APPLIED RESEARCHAction research to improve the world.
We turn community insight into practical solutions for lasting change.
Delivering key insights to solve real-world challenges.
To be a leading institute in action research, driving social change and sustainable development through practical, evidence-based solutions.
To conduct rigorous, community-engaged research that addresses pressing societal issues, informs policy, and enhances the quality of life for diverse populations.
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The Applied Research Institute (ARI) is dedicated to advancing knowledge through action research, addressing real-world problems, and fostering sustainable solutions. Our central platform leverages collaborative, iterative processes to bridge the gap between theory and practice, ensuring that research outcomes are directly applicable and beneficial to communities and stakeholders.
We drive meaningful community change. By engaging directly with communities, the Institute identifies pressing local issues and collaborates with residents to develop practical solutions. Action research involves a cyclical process of planning, acting, observing, and reflecting, which ensures that interventions are continuously refined based on real-world feedback. This participatory approach empowers community members and ensures that the solutions are culturally relevant and sustainable. The Institute's work spans various domains, including education, public health, economic development, and social justice, making it a versatile force for positive change.
One of the key strengths of the Applied Research Institute is its ability to translate research findings into actionable strategies that address specific community needs. Through partnerships with local organizations, government agencies, and other stakeholders, the Institute leverages its research expertise to implement evidence-based programs that drive tangible improvements. By prioritizing collaboration and inclusivity, the Institute ensures that all voices are heard and the interventions are broadly supported. The result is a community-driven development model that addresses immediate challenges and builds capacity for long-term resilience and growth.
The Applied Research Institute's commitment to action research exemplifies how academic knowledge can be harnessed to create real-world impact.
Practical expertise.
Participatory methods.
Shared progress.
Designing and implementing action research projects in areas such as public health, education, social justice, and environmental sustainability.
Providing training sessions and workshops on action research methodologies and their application.
Offering expertise to organizations and governments for program development, implementation, and evaluation.
Producing research reports, policy briefs, and academic papers to share findings and recommendations.
Actively involving community members in the research process to ensure relevance and impact.
PRIMARY INVESTIGATOR
Connecting organizational strategy, community priorities, and action research.
Dr. Jehoshaphat K. Jones is the Applied Research Institute’s primary investigator. His work spans the development of the 73 Framework, leadership of African American 1000, and community violence-prevention efforts through Fathers Against Violence.
Explore the 73 FrameworkUnder Dr. Jones’s leadership, the Coalition of Advocates and strategic alliances bring stakeholders together around 1,000 issues across ten focus areas, with 100 issues in each category. The framework supports strategic planning, intervention, and progress toward solutions.
The work connects an issues directory with community collaboration, progress tracking, and the Journal of African American Solutions.
Explore AfricanAmerican1000.comLed by Dr. Jones and Al Grimes, Fathers Against Violence brings fathers, male role models, and community advocates together to build safer communities through education, open dialogue, conflict resolution, seeking safety, and reporting.
FAV partners with the Applied Research Institute on community violence research, using data, program assessments, and community feedback to identify service gaps and refine interventions.
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73 FRAMEWORKEstablished in 2022, the 73 Framework connects organizational strengths with practical strategic decisions. It emerged from research using a modified Delphi method, incorporating perspectives from industry leaders, market analysts, and subject matter experts.
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Our insights matter to non-profit and private industries. Leveraging data to build stronger communities.
We derive meaning from data elements, delivering key insights to solve real-world challenges.
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