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New Grant to Create Tools to Include Youth, Children in Funds, Resources from Opioid Settlements
In the United States, communities and families, particularly children and youth, have been harmed by the opioid crisis created by pharmaceutical companies and pharmacies. In 2021 settlements were reached with pharmaceutical distributors, manufacturers and pharmacies. Most of the money is going directly to states and local governments. The money must be used to repair the … Read more
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Save the Dates: Abacus Evaluation Presentations at Evaluation 2024
The Evaluation 2024 conference, hosted by the American Evaluation Association, will be October 21-26 in Portland, OR. Some of our Abacus Evaluation colleagues are presenting. Be sure to check out their sessions or posters. And if you see them around the conference, say hi and get to know more about their work and services. Shelly … Read more
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Journeys are Made by the People You Walk With: Gaurav Dave Reflects on Becoming Full Professor
Journeys give us lots of time to reflect. Getting to your destination is also a time to reflect on your journey. Our co-director, Gaurav ‘G’ Dave, got the official word in July. He’s now a Research Professor in the UNC School of Medicine. Promotions can be destinations. For G, it’s part of an ongoing journey. … Read more
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CBPR Plus Authentic and Community Care : Meet Joyce Yao
At CHER, we center communities in our work. We work in communities and with communities. And we build our community of researchers every time we expand our team. One of our newest colleagues is already showing her commitment to communities. Joyce Yao is a graduate student working with NC CEAL. Her commitment doesn’t end with … Read more
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We’ve Updated Our Mission, Vision and Values
For the past year, we’ve been celebrating an important milestone. In September 2023, CHER marked ten years since its founding. We’ve seen a lot of change in that time. Our team has grown. We’ve worked with lots of different communities. We’ve deepened partnerships. We’ve started new partnerships. Now, we’re preparing for our next ten years. … Read more