- Social Research Applications (SRA) is a non-profit organization founded in 1986 by Dr. Josefina J. Card. Dr. Card is a nationally recognized scientist who has focused much of her career on translating behavioral and social science research findings into products and services to promote health and prevent disease. SRA's work is focused on making effective social intervention programs, best practices, as well as monitoring- and evaluation-related knowledge more available to community-based organizations.
Purpose
SRA was established to facilitate real-world applications of research and development in the social sciences.Areas of expertise
- • Development of science-based methodological guidelines and checklists for non-researchers.
- • Dissemination of effective social intervention programs and best practices.
- • Design of efficient and effective research and evaluation instruments.
- • Organization and conducting of conferences and training/capacity-building institutes.
- • Development of monitoring and evaluation systems for foundations and community-based organizations.
Projects
SRA organizes and conducts seminars, workshops, and conferences related to adolescent pregnancy, STI, HIV, and substance abuse prevention. We provide technical assistance and support on-project evaluations. We network and guide community-based efforts to implement prevention initiatives. Below are samples of our projects. A detailed list of projects in our portfolio can be found here. We are always looking for new and exciting projects. Contact us to discuss possible ventures.- • Bay Area Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Network website.
- • Public Education Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy.
- • Impact evaluation of the American Association of School Administrators' options of pre-teen (OPT). primary prevention program.
- • A national network of teen pregnancy programs doing impact evaluation.
- • Development of an evaluation strategic plan for the Kaiser Family Foundation and the David and Lucile Packard Foundation.
Funders
- American Association of School Administrators
- Charles Stewart Mott Foundation
- City of San Jose/ County of Santa Clara
- County of San Diego, Department of Health Services
- Education Program Associates
- International Development Research Center
- National Forum for Black Public Administrators (NFBPA)
- Texas Association Concerned with School-Aged Parenthood
- The David and Lucile Packard Foundation
- The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- The Northwest Area Foundation
- The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation
- U.S. Office of Population Affairs
Donate
SRA is a 501(c)(3) organization. Your charitable contribution will help bring the latest social science research into practice in the community.Contact
Email: info@socialresearchapps.org