Free CD-ROM Available on Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR)

The Detroit Community-Academic Urban Research Center (URC) is recognized as a national model for how to create and sustain university and community partnerships in addressing health issues and developing, conducting, evaluating and disseminating CBPR projects.

The URC and the Michigan Public Health Training Center are pleased to announce the availability of a new, instructional CD-ROM entitled "Community-Based Participatory Research: A Partnership Approach for Public Health".  The CD-ROM is free, and is also available as a downloadable file. 

This free resource is intended as an introduction to CBPR for people who are in the early stages of using or considering using CBPR.  It is designed for academic researchers from multiple fields, including public health, education, nursing, medicine, social work, urban planning, and for health and human service practitioners, and members of community-based organizations.

The training is divided into five sequential parts:
-   Rationale, definition and core principles;
-   Strategies for forming, maintaining, sustaining and evaluating CBPR partnerships;
-   Qualitative and quantitative data collection methods and interpretation;
-   Dissemination and translation of research findings; and
-   Benefits, challenges and recommendations for using CBPR for research and social change.

To receive a free copy (if sent within the United States and U.S. Territories) of the CD-ROM or to access the downloadable version, please register at: www.cbpr-training.org. 

Information about availability of continuing education credits can also be found on the Web site. You may also register by phone by calling the Michigan Public Health Training Center at (734) 615-9439 (Course code: CBPRR0909).