Directed by social work faculty, our research institutes focus on interdisciplinary, scientifically rigorous social and behavioral research. Institutes also provide expertise and a range of services including program evaluation and training.
ARI focuses on substance abuse among under-served populations through a social work perspective that emphasizes factors at the individual, family, organizational, societal, and cultural levels.
Learn MoreHBRT specializes in the development and implementation of interventions addressing behavior change. Prevention research has targeted HIV and safer sexual practices, prenatal health, substance use, STI testing, and fetal alcohol spectrum disorder.
Learn MoreTXICFW is a partnership of researchers committed to producing quality research to guide policy and social work practice for children and families.
Learn MoreICHRP is s an academic-community partnership that brings together practice and research professionals to investigate and address the health needs of individuals and communities.
Learn MoreTIEMH is a multi-disciplinary collaboration focused on improving the social, emotional, and behavioral health of Texans through evidence-based practice implementation, workforce training and technical assistance, research and evaluation, policy and program development, and information dissemination.
Learn MoreThis institute is a a joint effort of the Steve Hicks School of Social Work and the Dell Medical School Department of Psychiatry. Through the institute, researchers and community members collaborate to develop programs and practices needed by service members, veterans, their caregivers, and their families.
Learn MoreIOE promotes excellence within organizations by encouraging research and continuing education.
Learn MoreIDVSA conducts research and shares expertise through collaboration with community agencies and local, state, and national organizations. It also offers training and disseminates information on domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking to policy makers, students and service providers.
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