August 7

This course is designed for researchers and practitioners interested in understanding and engaging with local communities through contextual and location-specific research methodologies. Participants will explore the significance of place in shaping community dynamics and learn how to leverage local knowledge and resources to enhance research outcomes. Through collaborative discussions, case studies, and hands-on activities, attendees will gain practical skills and insights into conducting impactful research that respects and reflects community values and viewpoints.

Learning Objectives:

1. Understanding Place-based Research: Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of place-based research principles and how they differ from traditional research approaches.
2. Developing Contextual Awareness: Learn techniques for cultivating a deep awareness of the cultural, social, and environmental context of local communities to inform research design and implementation.
3. Engagement Strategies: Acquire strategies for effectively engaging with community members and invested parties to co-create research initiatives that are relevant and beneficial to the community.
4. Ethical Considerations: Understand the ethical implications of place-based research and develop skills to navigate potential challenges related to consent, privacy, and community representation.
5. Application of Tools and Methods: Explore various tools and methodologies specific to place-based research, including participatory action research, ethnography, and geographic information systems (GIS), and learn how to apply them to make community and police change.

This workshop is ideal for researchers, community planners, policy makers, and anyone interested in leveraging local insights to enhance their research projects and community engagement efforts.