We serve public and private partners by addressing their fundamental research needs. Our clients come to us for high-caliber research expertise, practical experience, expansive capabilities, and the reach needed to analyze their problems, and develop and implement the most appropriate, cost-effective solutions. Here are some of the projects we’ve supported over the years.
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The Pennsylvania State Data Center will create Data Books in Microsoft Excel using data from the behavioral health data dashboards and additional sources. A Data Book will be created for every county in Pennsylvania and additional Data Books will be created for each SCA joinder to have multi-county totals.
Population data are used by public and private agencies in numerous ways for policy development and program evaluation. Utilizing the Cohort Component Method, this project provides population projections for Pennsylvania, aiding in strategic planning for schools, healthcare, and other critical services. The projections...
Projects
The Pennsylvania State Data Center will create Data Books in Microsoft Excel using data from the behavioral health data dashboards and additional sources. A Data Book will be created for every county in Pennsylvania and additional Data Books will be created for each SCA joinder to have multi-county totals.
The Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence implemented a Lethality Assessment Program and PaSDC developed a data dashboard to track and analyze domestic violence-related homicides. The dashboard provides vital statistics for state, county, and program levels to enhance response strategies.
ISRA’s work incorporates a collaborative research plan aimed at supporting the successful implementation of Pennsylvania's PDG state plan while meeting federal requirements. Key objectives are to identify gaps in capacity and access, evaluate implementation fidelity, and address priority topics highlighted by OCDEL...
Population data are used by public and private agencies in numerous ways for policy development and program evaluation. Utilizing the Cohort Component Method, this project provides population projections for Pennsylvania, aiding in strategic planning for schools, healthcare, and other critical services. The projections...
This initiative supported the Pennsylvania Interest on Lawyers' Trust Accounts Board by comparing legal services data with demographic information, ensuring representative case demographics. An interactive dashboard and a secure data portal were developed to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of data collection and...
The Pennsylvania State Data Center partnered with the Department of Community and Economic Development to maximize Pennsylvania's participation in the 2020 Census. Efforts included establishing complete count committees, developing a state-specific logo, website, and social media messaging. The project also supported...
Developed by the Pennsylvania State Data Center for the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts, this online, interactive map supports the Magisterial District Reestablishment process. It allows users to experiment with different district configurations, providing crucial statistics for decision-making. The map...
The Pennsylvania Opioid/Substance Use Disorder Stigma Reduction Campaign is a collaborative project between ISRA, the Douglas W. Pollock Center for Addiction Outreach and Research at Penn State Harrisburg, the Public Good Projects, and Shatterproof. The project aims to understand and reduce the stigma surrounding...