint Colloquium of the Campbell & Cochrane Collaborations 2010

The 2010 Colloquium will be held 18 - 22 October 2010 in Keystone, Colorado. Information and guidelines for workshop and presentation proposals will shortly be available on the Colloquium website: www.regonline.com/Colloquium2010

Are you planning a meeting around the Colloquium? Please let us know! Submit all meeting requests via our online form at: http://www.cochrane.org/colloquium/2010/forms/meeting_request_form.php

The Colloquium is also on Facebook! Become a fan.

8. The Leonard E. Gibbs Award

In honour of a leader of the evidence-based practice movement, the Leonard E. Gibbs Award is given to the authors of a completed Campbell systematic review that contributes to evidence-informed practice in social welfare. The inaugural award was given at the Oslo Colloquium in May 2009. An endowment to support the Leonard Gibbs Award is currently being set up. Information for those interested in contributing will follow in a forthcoming newsletter.

9. Contributions to C2 Update

Contributions to the next issue of C2 Update should be sent by e-mail to the Editor at info@c2admin.org, with "C2 Update" in the subject line.

Unless you request otherwise, contributions may also be carried by other Campbell Collaboration news channels such as newsletters from our Coordinating Groups, and our web site.

Best Regards,

Jennifer Varino (Communications Advisor)

E-mail: info@c2admin.org Web: www.campbellcollaboration.org

To subscribe or unsubscribe to C2 Update by e-mail, go here.

Or, to access previous issues, go here.

Infobrev fra The Campbell Collaboration # 2

Campbell Collaboration Infobrev, februar 2010

Innhold:
1. Ny Campbell Collaboration-oversikt: Skolebaserte programmer for å redusere mobbing
2. C2 workshop: Bestilling av effektforskning innen sosialfeltet
3. Nylig publisert bok med bidrag fra Campbell Collaboration: Evidensbasert profesjonsutøvelse
4. Campbell Collaboration og Forskningsrådets Forum for forskning og forvaltning
5. Neste utgave av Campbells Collaboration Infobrev (på norsk)

1. Ny Campbell Collaboration-oversikt: Skolebaserte programmer for å redusere mobbing
Anti mobbeprogrammer i skolen er ofte effektive, ifølge en ny systematisk oversikt fra Campbell Collaboration. Særlig suksessfulle er programmene implementert i Norge, hvor de første store anti mobbeprogrammene ble iverksatt. Resultatene viste også at programmer inspirert av arbeidet til den Bergensbaserte forskeren Dan Olweus, var de mest effektive, uavhengig av hvilket land programmet ble gjennomført.

2. C2 workshop: Bestilling av effektforskning innen sosialfeltet
Kunnskapsbasert politikk og praksis: Hvordan få tak i praksisrelevante kunnskap?

The Campbell Collaboration arrangerer en workshop om bestlling av effektforskning innen sosialfeltet. Målgruppen er de som utformer grunnlaget for eller bestilling av ulike former for forskning i forvaltningen (departementene og forvaltning/myndighetene). Hensikten er å understøtte en kunnskapsbasert (evidensbasert) forvaltning ved å arbeide med bestiller¬funksjonen mht. samfunnsnyttig forskning. De som bestiller forskning og utredninger får faglig veiledning i drøfting av konkrete saker.

Se program og invitasjon her!

Tid: 12.00�15:00, onsdag 17. februar 2010 Sted: Oslo Pris: gratis Påmelding: tollanes@c2admin.org (NB! begrenset antall plasser) Frist: 5. februar

3. Nylig publisert bok med Campbell-bidrag: Evidensbasert profesjonsutøvelse

Tanken bak evidensbasering er å forbedre kvaliteten på profesjonell yrkesutøvelse. Forslagene til hvordan dette bør gjøres er omstridte og debatten om dem er polarisert. Denne boken tar sikte på å presentere sentrale deler av diskusjonen og å videreutvikle en faglig og politisk debatt om profesjonsutøvelsens grunnlag og rammer. Den tar opp noen viktige temaer som gjelder alle profesjoner, og som det bør være offentlig debatt om.

Boken samler forfattere fra ulike profesjonsfelt og med ulike syn på evidensbasert profesjonsutøvelse. Noen av de mest skarpskodde og profilerte forfatterne innenfor feltet i Danmark og Norge har bidratt til boken, bl. a. Campbell Collaborations styreleder Arild Bjørndal og styremedlem Merete Konnerup.

4. Campbell og Forskningsrådets Forum for forskning og forvaltning
Styreleder i Campbell Collaboration Arild Bjørndal deltok i Forskningrådets Forum for forskning og forvaltning på Litteraturhuset i Oslo den 25. november 2009.

Bjørndal understrøk behovet for bedre kunnskap. �Vi vet at norske offentlige utredninger ofte helt mangler en systematisk og tydelig måte å håndtere kunnskap på. Det er helt uklart hvordan de kommer til sine konklusjoner. Har samfunnet rett til å fortsette å innføre tiltak som vi ikke vet noe om? � spør Bjørndal.

Elisabeth Storaas Heggen, avdelingsdirektør i Kunnskapsdepartementet, mente at det var viktig å bygge bro mellom kunnskap og praksis; det er viktig at forskning om hva som virker best i skolen, når ut i klasserommene.

5. Neste utgave av Campbell Collaborations Infobrev
Bidrag til neste utgave av Campbell Collaborations Infobrev sendes per e-post til redaktøren på info@c2admin.org.

Vennligst gi oss beskjed dersom du ikke ønsker at ditt bidrag skal brukes i andre sammenhenger, slik som for eksempel Campbells engelskspråklige nyhetsbrev eller på våre nettsider.

Med vennlig hilsen
Jennifer Varino,
Kommunikasjonsrådgiver
E-post: info@c2admin.org Web: www.campbellcollaboration.org

Bruk følgende adresse dersom du ønsker å abonnere på
Campbells Infobrev (eller andre nyhetsbrev fra oss),
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C2 Update, # 11: News from The Campbell Collaboration Date: 2009-12-15

Message: C2 UPDATE: NEWS FROM THE CAMPBELL COLLABORATION # 11 / 15 December 2009

Content:

1. New systematic reviews, titles and protocols

A. Systematic reviews: Social Welfare

B. Systematic reviews: Crime & Justice

C. Titles: Crime & Justice

D. Titles: Social Welfare

E. Protocols: Crime & Justice

F. Protocols: Social Welfare

G. Protocols: Education

2. Important message from The Campbell Library

3. Campbell Steering Group Meeting

4. International symposium: Decisions, Assessment, Risk and Evidence in Social Work

5. New issue of Evidence & Policy

6. New C2 Communications Advisor

7. Highlights of 2009

8. Contributions to C2 Update

1. New systematic review, titles and protocols

A. Systematic reviews: Social Welfare

Advocacy interventions to reduce or eliminate violence and promote the physical and psychosocial wellbeing of women who experience intimate partner abuse

B. Systematic reviews: Crime & Justice

School-based programs to reduce bullying and victimization

C. Titles: Crime & Justice

D. Titles: Social Welfare

E. Protocols: Crime & Justice

The effectiveness of Criminal Justice Liaison and Diversion Services (CJLDS) for mentally disordered offenders

F. Protocols: Social Welfare

G. Protocols: Education

The use of cultural competency educational interventions to improve rehabilitation service access and use outcomes for culturally diverse individuals with disabilities

2. Important message from The Campbell Library

As the new Campbell Library has been moved to a permanent server, URLs for all documents within the library have changed. We kindly ask all who have linked to documents in The Campbell Library to update your links accordingly. The new URLs can be found by looking up the specific documents in the library. A list of e.g. all protocols from Crime & Justice can easily be retrieved by entering the Advanced Search facility, clicking Limits, and selecting Crime & Justice under Coordinating Groups and Protocol under Type of document. Right-click the appropriate document and copy the link to find the URL in question.

We do apologize for the inconvenience!

3. Campbell Steering Group Meeting

The Steering Group met 27-29 October in Washington, DC. Topics of discussion included reports from each Coordinating Group, the secretariat, partnerships, preparation for the Keystone Colloquium in October 2010 and an exchange of views with representatives from the USA Office of Justice programs. Minutes can be downloaded from the website.

4. International symposium: Decisions, Assessment, Risk and Evidence in Social Work

Mon 28 & Tue 29 June 2010

Templeton Hotel, Templepatrick, Northern Ireland (convenient to Belfast International Airport)

Decision making is of crucial importance to the social work profession. Lives and liberty depend on decisions undertaken in crises and high risk situations. We support clients in risk-taking decision making. Professional judgements have to be based explicitly on evidence and sound reasoning, utilising robust assessment tools and collaborative (and sometimes contested) decision making processes. This conference is designed to bring together researchers, educators, policy makers and senior practitioners to share current developments and to promote collaborative research, development and teaching initiatives to improve professional knowledge and skills for the ultimate benefit of clients and families.

Keynote Speakers:

Professor Jill Manthorpe, Director Social Care Workforce Research Unit, King�s College, London who has undertaken extensive research and publishing on risk in adult social care including the protection of vulnerable adults.

Martin C Calder MA, CQSW, who has worked and published extensively in child protection and child welfare for over 25 years, including the development of accessible, evidence-based assessment tools for frontline workers.

Click on http://www.socsci.ulster.ac.uk/spri/dare/ for further information.

5. New issue of Evidence & Policy
The new issue of Evidence & Policy (Volume 5, number 4) is now available.

It includes articles on the following topics: The absorption of research knowledge by public civil servants; The contribution of evidence-based policy to the output-oriented legitimacy of the state; Multisystemic therapy with conduct-disordered young people: stability of treatment outcomes two years after intake; Secondary school teachers' and pupils' definitions of bullying in the UK: a systematic review; What is 'translation'?; (De)constructing a policy 'failure': housing stock transfer in Glasgow; Promoting intergenerational programmes: where is the evidence to inform policy and practice?; and Lessons from the literature.

6. New C2 Communications Advisor

We welcome our interim Communications Advisor, Jennifer Varino, who will be with us until Camilla Chausse returns in May. An American educated in Journalism, Advertising and Sociology, she comes to us with approximately 20 years of experience in creative communications. Jennifer also sits on the Board of the Association of International Professional & Business Women, a non-profit volunteer organization, with responsibility for representing Norway on the European level.

7. Highlights of 2009

Our colloquium in Oslo attracted 250 participants from 30 countries and was described by The Lancet as �a radical and impressive gathering that promised new ways to address in health and social care.�
We launched our new electronic publication, Campbell Systematic Reviews
Reviews completed in 2009 covered major topics such as bullying, cyber abuse, the effects of parental imprisonment and spousal abuse.
Our new-look website, including the completely redeveloped Campbell Library, had almost 70,000 visitors in 2009.
Planning is well underway for the 2010 Colloquium in Keystone, Colorado (18-22 October).

8. Contributions to C2 Update

Contributions to the next issue of C2 Update should be sent by e-mail to the Editor at info@c2admin.org, with "C2 Update" in the subject line.

Unless you request otherwise, contributions may also be carried by other Campbell Collaboration news channels such as newsletters from our Coordinating Groups, and our web site.

Best Regards,

Jennifer Varino (Communications Advisor)

E-mail: info@c2admin.org

Web: www.campbellcollaboration.org

To subscribe or unsubscribe to C2 Update by e-mail, go to:
http://www.campbellcollaboration.org/subscribe/index.php
To access previous issues, go to:
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C2 Update, # 10: News from The Campbell Collaboration Date: 2009-09-02

C2 UPDATE: NEWS FROM THE CAMPBELL COLLABORATION # 10 / September 2, 2009

Content:

1. New systematic reviews, titles and protocols
A. Systematic reviews: Crime & Justice
B. Titles: Crime & Justice
C. Titles: Social Welfare
D. Protocols: Crime & Justice
E. Protocols: Social Welfare

2. Free online course: Conducting Systematic Reviews of Evidence-Based Disability and Rehabilitation Research
3. Campbell Steering Group Meeting
4. Journal: Evidence & Policy, new issue

5. Contributions to C2 Update

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1. New systematic review, titles and protocols
A. Systematic reviews: Crime & Justice

B. Titles: Crime & Justice

C. Titles: Social Welfare

D. Protocols: Crime & Justice

E. Protocols: Social Welfare

Interventions to reduce distress in adult victims of sexual violence and rape

Please note that several other reviews, protocols and titles have been approved and will be added to the library shortly! The most recent additions to the Campbell Library are listed on the Library start page: http://www.campbellcollaboration.org/library.php

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2. Free online course: Conducting Systematic Reviews of Evidence-Based Disability and Rehabilitation Research

The National Center for the Dissemination of Disability Research (NCDDR) is offering a free Web-based distance education course on "Conducting Systematic Reviews of Evidence-Based Disability and Rehabilitation Research." The course is designed to develop skills needed to conceptualize, prepare, and submit a completed systematic review to the Campbell Collaboration ECG's Disability Subgroup.

The course is intended for upper-level graduate students, post-docs, and early career researchers, as well as more experienced researchers. Participants will learn the steps in the systematic review process as implemented by the Campbell and Cochrane Collaborations. The course content will be presented from September 2009 through April 2010.

There is no charge for the course, however, we ask for a commitment to participate in all activities and to work with a team to develop a systematic review by November 2010.

Course Invitation (objectives, format, outcomes, application process): http://www.ncddr.org/pd/courses/index.html
Download Draft Syllabus: http://www.ncddr.org/pd/courses/2009_syllabus.doc
Download Application/instructions: http://www.ncddr.org/pd/courses/2009_application_form.doc

Please contact Joann Starks (joann.starks@sedl.org) if you have any questions.

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3. Campbell Steering Group Meeting

The next Campbell Steering Group meeting will take place in Washington DC, October 27 - 28. Any active participant in Campbell may put an item on the agenda. To do so, a short note including suggestions for discussion and action must be submitted to one of the Steering Group Co-chairs or to the Secretariat (e-mail: info@c2admin.org) at least three weeks before the meeting.

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4. Journal: Evidence & Policy, new issue

The new issue of Evidence & Policy (Volume 5, number 3) is now available. Access the table of contents at: http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/tpp/ep/2009/00000005/00000003

The current issue includes articles on the following topics: Knowledge mobilisation for social innovation; Including economic perspectives and evidence in Campbell reviews to inform policy and practice; The construction of maintenance treatment legitimacy; Knowledge brokering; What do practitioners want from research, what do funders fund and what needs to be done to know more about what works in the new world of children's services?; Using 'systems awareness'.

Evidence & Policy are currently offering a free online trial during which time you can access all online content, as available to subscribers. To sign up, go to: http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/tpp/ep

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5. Contributions to C2 Update

Contributions to the next issue of C2 Update should be sent by e-mail to the Editor at info@c2admin.org, with "C2 Update" in the subject line.

Unless you request otherwise, contributions may also be carried by other Campbell Collaboration news channels such as newsletters from our Coordinating Groups, and our web site.

Best regards,
Karianne Hammerstrøm (Managing Editor)
E-mail: info@c2admin.org
Web: www.campbellcollaboration.org

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Infobrev fra The Campbell Collaboration, 01/09

Innhold:
1. Presentasjon av nyhetsbrevet
2. Vellykket Colloquium i Oslo
3. Campbell Library i ny teknisk drakt!
4. Neste utgave av Campbells nyhetsbrev

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1. Presentasjon av nyhetsbrevet

Dette er den første utgaven av infobrevet fra The Campbell Collaboration (C2). Det vil inneholde korte notiser om aktiviteter og arrangementer i og rundt Campbell. Vi tar gjerne mot bidrag til innhold i infobrevet, og du kan lese mer om hvordan du kan sende oss innspill lenger ned i denne e-posten.

Les mer om hvem vi er og hva vi jobber med

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2. Vellykket Campbell Colloquium i Oslo

Rundt 250 forskere, fagfolk og byråkrater fra 26 land var samlet på Holmenkollen hotell for å hente inspirasjon og bli klokere på effekter av tiltak. Hva hjelper? Hva skader? Og basert på hva slags kunnskap?

Konferansen ble en tett og intens møteplass for både drevne metodikere og nykommere uten erfaring. Mange norske deltakere var med for første gang, og fulgte innlegg av blant andre utenriksminister Jonas Gahr Støre, Richard Horton, redaktør i tidsskriftet The Lancet og Hans Rösling, professor i global helse ved Karolinska Institutet i Stockholm.

- Vi vil arbeide hardt i tre dager for å forbedre den kunnskapsbaserte praksisen, sa professor Arild Bjørndal, en av frontfigurene i Campbell, under åpningen.

- Vi trenger bedre dokumentasjon på effekten av tiltak. Vi må utfordre dem som lager retningslinjer, det er ikke nok med gode intensjoner. Og vi må utfordre profesjonene inn til kjernen: å bygge og vedlikeholde et felles bibliotek.

De fleste presentasjonene som ble holdt under kollokviet finner du her.

I kjølvannet av kollokviet i mai, har The Lancet publisert en artikkel av Arild Bjørndal om viktigheten av kunnskapsbaserte beslutninger i velferds- og helsespørsmål. I tillegg har tidsskriftet viet lederplassen til omtale av Campbell-samarbeidet.

Les Bjørndals artikkel i The Lancet
Les The Lancets leder om Cambell-samarbeidet
(Filene kan kun lastes ned fra norske IP-adresser)

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3. Campbell Library i ny teknisk drakt!

The Campbell Collaborations bibliotek gir gratis tilgang til systematiske oversikter, titler, protokoller og brukervennlige sammendrag innen feltene utdanning, sosial velferd og kriminalforebygging. Vi har nå lansert en ny og mer brukervennlig versjon av databasen vår, som vil gjøre dokumentene lettere tilgjengelige; gjennom både enkle og avanserte søkebilder. I tillegg er det mulig å bla seg gjennom de ulike emnene.

Campbells bibliotek finner du her.

Blant oversiktene i Campbells bibliotek finner du:

* Closed circuit television surveillance: effects on crime
* Kinship care for the safety, permanency, and well-being of children removed from the home for maltreatment
* Multisystemic therapy for social, emotional, and behavioral problems in children and adolescents aged 10-17
* School feeding for improving the physical and psychosocial health of disadvantaged elementary school children
* Scared Straight and other juvenile awareness programs for preventing juvenile deliquency

Denne versjonen av Campbell Library er en testversjon som vil bli ferdigstilt i løpet av høsten 2009. I mellomtiden setter vi pris på å motta tilbakemeldinger om mulige forbedringer og eventuelle feil! Send gjerne dine kommentarer eller spørsmål til info@c2admin.org.

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4. Neste utgave av Campbells nyhetsbrev

Bidrag til neste utgave av Campbells nyhetsbrev sendes per e-post til redaktøren på info@c2admin.org.

Vennligst gi oss beskjed dersom du ikke ønsker at ditt bidrag skal brukes i andre sammenhenger, slik som for eksempel Campbells engelskspråklige nyhetsbrev eller på våre nettsider.

En god sommer ønskes til alle!

Med vennlig hilsen
Karianne Hammerstrøm, Managing editor
E-post: info@c2admin.org
Web: www.campbellcollaboration.org

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A new and improved Campbell Library!

We are pleased to announce the launch of the revised and restructured Campbell Library, in a new, user-friendly format.

The Campbell Library of Systematic Reviews provides free online access to systematic reviews, titles, protocols and user abstracts in the areas of education, criminal justice and social welfare. This thorough redesign will make Campbell reviews more accessible for users, researchers, policy makers and practitioners, while at the same time catering for the need of information specialists for a systematic approach to searching. All documents may now be easily retrieved through simple searching, advanced searching and keyword browsing.

Access the Campbell Library

The new format is initially provided in a test version, and will be fine-tuned over the coming months. Items such as help texts will be added shortly. We particularly welcome comments and suggestions from users as part of this process. Please send your feedback or questions to info@c2admin.org.

Best regards,
Karianne Hammerstrøm (Managing editor)
E-mail: info@c2admin.org
Web: www.campbellcollaboration.org

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C2 Update, # 9: News from The Campbell Collaboration

UPDATE: NEWS FROM THE CAMPBELL COLLABORATION  # 9
June 8, 2009  

Content: 

Campbell Colloquium 2009

A. Summary of the Oslo Colloquium
B. A better world: a new focus on development policy
C. Colloquium presentations available online
D. Evaluation form

Campbell Collaboration in the media

A. Campbell Collaboration in The Lancet

B. Campbell review in The Guardian, The Daily Telegraph and on Danish TV

3ie Call for abstracts
New issue of Evidence & Policy
Contributions to C2 Update

1. Campbell Colloquium 2009

A. Summary of the Oslo Colloquium

The Ninth Annual Colloquium of the Campbell Collaboration was held on 18-20 May in Oslo, in the elegant surroundings of the Holmenkollen Park Hotel. In spite of economic downturn and the recent swine flu scare, the turnout for the Colloquium was high, and 24 countries from over 5 continents were represented, including 13 low and middle income countries. The event was opened by Norway's foreign minister, Jonas Gahr Støre, who recalled his previous role within the WHO at a time when it established a greater focus on evidence. Støre's speech was followed by three days of vibrant discussion and more than 100 presentations by Colloquium participants.

There were many highlights on the programme, among them a stirring challenge to a dichotomised world view from Hans Rosling Stating that "students have the view of the world that corresponds to reality the year their teachers were born", he pointed to the old view that the developed world has "long lives and small families", and the developing world has the reverse. This was true in 1950; but not today. The change in demographics has taken place slowly, in fact too slow for the news media to notice it.

Campbell's Methods Group offered Training courses in the basics of systematic reviewing, and all sessions were oversubscribed, showing that there is a keen and growing interest in systematic reviewing.

Feedback to date indicates that participants were more than satisfied with the event, characterising it as inspiring and well worth travelling for. We would however encourage all attendees to complete the evaluation form available on our website.

Most presentations from the Colloquium are now available on the website (see article no 1C). Photos from the event are also available online.

The next Colloquium will be jointly organised with the Cochrane Collaboration, in Keystone, Colorado 18-22 Oct 2010.

B. A better world: a new focus on development policy
Development issues featured strongly in this year's Campbell Colloquium. This reflects our conviction that a rigorous approach to evaluation is not to be reserved for part of the world; it must also be an option in low and middle income countries. As plenary speaker Andy Oxman pointed out, quoting a Tanzanian colleague: "If you are poor, you need more evidence before you invest than if you are rich."

Howard White of 3ie highlighted the need to enhance development effectiveness through improving the use of evidence. Monitoring outcomes often fails to address causes; there is an urgent need for rigorous impact evaluation.

Presentations in parallel sessions addressed key topics such as water hygiene, microcredit and measures to prevent FGM. History was made when one presentation was made from New Delhi through a video link; the coming of age of videoconferencing is opening new horizons for international collaboration.

Photos from the event are available online.

3ie has also issued a call for review proposals of the impact of development interventions, see article no. 3.

C. Colloquium presentations available
All available abstracts and presentations that we are permitted to publish can now be accessed through the programme pages on our website. This is the first time that Colloquium presentations have been published systematically online, and we hope it will be a useful resource for Colloquium participants and non-attendees alike.

D. Evaluation form
 We would like to thank all participants to the Campbell Colloquium for making it such a success. We are keen to do even better in future, and invite you all help us by giving us your feedback through a short online survey.

The survey can only be filled out once by each person. If you get any error messages, please clear the "cache" from you browser (in FireFox: Tools -> Clear private date..., in Explorer: Tools -> Options... )

2. Campbell Collaboration in the media

A. Campbell Collaboration in The Lancet
Leading medical journal The Lancet recently published two articles on The Campbell Collaboration: an editorial concerning the Oslo Colloquium and a paper by Campbell Co-Chair Arild Bjørndal. Both articles provide an important introduction to the work of the Campbell Collaboration, whilst encouraging commitment to systematic reviewing in both health and social policy.

Read the editorial (requires a subscription to The Lancet).

Read Bjørndal's article (requires a subscription to The Lancet).

B. Campbell review in The Guardian, The Daily Telegraph and on Danish TV
The findings of a recent Campbell review on closed-circuit television surveillance have been extensively reported in international media. Having been cited by British Home Office ministers in response to concerns in the House of Lords about the surveillance society, the review has been covered in The Guardian and The Daily Telegraph, as well as on the Danish national broadcasting corporation, DR. Review authors Welsh and Farrington conclude that the used of closed-circuit television surveillance does not have a significant effect on crime; public spending on CCTV is substantial, but existing evaluations showing positive effects may be lacking in methodological rigor.

Access media reports on C2.

3. 3ie Call for review proposals
3ie (International Initiative for Impact Evaluation) has been created to enhance development effectiveness through the promotion of evidence-based policy-making. 3ie is now partnering with the Campbell Collaboration in inviting proposals to undertake reviews of studies assessing the impact on any development-related theme. All protocols and reviews will be registered with the Campbell Collaboration. Read more about 3ie criteria for review proposals.

4. New issue of Evidence & Policy
The new issue of Evidence & Policy (Volume 5, number 2) is now available. For the online table of contents, please go to: http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/tpp/ep/2009/00000005/00000002

The current issue is focussed on evidence-informed practice in social care. It includes articles on the following topics: Producing and consuming knowledge in social work practice: research and development activities in a Swedish context Embedding evidence-based practice in child and youth mental health in Ontario Designing for success: the development of a child welfare research utilisation initiative Measuring research impact: developing practical and cost-effective approaches Integrating strategies for delivering evidence-informed practice Effective delivery of evidence-informed practice

 5. Contributions to C2 Update  
Contributions to the next issue of C2 Update should be sent by e-mail to the Editor at info@c2admin.org, with "C2 Update" in the subject line, before 31 July.   
Unless you request otherwise, contributions may also be carried by other Campbell Collaboration news channels such as newsletters from our Coordinating Groups, and our web site.  

Best regards, 
Karianne Hammerstrøm,
Managing editor
 E-mail: info@c2admin.org 
Web: www.campbellcollaboration.org

  To subscribe or unsubscribe to C2 Update by e-mail, go to:
http://www.campbellcollaboration.org/subscribe/index.php
  To access previous issues, go to:
http://www.campbellcollaboration.org/Previous_issues/index.php

Campbell Colloquium Bulletin 07/09

CAMPBELL COLLOQUIUM BULLETIN
# 7 / April 23, 2009

Newsletter for the Ninth Annual Campbell Colloquium, Oslo, Norway, 18-20th May 2009

Training sessions

Parallel to the scientific colloquium programme, six hands-on training sessions concerning systematic reviews and meta-analysis will be offered. All sessions are given by leading figures in the field, active within the Campbell Collaboration.

The training sessions will be particularly interesting for researchers and students, but anyone may participate in an optional number of sessions. Completing the training sessions will help qualify for undertaking a systematic review.

Read more about the training sessions and how to register.

Norad sponsors participants from LMICs

We are pleased to announce that the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (Norad) is sponsoring participants from lower and middle income countries (LMICs) at the upcoming Campbell Colloquium in Oslo.

- We welcome this as a recognition of the work we are doing to engage with development issues. This will bring valuable new perspectives and new voices to our discussions, and further enhance what is already a very exciting programme, says Eamonn Noonan, the Campbell Collaboration's CEO.

(Please note! The deadline to apply for travel stipends was April 15th.)

New plenary speaker: Andy Oxman

Andy Oxman, Researcher at the Norwegian Knowledge Center for the Health Services, will be giving a keynote address entitled "Should impact evaluation of public programmes be mandatory?" on Tuesday, May 19th.

Read more about Andy Oxman and other plenary speakers.

Campbell Colloquium Bulletin 06/09

CAMPBELL COLLOQUIUM BULLETIN
# 6 / April 3, 2009

Newsletter for The Ninth Annual Campbell Colloquium, Oslo, Norway, 18-20 May 2009

Discount airfare with Norwegian

We are pleased to announce that Norwegian Air Shuttle, a highly reliable, low-fare air carrier based in Norway, has joined our growing list of sponsors for the Campbell Colloquium in Oslo.

Norwegian is offering all Colloquium participants a 15% discount on flights to and from Oslo which originate or return to any of Norwegian's 18 European destination cities that have routes to Oslo.

Read more about the offer and how to book.

17th May: Constitution Day!

Participating at the Ninth Annual Campbell Colloquium in Oslo offers an excellent opportunity to experience the biggest holiday of the year in Norway: 17th May, Constitution Day.

On our website, you can now also access useful information about your visit to Oslo.

C2 Update, # 8: News from The Campbell Collaboration

C2 UPDATE: NEWS FROM THE CAMPBELL COLLABORATION
# 8 / April 3, 2009

Content:
1. Campbell Colloquium 2009, May 18-20th, Oslo, Norway
2. Burning questions survey
3. Campbell Crime and Justice Group receives funding from NPIA
4. Campbell Systematic Reviews

5. New Campbell appointments
A. New Co-Chair of the Social Welfare Group
B. New head of SFI Campbell
C. New Co-Convenor of the Campbell and Cochrane Economics Methods Group
D. New ECG Trials Search Advisor

6. New Social Welfare Group titles
7. Event: Information searching for HTA: globalization, localization and adaptation
8. Next issue of C2 Update

1. Colloquium 2009

Don't miss the Campbell Colloquium in Oslo, 18 May to Wednesday, 20 May, 2009!

For more information, see our Colloquium website

2. Burning questions survey

Help us prioritise our future research efforts by completing our burning questions survey!

Burning questions are important questions about what works and what harms in the development of stable and inclusive societies. Our focus is social policy, and particular areas of concern include social welfare, justice and education.

Complete our survey!

3. Crime and Justice Group receives funding from NPIA

The Campbell Collaboration Crime and Justice Group (CCJG) is delighted to announce the receipt of a grant of $420,000 (£297,000) from the UK's National Policing Improvement Agency (NIPA), led by CCJG Committee member Peter Neyroud, to produce four systematic reviews and two exploratory reviews on policing-related topics by June 2010. The review topics will be agreed upon by CCJG and NPIA. In addition, the funding will provide assistance for review teams to present their findings, possibly at a mini-conference organized by NPIA.

The Crime and Justice Group is extremely grateful to NPIA and Peter Neyroud for this generous award, which will facilitate the expansion of the Campbell Collaboration library and make an important contribution to knowledge in evidence-based policing.

4. Campbell Systematic Reviews

The systematic reviews prepared by the Campbell Collaboration have now formally been accepted as a monograph series called Campbell Systematic Reviews, and are registered with ISSN no. 1891-1803.

All existing reviews have been re-published with title and colophon pages in a new design.

The first systematic review to be published entirely in the Campbell Collaboration's new review format is Kinship care for the safety, permanency, and well-being of children removed from the home for maltreatment.

The Campbell Library provides access to Campbell Systematic Reviews. The Library's technical solution is currently undergoing a major update, and will be presented in a more user friendly format this spring.

5. New Campbell appointments

A. New Co-Chair of the Social Welfare Group
Dr. Paul Montgomery of the University of Oxford's Department of Social Policy and Social Work has been elected as the next Social Welfare Co-Chair and Steering Group Representative. He has replaced Julia Littell, who has stepped down to focus her efforts on editing. Montgomery has been involved with both the Campbell and Cochrane Collaborations for many years. He and his team have produced 9 Campbell reviews, he has conducted a number of important clinical trials involving psychosocial interventions, and he has served on the Campbell editorial board for the last two years.

B. New head of SFI Campbell
Mette Deding is the new head of SFI Campbell. Mette is 41 years old and has a MA and Ph.D. in economics from the University of Aarhus. She comes from a position as Senior Researcher at SFI - The Danish National Centre for Social Research where she was director of the Family Research Programme. Mette has among other things worked with family economics, gender issues in the labour market and employment among immigrants. Mette Deding stepped into the position on the 1st of February.

Former head of SFI Campbell Merete Konnerup stepped down on the 30th of January.

C. New Co-Convenor of the Campbell and Cochrane Economics Methods Group
Kevin Marsh has become a new Co-convenor of the Campbell and Cochrane Economics Methods Group (CCEMG). He has been an active member of CCEMG since its co-registration as a Subgroup of The Campbell Collaboration Methods Group in 2003. He will take a lead role for the Group across sectors covered by The Cochrane Collaboration and The Campbell Collaboration and on end-user issues.

Kevin said: "I am very happy to be taking on this cross-cutting role for CCEMG as the Group enters the next phase of its development. I am looking forward to leading our work with policy makers and other end-users to help ensure that the outputs from Campbell and other reviews meet their needs and can facilitate decision-making that takes account of evidence on costs, alongside evidence on beneficial and adverse effects".

Kevin is the Head of Economics at Matrix Knowledge Group Ltd., a commercial sector company which provides consulting, software, evaluation and research services to international organisations, governments, public service providers and commissioners, businesses and the charitable sector.

He can be contacted via e-mail to Ian Shemilt, the CCEMG Research Coordinator: i.shemilt@uea.ac.uk.

D. New ECG Trials Search Advisor
Campbell's Education Coordination Group (ECG) is very pleased to announce that Ms Katherine Hanz has recently been hired to serve as their part-time Trials Search Advisor. In this capacity, Katherine will be conducting database searches for ECG reviewers and providing advice on information retrieval. Katherine recently completely her M.L.I.S. from McGill University and has extensive experience supporting systematic reviews as she has been working in this capacity with the review team at the Centre for the Study of Learning and Performance in Montreal, Quebec.

6. New Social Welfare Group titles

Engagement of Women and People of Color in HIV Vaccine Trials: A Systematic Review, Peter A. Newman, Carmen Logie & Rachael Walisser

Mediation for dispute resolution and improved outcomes among children and families involved with child protection services (SW2008-11), Michael Saini, Aron Shlonsky, Paul Issahaku and Charlene Cook

7. Event: Information searching for HTA: globalization, localization and adaptation

Join us for the full-day pre-conference workshop of the HTAi Information Resources Group (IRG) held on Sunday June 21st, as a part of the annual HTAi meeting in Singapore!

The IRG Workshop 2009 themes are "Cross-national and cross-cultural searching: The language challenge" and "Non-clinical evidence and knowledge to support HTA". The workshop will highlight aspects of globalization related to information management and information professionals working with HTA.

Read more about the programme.

Find more details regarding registration. Please notify that the pre-conference workshop is open also for non-HTAi members. Early bird registration ends on April 30th.

For more information, please contact:
Malene Fabricius Jensen, HTAi Information Resources Group (IRG) Chair: mfj@sst.dk
Sari Ormstad, Chair Elect: sor@nokc.no.

8. Contributions to C2 Update

Contributions to the next issue of C2 Update should be sent by e-mail to the Editor at info@c2admin.org, with "C2 Update" in the subject line.

Unless you request otherwise, contributions may also be carried by other Campbell Collaboration news channels such as newsletters from our Coordinating Groups, and our web site.

Best regards,
Camilla Chausse (Information Manager)
E-mail: info@c2admin.org
Web: www.campbellcollaboration.org

Campbell Colloquium Bulletin 05/09

CAMPBELL COLLOQUIUM BULLETIN
# 5 / March 27, 2009

Newsletter for The Ninth Annual Campbell Colloquium, Oslo, Norway, 18-20 May 2009

Early registration rate - last chance!

You can still take advantage of the early bird registration rate by registering for the Campbell Colloquium by next Tuesday, March 31st. Until then, the following fees apply:

General participant - �500
Students - �300

After this date, the registration fees will increase to �650 and �400, respectively.

Register for the Campbell Colloquium now

Travel stipends for participants from LMICs

The Campbell Collaboration can provide a limited number of travel stipends to qualified individuals from Lower and Middle Income Countries (LMIC) in order to attend the Annual Colloquium in Oslo.

Find out more about criteria and how to apply

Campbell Colloquium Bulletin 04/09

CAMPBELL COLLOQUIUM BULLETIN
# 4 / March 20, 2009

Newsletter for The Ninth Annual Campbell Colloquium, Oslo, Norway, 18-20 May 2009

Gahr Støre, Norway's Foreign Minister, to open the Colloquium

We are pleased to announce that Norway's Foreign Minister, Jonas Gahr Støre, will hold the official opening address of this year's Campbell Collaboration Colloquium.

Jonas Gahr Støre was appointed Foreign Minister of Norway in October 2005. He represents the Labour Party.

His first major international position was as Executive Director (Chief of Staff) in the World Health Organization under the leadership of Gro Harlem Brundtland. He was then appointed State Secretary and Chief of Staff for Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg in the first cabinet Stoltenberg from 2000 to 2001. Before taking up the position as Foreign Minister, he was Executive Chairman of the think tank ECON Analyse from 2002 to 2003, and Secretary General of the Norwegian Red Cross from 2003 to 2005.

Access the Campbell Colloquium website to learn more about the speakers, programme, and to register.

Campbell Colloquium Bulletin 03/09

CAMPBELL COLLOQUIUM BULLETIN
# 3 / March 16, 2009

Newsletter for The Ninth Annual Campbell Colloquium, Oslo, Norway, 18-20 May 2009

Content:
1. Colloquium programme posted
2. Early bird registration rates until 31 March
3. Travel stipends for participants from LMICs

1. Colloquium programme posted

The detailed programme for our upcoming Annual Colloquium is now available on our website.

With over 100 presentations, each of our key sectors is well represented. In addition to Education, Welfare, and Justice streams, there is a strong focus on research methods, including training workshops, and on knowledge utilization.

In keeping with this year's emphasis on the wider social determinants of health and on developing countries, presentations from and about lower and middle income countries feature strongly, and public health also features prominently.

Access the Colloquium programme

2. Early bird registration rates until 31 March

Take advantage of our early bird registration fees by registering for the Colloquium before 31 March. Until then, the following fees apply:

General registrant/participant - �500
Students - �300

After this date, the registration fees will increase to �650 and �400, respectively.

Register for the Campbell Colloquium

3. Travel stipends for participants from LMICs

The Campbell Collaboration will be able to provide a limited number of travel stipends to qualified individuals from Lower and Middle Income Countries (LMIC) in order to attend the Annual Colloquium in Oslo.

Details on how to apply will be published shortly. Queries may be sent by e-mail marked "Travel stipend" to colloquium2009@c2admin.org.

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Campbell Colloquium Bulletin 02/09

CAMPBELL COLLOQUIUM BULLETIN
# 2 / February 25, 2009

Newsletter for The Ninth Annual Campbell Colloquium, Oslo, Norway, 18-20 May 2009

Content:
1. The Colloquium programme takes shape
2. Hotel accommodation - book online!
3. Early bird registration rates until 31 March
4. Mosteller and Boruch Awards: Call for nominations

1. The Colloquium programme takes shape
Our call for submissions produced a record response, with an unprecedented diversity of themes and of geographic range. Over 60 papers have now been accepted for the programme. The remaining submissions are still under consideration, and all applicants should have a reply within days.

We focus this year on the social determinants of health and on development issues, and we are delighted to see that over 20 countries spread over 5 continents will be represented. Issues especially relevant to developing countries include the impact of microfinance, perinatal mortality, water sanitation and school feeding programmes. A number of papers address violence prevention, a theme that concerns both developing and developed countries.

A record number of Campbell systematic reviews are featured. Among the highlights are papers on kinship care and on the effects of early family/parent training programmes on antisocial behaviour and delinquency. A keenly awaited update of the Campbell review on Multisystemic Therapy will also be presented.

Papers based on Campbell reviews currently in progress are also prominent, addressing topics such as the use of DNA in police work; return to work strategies; housing programmes for the homeless; restorative justice and prisoner health.

The detailed programme will be available shortly, and will appear first on our website.

Eamonn Noonan, CEO

2. Hotel accommodation - book online!
The conference venue for the Campbell Colloquium is the Holmenkollen Park Hotel. We now invite you to book your hotel accommodation at the conference venue online.

Located in the surrounding hills of Oslo, the hotel affords fabulous views over the city centre and the Oslo Fjord. Parts of the hotel date back to 1894 and it showcases a rich cultural inheritance together with the facilities of a modern conference hotel.

We have negotiated discounted guest lodging rates for our Colloquium participants. The nightly room rates (incl. Breakfast) are:

Single room, 1 295 Norwegian Kroner (NOK)
Double occupancy, 1 545 NOK

3. Early bird registration rates until 31 March
Take advantage of our early bird registration fees by registering for the Colloquium before 31 March. Until then, the following fees apply:

General registrant/participant - �500
Students - �300

After this date, the registration fees will increase to �650 and �400, respectively.

Register for the Campbell Colloquium.

4. Mosteller and Boruch Awards: Call for Nominations
We are now accepting nominations for the Campbell Collaborations two annual awards, the Mosteller Award and the Boruch Award.

The Frederick Mosteller Award for Distinctive Contributions to Systematic Reviews is presented annually by the Campbell Collaboration to an individual who has made an important contribution to systematic reviews in the areas of sociology, psychology, education, criminology and social welfare.

The Robert Boruch Award for Evidence-Based Research in Public Policy is given annually for research that informs public policy in the areas of sociology, psychology, education, criminology and social welfare.

To nominate someone for either of these awards, please send a recent vita of the candidate, and letter of nomination noting the specific research or body of work to be considered to Methods Group Co-Chair Terri Pigott at tpigott@luc.edu.

The deadline for nominations is Monday, 23 March.

More information about the Mosteller and Boruch Awards.

Campbell Colloquium Bulletin 01/09

CAMPBELL COLLOQUIUM BULLETIN
# 1 / January 29, 2009

Content:
Campbell Colloquium Bulletin - 1st issue

Registration now open
Hotel booking

5 questions about the Colloquium

Programme updates
A. Jonathan Shepherd will give the 2009 Jerry Lee Lecture
B. Hans Rosling to address opening session

Campbell Colloquium Bulletin
You are reading the first issue of the Campbell Colloquium Bulletin, where we will be providing you with regular updates on issues related to the Ninth Annual Colloquium of the Campbell Collaboration. The newsletter will feature information about practical matters such as registration and hotel booking as well as programme updates.

You can also find the latest updates on our website http://www.campbellcollaboration.org/Colloquium/Colloquium.shtml

Registration now open
You can now register for the Campbell Colloquium online, please go to: http://www.campbellcollaboration.org/Colloquium/colloquium_registration.php

The following registration fees apply until March 31, 2009
- General registrant/500.00
- Students registered in undergraduate and graduate 300.00

PLEASE NOTE! We regret that our online payment system is not yet available due to technical difficulties. It will be online by mid-February. If you wish to register for the Colloquium before the payment system comes online, you can do so. You will then be contacted by a Campbell representative when the payment system becomes available in order to complete the registration process.

Hotel booking
Registered participants will be able book accommodation at the conference venue through our website. The link for discounted lodging reservations will soon become available and will be announced in this newsletter as soon as the link is online. Learn more at: http://www.campbellcollaboration.org/Colloquium/colloquium_registration/hotel_reservation.php

5 questions about the Campbell Colloquium
What is the Campbell Collaboration Colloquium all about? Why the link between social issues and health? And what is the idea behind this year's focus on poor and middle income countries? We asked Campbell Co-chair, Professor Arild Bjorndal, a few questions about the upcoming event.

Read the interview at http://www.campbellcollaboration.org/news_/5_questions_about_Colloquium.php

Programme updates
The Colloquium programme is under development. The deadline for submissions was January 15. The latest programme updates are available on our website.

A. The 2009 Jerry Lee Lecture
We are pleased to announce that Dr. Jonathan Shepherd will give the Jerry Lee lecture on the topic "Public Health contributions to Violence Prevention". Prof. Shepherd is Director of the Violence and Society Research Group at the School of Dentistry at the University of Cardiff.

The Jerry Lee lecture is a highlight of Campbell's Annual Colloquium. Distinguished experts in the field of systematic reviews are invited to address a topic of major importance.

B. Hans Rosling to address opening session
Hans Rosling, professor of global health at Sweden's Karolinska Insitute (KI), will address the opening session of the Annual Colloquium.

Rosling's career is an impressive combination of scientific achievement and social engagement. He began as a physician, spending years in rural Africa tracking a rare paralytic disease and discovering its cause. His research has also focused on links between economic development, agriculture, poverty and health in Africa, Asia and Latin America. He co-founded the Gapminder Foundation which developed a software tool that converts statistical data into powerful graphics. His Gapminder lectures on development issues have won awards for being 'humorous yet deadly serious'.

Read more at http://www.campbellcollaboration.org/Colloquium/colloquium_speakers.php

- To subscribe or unsubscribe to the Campbell Colloquium Bulletin go to: http://www.campbellcollaboration.org/subscribe/index.php

C2 Update, # 7: News from The Campbell Collaboration

C2 UPDATE: NEWS FROM THE CAMPBELL COLLABORATION
# 7 / February 11, 2009

Content:
1. Whether it works - Comment to Obama's inaugural address
2. Changes at the Nordic Campbell Centre

3. Colloquium 2009
A. Registration now open
B. Newsletter: Campbell Colloquium Bulletin

4. New systematic review, titles and user abstracts
A. Systematic review: Crime Falls With Neighbourhood Watch
B. User Abstracts
C. Social Welfare Group titles

5. Disability Subgroup established
6. Training: Cluster-Randomized Trials Summer Institute
7. Systematic Review Programme in New Zealand
8. Journal: Evidence & Policy, new issue
9. Next issue of C2 Update

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1. Whether it works

"The question we ask today is not whether our government is too big or too small, but whether it works - whether it helps families find jobs at a decent wage, care they can afford, a retirement that is dignified. Where the answer is yes, we intend to move forward. Where the answer is no, programs will end. And those of us who manage the public's dollars will be held to account - to spend wisely, reform bad habits, and do our business in the light of day - because only then can we restore the vital trust between a people and their government." Barack Obama, inaugural address, 20 January 2009

President Obama's comments give grounds for optimism about the future of evidence-based research. Who will provide the answers he seeks? How will government arrive at well-founded decisions on individual programs? The strategy must involve independent, rigorous analysis of relevant evidence on the effect of programs. This is precisely the kind of research that the Campbell Collaboration was created to conduct, and conducts today to a greater extent than ever before. Little wonder, then, that the President's words bring to mind a comment by Donald T. Campbell, made thirty years ago:

"The United States and other modern nations should be ready for an experimental approach to social reform, an approach in which we try out new programs designed to cure specific problems, in which we learn whether or not these programs are effective, and in which we retain, imitate, modify or discard them on the basis of their effectiveness on the multiple imperfect criteria available."

Eamonn Noonan, CEO

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2. Changes at the Nordic Campbell Centre

The first director of Campbell's first regional centre, Merete Konnerup of the Nordic Campbell Centre at SFI in Copenhagen, has now left this position, having decided not to seek a further term of office. Over the past six years Merete built up the centre from scratch and developed it as a cornerstone of the Collaboration.

- The Campbell Collaboration wishes to acknowledge her huge contribution during her six years as Director of the Centre. We greet her decision to move on with no small measure of regret, and wish her every success in her future ventures, says Steering Group Co-Chair Arild Bjoerndal.

Read more at http://www.campbellcollaboration.org/news_/konnerup_leaves.php

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3. Colloquium 2009

You can always find the latest updates on the Colloquium website: http://www.campbellcollaboration.org/Colloquium/Colloquium.shtml

A. Registration now open
You can now register online for the Ninth Annual Colloquium of the Campbell Collaboration in Oslo, Norway, 18-20 May.

The following registration fees apply until March 31, 2009

General registrant/participant - �500.00
Students registered in undergraduate and graduate programs - �300.00

Register online at http://www.campbellcollaboration.org/Colloquium/colloquium_registration.php

B. Campbell Colloquium Bulletin
Would you like to receive regular updates on issues related to the colloquium? Subscribe to the Campbell Colloquium Bulletin. The newsletter features information about practical matters such as registration and hotel booking as well as programme updates.

Subscribe to the Campbell Colloquium Bulletin at http://www.campbellcollaboration.org/subscribe/index.php

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4. New systematic review, titles and user abstracts

A. Systematic review: Crime falls with Neighborhood Watch
According to a new Campbell-review, Neighborhood Watch programs are associated with a reduction in crime. Neighborhood Watch schemes encourage citizens to look for and report suspicious incidents to the police in an effort to deter potential offenders. These programs have become increasingly popular, with estimates suggesting that over a quarter of the UK population and over forty per cent of US residents live in areas covered by these schemes.

Read more and access the full text review: http://www.campbellcollaboration.org/news_/crime_falls_neighborhood_watch.php

B. User Abstracts
Six new user abstracts are now available on the issues of street lighting, personal assistance for people with impairments, financial assistance for disadvantaged families, youth gang involvement, family violence and drug related crime.

Access all user abstracts and full text reviews: http://www.campbellcollaboration.org/news_/new_user_abstracts.php

C. Social Welfare Group titles
Cognitive and behavioural interventions for substance abuse among members of the queer community. Access title document: http://db.c2admin.org/doc-pdf/Cullen_SubAbuseQueerCommunity_title.pdf

Advocacy interventions to reduce or eliminate violence and promote the physical and psychosocial wellbeing of women who experience intimate partner abuse. Access title document: http://db.c2admin.org/doc-pdf/Ramsay_Advocacy_PartnerAbuse_title.pdf

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5. Disability Subgroup established

A Disability Subgroup has been established within Campbell's Education Coordinating Group. The subgroup was established following a formal request from John Westbrook, Director of SEDL's National Center for the Dissemination of Disability Research (NCDDR).

Learn more about the group's objectives, how to get involved, and training opportunities at http://www.campbellcollaboration.org/news_/disability_subgroup.php

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6. Training: Cluster-Randomized Trials Summer Institute

The National Center for Education Research within the Institute of Education Sciences announces its third Summer Research Training Institute on Cluster-Randomized Trials. This Training Institute is held to increase the national capacity of researchers to develop and conduct rigorous evaluations of the impact of education interventions.

When: June 21 to July 3, 2009
Where: Vanderbilt University; Nashville, TN

You can find more information about the training institute at http://ies.ed.gov/ncer/whatsnew/conferences/09rct_traininginstitute/

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7. Systematic Review Programme in New Zealand

New Zealand has announced funding for a three year programme of work, funding a number of systematic reviews in key areas of youth development under the series title "What works in youth development". The Ministry of Youth Development is undertaking this work programme in conjunction with the Health Research Council of New Zealand. The systematic reviews will primarily be aimed at service providers, as well as policy agencies and other organisations with an interest in youth development.

Read more about the programme at http://www.myd.govt.nz/policyresearch/whatworksinyouthdevelopment/whatworksinyouthdevelopment.aspx

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8. Journal: Evidence & Policy, new issue

The new issue of Evidence & Policy (Volume 5, number 1) is now available. Access the table of contents at: http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/tpp/ep/2009/00000005/00000001

In the current issue:
EDITORIAL: Annette Boaz, David Gough, James Blewett

RESEARCH:
Killer facts, politics and other influences: what evidence triggered early childhood intervention policies in Australia? Shelley Bowen, Anthony B. Zwi, Peter Sainsbury and Margaret Whitehead

Increasing capacity for knowledge translation: understanding how some researchers engage policy makers. Anita Kothari, Lynne MacLean and Nancy Edwards

Engaging policy makers in action on socially determined health inequities: developing evidence-informed cameos. Naomi Priest, Elizabeth Waters, Nicole Valentine, Rebecca Armstrong, Sharon Friel, Amit Prasad and Orielle Solar

DEBATE: Knowledge exchange strategies for interventions and policy in public health. Denise Kouri

PRACTICE: Using evidence to inform policy in a non-governmental public body. Andrew Nocon

SOURCES AND RESOURCES: Lessons from the literature

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9. Next issue of C2 Update

The next issue of C2 Update will come out in March 2009.

Contributions should be sent by e-mail to the Editor at info@c2admin.org, with "C2 Update" in the subject line. The deadline is February 27th.

Unless you request otherwise, contributions may also be carried by other Campbell Collaboration news channels such as newsletters from our Coordinating Groups, and our web site.

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Camilla Chausse (Information Manager)
E-mail: info@c2admin.org
Web: www.campbellcollaboration.org

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C2 Update, # 6: News from The Campbell Collaboration

C2 UPDATE: NEWS FROM THE CAMPBELL COLLABORATION
# 6, December 19, 2008

Content:
1. Season's Greetings

2. Colloquium 2009
A. Five questions about the Campbell Colloquium
B. The 2009 Jerry Lee Lecture

3. Crime and Justice publications
A. Systematic review: Effects of Closed Circuit Television Surveillance on Crime
B. Systematic review: Mentoring Interventions to Affect Juvenile Delinquency and Associated Problems
C. Protocol: Intervention Strategies for the Prevention, Treatment and Management of Violent Behavior by Adults in Contact with Forensic Mental Health Services or the Criminal Justice System

4. Dr. Peter Tugwell - Canadian Health Researcher of the Year
5. EPPI-Centre training courses
6. Next issue of C2 Update

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1. Season's Greetings
Sender: Campbell Collaboration International Secretariat (info@c2admin.org)

2008 has been a year of renewal for The Campbell Collaboration, and we would like to extend our greetings for the holiday season.

You can see our greeting card here:
http://www.campbellcollaboration.org/C2_SeasonGreetings2008/

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2. Colloquium 2009
Sender: Camilla Chausse (info@c2admin.org)

A. Five questions about the Campbell Colloqium
What is the Campbell Collaboration Colloquium all about? Why the link between social issues and health? And what is the idea behind this year's focus on poor and middle income countries? We asked Campbell Co-chair Arild Bjorndal a few questions about the upcoming event.

Read more at: http://www.campbellcollaboration.org/news_/5_questions_about_Colloquium.php

B. The 2009 Jerry Lee Lecture
We are pleased to announce that Dr. Jonathan Shepherd will give the Jerry Lee lecture on the topic "Public Health contributions to Violence Prevention". Professor Shepherd is Director of the Violence and Society Research Group at the School of Dentistry at the University of Cardiff.

You can learn more about Dr. Shepherd at: http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/dentl/contactsandpeople/academicstaff/shepherd-jonathan-prof-overview_new.html

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3. Crime and Justice publications
Sender: Charlotte Gill (gillce@sas.upenn.edu)

A. Systematic review: Effects of Closed Circuit Television Surveillance on Crime (Welsh, BC and Farrington, DP)
The popularity of CCTV has grown markedly in the Western world in recent years. In the UK, CCTV is the single most heavily funded crime prevention measure operating outside the criminal justice system. However, doubt has been cast on the quality and independence of research evidence indicating its success. This review examines the most rigorous research from around the world to assess the effects of CCTV and the conditions under which it is most effective.

The review shows that CCTV had a modest but significant desirable impact on crime rates. In particular, CCTV was most effective against vehicle crimes in parking lots - crime decreased by half in car parks covered by CCTV compared to those without cameras. The reviewers conclude that CCTV is an effective crime prevention measure in public spaces, but, in contrast to its current broad application, should focus only on the specific targets against which it is shown to be most effective. They also call for more high-quality research on this intervention.

Access the full text version of the review: http://db.c2admin.org/doc-pdf/Welsh_CCTV_review.pdf

B. Systematic review: Mentoring Interventions to Affect Juvenile Delinquency and Associated Problems (Tolan, P, Henry, D, Schoeny, M, and Bass, A)
Mentoring is one of the most commonly-used interventions to prevent, divert, and deal with youth involved in or at risk for delinquent and antisocial behaviour. These programs aim to address delinquency and its associated problems; for example, school failure, aggression, and drug use.

The review finds that mentoring programs can reduce crime and associated problems, but that more rigorous research is needed

Read more about the results of the review and access the full text version: http://www.campbellcollaboration.org/news_/Promising_results_mentoring_programs.php

C. Protocol: Intervention Strategies for the Prevention, Treatment and Management of Violent Behavior by Adults in Contact with Forensic Mental Health Services or the Criminal Justice System (Richard Whittington, Wally Barr, Juliet Hockenhull, Maria Leitner, James McGuire)
Violent behaviour is a significant source of public and political concern, and most perpetrators will eventually come into contact with either the forensic mental health (FMH) services or the criminal justice system (CJS) (or both). The proposed systematic review sets out to address the global evidence base underpinning interventions for preventing, treating and managing violence in both FMH and CJS settings.

Access protocol: http://db.c2admin.org/doc-pdf/Whittington_MH_Intervention_protocol.pdf

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4. Dr. Peter Tugwell - Canadian Health Researcher of the Year
Sender: Cheryl Arratoon (carratoo@uottawa.ca)

Dr. Peter Tugwell of the University of Ottawa (Professor, Faculty of Medicine) and Co-chair of Campbell's Methods Group was named Canada's 2008 Health Researcher of the Year for Health Services and Systems and Population Health Research. Dr. Tugwell receives the prestigious Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Michael Smith Prize. The award provides world-class researchers with funding to pursue critical research and to support and mentor trainees. Dr. Tugwell also holds a Canada Research Chair in Health Equity and is a Principal Scientist at the University of Ottawa's Institute of Population Health. Further, he is a Senior Scientist with the Ottawa Health Research Institute. More about Dr. Tugwell and his achievements at: http://www.cgh.uottawa.ca.

(This text was first carried by CC Info: Electronic news bulletin of The Cochrane Collaboration, November 2008 issue)

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5. EPPI-Centre training courses

The EPPI-Centre is hosting two training courses relevant for researcher and policymakers:

A. Research Synthesis for Policy and Practice
The training course is designed for experienced researchers or recent graduates who wish to be able to evaluate and use both quantitative and qualitative research in their workplace.

- Dates: 27 January, 4, 17, 26 February 2009.
- Location: Institute of Education, University of London

More information can be found at: http://eppi.ioe.ac.uk/cms/Default.aspx?tabid=694

B. Evidence for policy, practice and personal decisions
The training course is designed for people in public or voluntary sector organizations that are, or aspire to become, research informed.

- Dates: 11, 18, 25 March, 1 April 2009.
- Location: Institute of Education, University of London

More information can be found at: http://eppi.ioe.ac.uk/cms/Default.aspx?tabid=695

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6. Next issue of C2 Update
Sender: Camilla Chausse (info@c2admin.org)

The next issue of C2 Update will come out in January 2009.

Contributions should be sent by e-mail to the Editor at info@c2admin.org, with "C2 Update" in the subject line. The deadline is January 19.

Unless you request otherwise, contributions may also be carried by other Campbell Collaboration news channels such as newsletters from our Coordinating Groups, and our web site.

Best regards,
Camilla Chausse (Information Manager)
E-mail: info@c2admin.org
Web: www.campbellcollaboration.org

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C2 Update, # 5: News from The Campbell Collaboration

C2 UPDATE: NEWS FROM THE CAMPBELL COLLABORATION
24 November 2008

Content:
1. Colloquium 2009
a. Colloqium in association with The Lancet
b. Hans Rosling confirmed as plenary speaker

2. Crime and Justice publications
a. Systematic review: Effects of Problem-Oriented Policing on Crime and Disorder
b. Systematic review: Effects of Second Responder Programs on Repeat Incidents of Family Abuse
c. Protocol: Reentry Programs for Formerly Incarcerated Women

3. New review titles in Social Welfare
4. Social Welfare Group awards program
5. Call for nominations: Social Welfare Group Co-chair and Steering Group representative
6. Permanent and increased funding for SFI Campbell
7. New funding for reviews on development topics
8. Interdepartmental Advisory Group for Campbell (Norway), second meeting
9. Publication: Designing Randomized Trials in Health, Education and the Social Sciences
10. Publication: A Practical Guide to Systematic Reviewing and Meta-Analysis
11. Publication: RCTs for Policy Interventions? A Review of Reviews and Meta-regression
12. Next issue of C2 Update

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1. Colloquium 2009
Sender: Camilla Chausse (info@c2admin.org)

a. Colloqium in association with The Lancet
We are pleased to announce that the Campbell Colloquium in 2009 is being organised in association with The Lancet. The Lancet, first published in 1823, remains an independent and authoritative voice in global medicine.

The colloquium title is "Better evidence for a better world". The event will have a particular focus on development issues, against the background of growing recognition that education, protection from crime and social welfare constitute the broader determinants of health, also in Lower and Middle Income Countries. The Colloquium aims to show how the social and medical arenas interrelate and how interventions often target the same individuals across disciplines.

Both organisations are currently accepting submissions. The Lancet deadline is 15 December; the Campbell Collaboration deadline is 15 January 2009.

b. Hans Rosling confirmed as plenary speaker
Hans Rosling, professor of global health at Sweden's Karolinska Institute, will be one of the keynote speakers at the Annual Colloquium in Oslo. Read more about his work.

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2. Crime and Justice publications
Sender: Charlotte Gill (gillce@sas.upenn.edu)

a. Effects of Problem-Oriented Policing on Crime and Disorder (systematic review)
Problem-oriented policing (POP) has a modest impact on crime and disorder, according to a new Campbell systematic review.

The review examined 10 rigorous evaluations of POP programs following the SARA model of problem solving (Scanning, Analysis, Response, Assessment). The evaluations were carried out in the US and the UK. The studies covered a wide range of problems from school victimization to vandalism and drug markets. Overall, the analysis showed that POP has a modest but significant impact on reducing various types of crime and disorder. Interventions focusing on 'problem persons' rather than 'problem places' seemed to have a bigger effect on crime reduction.

Read more about the results of the review and access the full text version.

b. Effects of Second Responder Programs on Repeat Incidents of Family Abuse (systematic review)
Second responder programs for family violence do not affect the likelihood of new incidents of violent abuse, according to a new Campbell systematic review. This review of 10 rigorous evaluations of second responder programs in the US also found that households that received a follow-up visit were about 1¼ times more likely to report new abuse to the police than those that did not.

Half of the studies reviewed were conducted in the past two years, indicating increased research concern about this topic.

Read more about the results of the review and access the full text version.

c. Reentry Programs for Formerly Incarcerated Women (protocol)
The number of women who are incarcerated is increasing, both in the US and in other regions of the world. The reasons for this rapid expansion are unknown. However, a growing body of literature suggests the need for gender-specific or gender-responsive strategies that promote socially just criminal justice policies and programs for women.

The review is an attempt to fill the "gender-gap" in the literature. An understanding of the effectiveness of existing re-entry programs is critical to facilitating the successful transition of the growing number of formerly incarcerated women.

Access the protocol.

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3. New review titles in Social Welfare
Sender: Krystyna Kowalski (krk@sfi.dk)

- Does Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) reduce posttraumatic stress disorder in combat veterans? David L. Albright, Bruce Thyer, Betsy J. Becker & Allen Rubin.

- Empowerment-based Positive Youth Development interventions for improving self-efficacy and positive connections for youth and adolescents (10-24) in any location. Matthew Morton & Paul Montgomery.

- Aggression Replacement Training (ART) for reducing antisocial behaviour in adolescents and adults. Catrine Kaunitz, Geir Smedslund, Anna-Karin Andershed, Lars Brännström & Marie Nyström.

- Housing program, including case management, for reducing homelessness and increasing residential stability for homeless people. Sten Anttila, Lars Benjaminsen, Tony Barnett, Agneta Brolund, Lars Brännström, Siri Jung, Maja Kärrman Fredriksson, Siobhan Reilly, Ian Shemilt.

- Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction programs for improving health and wellbeing in adults. Michael de Vibe, Karianne Thune Hammerstrøm, Krystyna Kowalski & Arild Bjørndal.

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4. Social Welfare Group awards program
Sender: Krystyna Kowalski (krk@sfi.dk)

The Editorial Board of Campbell's Social Welfare Group has created an awards program to encourage the production of rigorous systematic reviews that can inform social welfare policy and practice. The first of these awards is named in honour of Leonard E. Gibbs, who was one of the leaders of the Evidence-Based Practice movement. Additional awards may be developed in the future.

The Leonard E. Gibbs Award will be given to the authors of a completed Campbell systematic review that contributes to evidence-informed practice in social welfare. The first award will be given at the Campbell Colloquium in Oslo in May 2009 for the finest systematic review completed and approved in 2007 or 2008.

Read more about the awards program.

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5. Call for nominations: Social Welfare Group Co-chair and Steering Group representative
Sender: Aron Shlonsky (aron.shlonsky@utoronto.ca)

Members and affiliates of the Social Welfare Coordinating Group (SWCG) are called upon to nominate candidates for the upcoming election of the next Campbell SWCG Co-chair and Steering Group representative. This joint appointment is for a three-year term to begin on or after the 1st of January 2009. Read more about the nomination process.

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6. Permanent and increased funding for SFI Campbell
Sender: Mads Høg (mah@sfi.dk)

The future of SFI Campbell - the Nordic Campbell Centre, is secured and strengthened, as the centre is granted both permanent and increased funding by the Danish Parliament.

Director of SFI Campbell Merete Konnerup comments.
- I am very pleased indeed to get this resounding endorsement and vote of confidence for the work done at the centre. In an international perspective, the Danish Parliament has made a unique both large and long term commitment to evidence-based public policy. And this will have a decisive effect on people's opportunity to make well-informed decisions - a key quality of a truly democratic society.

Permanent funding is granted after 7 years on temporary grants. Since the opening of the centre, SFI Campbell has received an annual grant of a little over DKK 5 mill. From 2009 and onwards, the annual grant has been increased by 20% - to DKK 6 mill. (� 0,8 mill. Or US$ 1 mill.).

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7. New funding for reviews on development topics
Sender: Eamonn Noonan (eamonn.noonan@c2admin.org)

We are pleased to announce that The International Initiative for Impact Evaluation (3ie), in partnership with The Campbell Collaboration, invites proposals for systematic (synthetic) reviews of studies of the impact of development interventions. Read more.

Expressions of interest should be sent to proposals@3ieimpact.org by Friday 5th December 2008. Enquiries should be sent to Hugh Waddington at hwaddington@3ieimpact.org.

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8. Interdepartmental Advisory Group for Campbell (Norway), second meeting
Sender: Camilla Chausse (info@c2admin.org)

The second meeting of the Norwegian Interdepartmental Advisory Group for The Campbell Collaboration was held on 19 November. Four Ministries (Education, Justice, Children and Welfare), five State Agencies (Labour and Welfare, Health, Police, Education, Child Welfare) and the Research Council were represented.

The meeting focused on education. Carole Torgerson, Co-chair of Campbell's Education Group, spoke on systematic reviews in education. She noted that the UK was for the first time conducting a stepped-wedge RCT in education, built into an intervention to assist 8-year olds who have difficulties with mathematics.

A recent report by the Teachers' Union of Norway on evidence-based practice was also considered. The establishment of a "Commissioning Forum" for systematic reviews was also discussed.

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9. Publication: Designing Randomized Trials in Health, Education and the Social Sciences

Carole Torgerson and David Torgerson are the authors of a new book on how to conduct Randomized Controlled Trials. The book is an introduction on how to design randomized trials with illustrations from health, education and crime and justice.

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10. Publication: A Practical Guide to Systematic Reviewing and Meta-Analysis

Vijayan Pillai, Julia H. Littell and Jacqueline Corcoran are the authors of a new book on how to conduct systematic reviews and meta-analysis.

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11. Publication: RCTs for Policy Interventions? A Review of Reviews and Meta-regression

A new report by Oliver et al. examines and compares RCTs with non-RCT designs. The report seeks to determine whether RCTs lead to the same effect size and variance as non-RCTs. Further details and the full-text report can be found at the EPPI-Centre website.

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12. Next issue of C2 Update
Sender: Camilla Chausse (info@c2admin.org)

The next issue of C2 Update will come out in December.

Contributions should be sent by e-mail to the Editor (Camilla Chausse) at info@c2admin.org, with "C2 Update" in the subject line. The deadline is December 15.

Unless you request otherwise, contributions may also be carried by other Campbell Collaboration news channels such as newsletters from our Coordinating Groups, and our web site.

Best regards, Camilla Chausse (Information Manager)
E-mail: info@c2admin.org
Web: www.campbellcollaboration.org

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C2 Update, # 4: News from The Campbell Collaboration

C2 UPDATE: NEWS FROM THE CAMPBELL COLLABORATION
23 October 2008

Contents:
1. Campbell Colloquium 2009
a. Call for Submissions
b. Presenting ongoing and finished work
c. Reaching out to low and middle income countries
b. New and important topic areas

2. Strategic plan adopted
3. Review: Improved street lighting can reduce crime

4. Evaluation and development effectiveness
a. Conference on Impact Evaluation
b. Journal of Development Effectiveness: Call for Papers

5. Event: Meta-analysis seminar, Maastricht, the Netherlands
6. Event: Advanced meta-analysis seminar, Oxford, UK
7. Next issue of C2 Update

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1. Campbell Colloquium 2009
Sender: Camilla Chausse (info@c2admin.org)

The Campbell Collaboration is pleased to announce that our Ninth Annual Colloquium will be held in Oslo, Norway on May 18-20, 2009. The event is organised in association with The Lancet. This year's theme is "Better evidence for a better world". We will have a particular focus on low and middle income countries.

a. Call for Submissions
We are seeking submissions from researchers, policy makers, and practitioners in the areas of education, crime and justice, social welfare and public health.

Read more about the upcoming Colloquium and how to submit at http://www.campbellcollaboration.org/

b. Presenting ongoing and finished work
All authors engaged in writing a Campbell review or in related methodological studies are urged to present their work at the upcoming colloquium in Oslo. It is important to make the colloquium into a working meeting for the collaboration, and for us to showcase our products.

We also welcome relevant primary studies, especially on implementation issues (how to get research into policy and practice) and on methods.

c. Reaching out to low and middle income countries
"Better evidence for a better world" implies that the Campbell focus needs to be shifted to practice and policy in low and middle income countries. We especially want to stimulate researchers that are active in synthesising evidence and/or engaged in relevant primary research (effect studies, implementation of research findings, methodological research). A limited number of stipends will be available.

d. New and important topic areas
Can charities use evidence to make better informed-decisions about their investments? Should charities evaluate their work and, if so, how? How can a donor use systematic reviews to choose which charities to support? These are three questions we hope to debate at the Oslo colloquium in a separate session.

There are also other topic areas that are new and exiting to those engaged in how evidence can support policy and practice; development studies, immigration/integration issues, disability, geriatric services and brain drain. We are keen to engage with people who want to contribute to systematic reviews in these areas.

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2. Strategic plan adopted
Sender: Camilla Chausse (info@c2admin.org)

On 9 October 2008 the Steering Group adopted a new Strategic plan which describes The Campbell Collaboration's goals and main activities.

Important aims for the organization are i) to develop a production process for systematic reviews that is of value to review authors, ii) to stimulate review production, iii) to build a register of systematic reviews that address questions of importance to practitioners and policy makers and iv) to make the findings of reviews available in accessible, user friendly formats.

The plan can be read in full at http://www.campbellcollaboration.org/resources/policy_documents/strategic_plan.php

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3. Improved street lighting can reduce crime
Sender: Crime and Justice Group/Charlotte Gill (gillce@sas.upenn.edu)

Improved street lighting can contribute to significantly reduce crime, according to a review published by the Campbell Collaboration.

This review of 13 studies of street lighting interventions in the United Kingdom and United States, spanning four decades, finds that crime decreased by 21% in areas that experienced street lighting improvements compared to similar areas that did not. The review also notes that street lighting appears more effective at reducing crime in the United Kingdom compared to the United States - a 38% reduction compared to 7%.

Read more about the review and access the full text version at http://www.campbellcollaboration.org/news_/improved_street_lighting_reduce_crime.php

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4. Evaluation and development effectiveness
Sender: Eamonn Noonan (eamonn.noonan@c2admin.org)

a. Conference on Impact Evaluation
A conference on "PERSPECTIVES ON IMPACT EVALUATION: Approaches to assessing development effectiveness" will be held in Cairo, Egypt from 29 March - 2 April 2009. The organisers are the African Evaluation Association, the Network of Networks on Impact Evaluation and the International Institute for Impact Evaluation (3ie). The call for conference contributions will be available shortly on the respective websites:
http://www.afrea.org/
http://www.worldbank.org/ieg/nonie/
http://www.3ieimpact.org/

b. Journal of Development Effectiveness: Call for Papers
The International Institute for Impact Evaluation (3ie) announces the launch of a new journal, the Journal of Development Effectiveness. The Journal will publish conceptual papers on impact evaluation, synthetic reviews, and innovative impact studies. Submissions should be emailed to jdeff@3ieimpact.org. The manuscript should not identify the authors, who should be listed in the covering email.

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5. Event: Meta-analysis seminar, Maastricht, the Netherlands
Sender: Wolfgang Viechtbauer (wolfgang.viechtbauer@STAT.unimaas.nl)

- Where: University of Maastricht, the Netherlands
- When: November 17-19, 2008 (3 days)
- Language: The course will be taught in English

Information about the workshop and how to register at: http://www.wvbauer.com/ma_course.html. The deadline for registration is November 3.

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6. Event: Advanced meta-analysis seminar, Oxford, UK

The Department of Education at the University of Oxford is hosting an Advanced Meta-Analysis seminar. The one-day seminar is the final of a series of workshops and seminars funded by the ESRC Researcher Development Initiative. The seminar will look at advanced issues in multilevel meta-analysis - presented by Prof. Joop Hox from Utrecht University, the Netherlands.

- Where: Department of Education, University of Oxford, UK
- When: November 7th 2008

Information about the seminar and how to regiser at: http://www.education.ox.ac.uk/research/resgroup/self/training.php

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7. Next issue of C2 Update
Sender: Camilla Chausse (info@c2admin.org)

The next issue of C2 Update will come out in November.

Contributions should be sent by e-mail to the Editor (Camilla Chausse) at info@c2admin.org, with "C2 Update" in the subject line.

Unless you request otherwise, contributions may also be carried by other Campbell Collaboration news channels such as newsletters from our Coordinating Groups, and our web site.

Best regards,
Camilla Chausse (Information Manager)
E-mail: info@c2admin.org
Web: www.campbellcollaboration.org

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C2 Update, # 3: News from The Campbell Collaboration

C2 UPDATE: NEWS FROM THE CAMPBELL COLLABORATION
4 September 2008

Contents:
1. Campbell's website - new and improved!
2. New C2 review on the effects of early family/parent training programs
3. New C2 title on empowerment-based after-school programmes
4. The Centre for Reviews and Dissemination (CRD) publishes new guidance
5. Workshop: Joint Cochrane/Campbell course on systematic reviews
6. Workshop (reminder!): How to write a User Abstract for a Campbell Review
7. Next issue of C2 Update

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1. Campbell's website - new and improved!
Sender: Camilla Chausse (e-mail: info@c2admin.org)

Campbell has a new and improved website. The key principles guiding the redesign have been accessibility and standardisation. Hence our new design and a major reorganization of the site's content. We hope that you will find much that is useful to you.

Among other things, the website offers:
- A clear overview of the process of producing a systematic review within our organization.
- Access to the web pages of our Coordinating Groups - Crime and Justice, Education, Social Welfare, Methods and Users.
- Access to both full text versions of completed reviews, and to concise summaries of individual reviews (User Abstracts) through the Campbell Library.

A new feature of our site is the Resource Center, which includes a selection of useful online resources and tools. The Resource Center aims to provide those who are interested or involved in our work with helpful resources such as guidelines, links, papers and presentations, policy documents, and more. The Resource Center is a work in progress into which we will continue to add useful content.

Our website will continue to evolve in the coming months. Among other things, we will further develop the Campbell Library, in particular through enhanced search possibilities. We welcome your feedback and suggestions.

Visit our website at http://www.campbellcollaboration.org

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2. New C2 review on the effects of early family/parent training programs
Sender: Crime and Justice Group/Charlotte Gill (e-mail: gillce@sas.upenn.edu)

According to a new Campbell systematic review, early family/parent training programs should be used to prevent child behaviour problems.

When young children exhibit behaviour problems, early intervention is vital, as these children have a greater risk of developing more serious problems later on in life. Because research also indicates that it becomes more difficult to change these children's behaviour as time passes, early prevention has received great political and professional interest.

Family/parent training programs are aimed at parents of children with behaviour problems and aggressive behaviour, and seek to enhance and develop parenting abilities.

The review of 55 trials spanning three decades, three continents, and involving almost 10,000 children, found that early family/parent training programs had a small to moderate effect on reducing child behaviour problems in the first five years of life.

Children from families who received training coped better than children from families who did not receive training. Only 33% of children continued to exhibit behaviour problems after completing the training program, whereas 50% of children in the families who did not take part in the family/parent training program continued to have problems. The review also shows that for some the children, behaviour problems disappear over the life course without any preventive efforts.

This article is based on the systematic review:
Piquero A, Farrington D, Welsh B, Tremblay R, Jennings W: Effects of early family/parent training programs on antisocial behavior and delinquency.

Download the review and user abstract documents:
- Review: http://db.c2admin.org/doc-pdf/Piquero_EFPT_review.pdf
- User Abstract: http://db.c2admin.org/doc-pdf/NC2_Parent_Training_Abstract.pdf

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3. New C2 title on empowerment-based after-school programmes
Sender: Krystyna Kowalski (krk@sfi.dk)

A new title, "Empowerment-based after-school programmes for improving self-efficacy and positive connections for adolescents (ages 10-19) in OECD countries" by Matthew Morton and Paul Montgomery, was approved by the Social Welfare Group on 31 August.

Download the title document: http://db.c2admin.org/doc-pdf/Morton_TRF_YouthEmpowerment_title.pdf

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4. The Centre for Reviews and Dissemination publishes new guidance
Sender: Amanda Sowden (e-mail: ajs18@york.ac.uk)

The Centre for Reviews and Dissemination (CRD) at the University of York announces the forthcoming publication of "Systematic Reviews: CRD's guidance for undertaking reviews in health care". Publication will be in Autumn 2008.

CRD's original guidance (CRD Report 4) was first published in 1996 and revised in 2001. The guidance is widely recommended and used both nationally and internationally. Although the main principles behind systematically reviewing research evidence of the effectiveness of health interventions remain the same, various aspects of review methodology have continued to develop.

The purpose of the new edition remains to provide practical guidance for undertaking evidence synthesis based on a thorough understanding of systematic review methodology. It presents the different stages of systematic reviewing and has been expanded to incorporate issues specific to reviews of clinical tests, public health interventions, adverse effects, economic evaluations, and the incorporation of qualitative research into reviews.

The publication will be available as a free download in PDF-format from the CRD website - http://www.york.ac.uk/inst/crd/systematic_reviews_book.htm - and to purchase in printed form.

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5. Workshop: Joint Cochrane/Campbell course on systematic reviews
Sender: Karin Hannes (e-mail: karin.hannes@med.kuelven.be)

The Belgian Cochrane Branch and Campbell Group organize their first joined course program on the development of systematic reviews. Two sessions have been planned.

- Where: Leuven, Belgium
- When: 2 X 1 day sessions - 23rd October (session 1) and early 2009 (session 2)
- Cost: 50 Euro per session, lunch and course materials are included.
- Other: The course will be taught in Dutch.

A. Session 1 (23rd October)
Topics for the first session include:
- an introduction to Cochrane and Campbell
- Campbell and their information sources
- an introduction to the concept of a systematic review and the software packet RevMan
- the development of a protocol
- defining a searchable question
- the search for scientific studies
- critical appraisal and approaches to data abstraction

B. Session 2 (early 2009)
Topics for the second session include:
- the analysis of data
- pooling results
- using RevMan to support meta-analysis

In session 2, there will also be time to discuss obstacles experienced in developing a systematic review.

Contact Karin Hannes for more information or to register: karin.hannes@med.kuleuven.be.

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6. Workshop (reminder!): How to write a User Abstract for a Campbell Review
Sender: Merete Konnerup (e-mail: mek@sfi.dk)

- Where: Copenhagen, Denmark
- When: October 3, 2008
- Cost: Participation in the workshop is free of charge. However, participants must cover their own travel and accommodation costs.

To access the program and to register, go to: http://www.sfi.dk/sw28572.asp

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7. Next issue of C2 Update
Sender: Camilla Chausse (info@c2admin.org)

The next issue of C2 Update will come out in October.

Contributions should be sent by e-mail to the Editor (Camilla Chausse) at info@c2admin.org, with "C2 Update" in the subject line. The deadline is Friday, 26 September.

Unless you request otherwise, contributions may also be carried by other Campbell Collaboration news channels such as newsletters from our Coordinating Groups, and our web site.

Best regards,
Camilla Chausse (Information Manager)
E-mail: info@c2admin.org
Web: www.campbellcollaboration.org

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C2 Update #2b: The apologetic version

Unfortunately, some of our C2 Update recipients may have received some strange e-mails, in addition to the newsletter itself. The reason for this is the introduction of our new mailing list software, which has given us some technical problems.

We apologise for the inconvenience. The problem has now been solved.

C2 Update carries information of interest to those that wish to follow developments in The Campbell Collaboration, and is being sent out to all affiliates of our Coordinating Groups.

Information about subscribing, unsubscribing, and previous newsletters can always be found at the end of the latest edition of the newsletter.

Have a nice summer!

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C2 Update, # 2: News from The Campbell Collaboration

C2 UPDATE: NEWS FROM THE CAMPBELL COLLABORATION
1 July 2008

Contents:
1. Workshop: Systematic Review Training Session
2. Workshop: How to write user abstracts for Campbell Reviews
3. Update from the Stockholm Criminology Symposium
4. New appointment for Crime and Justice Co-chair David Weisburd
5. Crime and Justice Group, new review title and protocol
6. Presentation to Norway's Education Research Forum
7. Anne Wade wins Excellence in Librarianship Award
8. Announcements from Campbell Head Office
9. Next issue of C2 Update

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1. Workshop: Systematic Review Training Session
Sender: Jeff Valentine (jeff.valentine@louisville.edu)

This workshop is aimed at researchers who are working on, or planning to start work on, a systematic review. The training focuses on both lecture and small group work, where individuals will have the opportunity to work with the details of their review question.

Trainers: Betsy Becker (Florida State University, USA), Therese Pigott (Loyola University Chicago, USA), and Jeff Valentine (University of Louisville, USA).

- Where: Leiden, Netherlands
- When: 18.-20. August 2008 (2,5 days of training)
- Cost: Participation in the workshop is free of charge. However, participants must cover their own travel and accommodation costs.

For more information and registration, go to: www.campbellcollaboration.org

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2. Workshop: How to write user abstracts for Campbell Reviews
Sender: Mads Hoeg (mah@sfi.dk)

Translating research knowledge into usable information for policy makers and practitioners is a complex task. This workshop will enable participants to take the first step in translating research into action. The training will be based on real-life cases and focus on issues such as knowledge translation, interpretation of results/statistics, relevance, focus, presentation, collaboration with researchers, and contextualisation.

- Where: Copenhagen, Denmark
- When: October 3, 2008
- Cost: Participation in the workshop is free of charge. However, participants must cover their own travel and accommodation costs.

The program is now available. For more information and registration, go to: http://www.sfi.dk/sw28572.asp

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3. Update from the Stockholm Criminology Symposium
Sender: Charlotte Gill (gillce@sas.upenn.edu)

The third Stockholm Criminology Symposium was held in Stockholm, Sweden, June 16-18. More than 500 participants from over 30 countries attended. Among the highlights: Jonathan Sheperd, Campbell Crime and Justice Steering Committee member, received this year's Stockholm Prize in Criminology, along with David Olds.

The symposium proved to be an excellent forum for raising the profile of the Campbell Crime and Justice Group. Many presentations were given by group members, including:

- a plenary session on Crime and Justice Group systematic reviews, chaired by Co-chair Peter Grabosky, and featuring presentations on Problem-Oriented Policing by Co-chair David Weisburd, Drug Courts by Editor David Wilson, and Public Surveillance by Committee member Brandon Welsh;
- face-to-face restorative justice, by Committee member Lawrence Sherman and Heather Strang;
- sex offender treatment, by Committee member Friedrich L�sel;
- the effects of parental imprisonment on children, by Joseph Murray;
- the effectiveness of neighbourhood watch, by Katy Holloway and Trevor Bennett;
- effective programs to prevent bullying, by Anna Baldry.

The winners of the Stockholm Prize in Criminology were honoured with a prize ceremony and banquet, with prizes awarded by Princess Christina of the Swedish Royal Family. Committee member Jonathan Shepherd received this year's prize, along with Academy of Experimental Criminology fellow David Olds. Prof. Shepherd, an oral surgeon from Cardiff University, UK, was recognised for his pioneering research on injury prevention in bar fights. More information about his work can be found at: http://www.criminologyprize.com/extra/pod/?id=47&module_instance=3&action=pod_show&navid=47.

More about the Stockholm Criminology Symposium at: http://www.criminologyprize.com/extra/pod/?module_instance=2

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4. New appointment for Crime and Justice Co-chair David Weisburd
Sender: Camilla Chausse (info@c2admin.org)

On July 1, David Weisburd, Co-chair of Campbell's Crime and Justice Group, is moving his American appointment from the University of Maryland to George Mason University, Virginia, USA. Dr. Weisburd has been appointed Distinguished Professor, and will also be directing the newly formed Center for Evidence-Based Crime Policy, http://gunston.gmu.edu/cebcp.

Weisburd maintains his appointment as Walter E. Meyer Professor of Law and Criminal Justice at the Hebrew University Law School, Jerusalem, Israel.

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5. Crime and Justice Group, new review title and protocol
Sender: Charlotte Gill (gillce@sas.upenn.edu)

A new protocol, 'The effects of drug substitution programs on reoffending', by Crime and Justice Steering Commitee member Martin Killias, Marcelo Aebi, and Miriam Pina, was approved on 27 May.

A new title, 'A systematic review of programs designed to improve self-control up to age 10 among children and adolescents: self-control and delinquency/crime as outcomes', by Alex Piquero and Wesley Jennings, was approved on 21 June.

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6. Presentation to Norway's Education Research Forum
Sender: Eamonn Noonan (eamonn.noonan@c2admin.org)

A presentation about Campbell to the inaugural meeting of the Norwegian Forum for Education Research emphasised the importance of systematic reviews as a means of overcoming the sheer volume of individual studies, and as a safeguard against different kinds of bias. We also highlighted our goal of creating links between Norwegian and international researchers.

C2's Head Office was subsequently contacted by a Commission of Inquiry on special needs education. This Commission will table recommendations for improving the existing support system in Norway. One focus is whether the system is strong enough on early interventions.

Chad Nye, Co-chair of the Education Coordinating Group, has supplied information about research on this topic within Campbell, and further dialogue is expected when the Commission reconvenes in autumn.

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7. Anne Wade wins Excellence in Librarianship Award
Sender: Mark Lipsey (mark.lipsey@vanderbilt.edu)

Anne Wade, Information Retrieval Specialist for Campbell's Education Coordinating Group, has been awarded the Excellence in Librarianship Award by the American Psychological Association.

The award was created to recognize significant contributions or research within psychology and social sciences librarianship. The award, consisting of $2,500 cash and a commemorative plaque, was presented to Ms. Wade on June 27, at the American Library Association Annual Conference in Anaheim, California, USA.

Wade is Manager and Information Specialist at the Centre for the Study of Learning and Performance located at Concordia University, Montreal, Canada. She currently spearheads the collaborative 'Information Skills for the Information Society in the Twenty-First Century'-project to design and develop interactive multimedia to support teachers of information literacy skills.

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8. Announcements from Campbell Head Office
Sender: Camilla Chausse (info@c2admin.org)

The Campbell Collaboration is launching its refreshed website on September 1st. Due to the ongoing work with the new web pages, the present site will not be updated in July and August.

Campbell's Head Office will be closed for summer holidays, 21 July until 10 August.

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9. Next issue of C2 Update
Sender: Camilla Chausse (info@c2admin.org)

The next issue of C2 Update will come out in September.

Contributions should be sent by e-mail to the Editor at info@c2admin.org, with "C2 Update" in the subject line. The deadline is Tuesday, 26 August.

Unless you request otherwise, contributions may also be carried by other Campbell Collaboration news channels such as newsletters from our Coordinating Groups, and our web site.

Best regards,
Camilla Chausse
Information Officer
E-mail: info@c2admin.org
Web: www.campbellcollaboration.org

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C2 Update, # 1: News from The Campbell Collaboration

C2 UPDATE: NEWS FROM THE CAMPBELL COLLABORATION
4 June 2008

Contents:
1.   Introducing C2 Update
2.   Successful Annual Colloquium in Vancouver
3.   New Governance Plan adopted
4.   Workshop: How to write user abstracts for Campbell Reviews
5.   Next issue of C2 Update

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1. Introducing C2 Update
Sender: Camilla Chausse (info@c2admin.org)

This is the first issue of C2 Update, a newsletter for people involved in The Campbell Collaboration (C2). It includes short notices on events and activities in and around Campbell. Contributions are invited from all quarters. We welcome in particular updates from our coordinating groups about completed reviews, approved protocols, seminar presentations, and upcoming events.

Details on how to contribute to future issues are given below.

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2. Successful Annual Colloquium in Vancouver
Sender: Camilla Chausse (info@c2admin.org)

Campbell's Eighth Annual Colloquium took place in Vancouver, Canada, on 12-14 May.

270 researchers, practitioners and policy makers from around the world attended the event. This unusual blend of professionals is a feature of Campbell Colloquiums, which promote dialogue between the worlds of research, practice and policy. This year's event was hosted by the Canadian Council on Learning.

The symposium sessions and the 50 papers presented spanned our three thematic fields - social welfare, justice, and education. A number of well-attended training sessions focused mainly on the methodology of systematic reviews. The plenary sessions included compelling insights into aspects of Canadian society.

A highlight was Mark Lipsey's Jerry Lee Lecture. His analysis of juvenile justice clearly showed that evidence-informed policy choices are more effective at preventing repeat offenses.

The agenda can be accessed at https://www.campbellcolloquium.org/agenda.asp.

During the Colloquium, the Mosteller Award was presented to Dr. Ingram Olkin for his distinctive contribution to research synthesis. Campbell also inaugurated a new award, the Robert Boruch Award for Research on Evidence-Based Public Policy; Dr. Boruch himself was the first laureate. Honorary awards were presented to Dorothy De Moya, the first CEO, and Haluk Soydan, the first co-chair together with Bob Boruch, for their outstanding contributions to the organization.

The Ninth Annual Colloquium takes place in Oslo, Norway on 19-21 May 2009, with the theme "Better Evidence for a Better World." Further information will be available later this year at http://www.campbellcolloquium.org.

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3. New Governance Plan adopted
Sender: Julia Littell (jlittell@brynmawr.edu)

On 10 May 2008 the Steering Group adopted a new Governance Plan for the Campbell Collaboration.

The Campbell Collaboration (C2) is a largely voluntary organisation and, as such, it requires an organisational structure and set of procedures that encourage participation in open, democratic, collaborative, and transparent processes. The C2 Governance Plan provides such structures and procedures.

The Plan describes how C2 will work toward realizing our vision of improving the quality of public and private services, by preparing and disseminating systematic reviews of social science evidence. This revised organisational structure is designed to support a higher level of activity, including increased production of reviews and an increased focus on their dissemination and utilization to support and improve practice and policy.

The plan can be read in full at http://www.campbellcollaboration.org/policies/C2_Governance_Plan.pdf

Comments on the Governance plan are welcome and can be addressed to info@c2admin.org.

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4. Workshop: How to write user abstracts for Campbell Reviews
Sender: Mads Andersen Hoeg (mah@sfi.dk)

On October 3rd 2008 the Campbell Collaboration Users Group (C2UG) hosts a full-day workshop in Copenhagen, Denmark, on how to write user abstracts for Campbell Reviews.

Writing a high quality user abstract for a Campbell Review is a complex task. The workshop will be based on concrete exercises and focus on issues such as knowledge translation, interpretation of results, relevance, presentation, collaboration with researchers, and contextualisation.

Participants in the workshop automatically qualify as voting members in the C2UG. Members are responsible for promoting the users perspective in Campbell. Members have voting rights and are eligible to become co-chair in the C2UG. Co-chairs represent the C2UG in the C2 Steering Group. Read more on membership in the C2UG on our website http://www.campbellcollaboration.org/UGgetinvolved.asp.

Programme and other details of the workshop will be presented at the C2UG website (http://www.campbellcollaboration.org/UGindex.asp) and SFI Campbell/Nordic Campbell Centre website (http://www.sfi.dk/sw22406.asp) in the near future.

Participation in the workshop is free. If you wish to register or have any questions, please contact C2UG Coordinator Mads Andersen Hoeg at mah@sfi.dk.

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5. Next issue of C2 Update
Sender: Camilla Chausse (info@c2admin.org)

Contributions to the next issue should be sent by e-mail to the Editor (Camilla Chausse) at info@c2admin.org, with "C2 Update" in the subject line. The deadline is Thursday 26 June. Unless you request otherwise, contributions may also be carried by other Campbell Collaboration news channels such as newsletters from our Coordinating Groups, and our web site.

Best regards,
Camilla Chausse
Information Officer
PO Box 7004, St. Olavs plass
N-0130 Oslo, Norway
E-mail: info@c2admin.org
Web: www.campbellcollaboration.org

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