Research in Action
Directory of Socio-Legal Researchers
Research Director, Canadian Forum on Civil Justice
Adjunct Professor, Department of Sociology, University of Alberta
110 Law Centre
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2H5
(780) 492-9426
Fax: (780) 492-6181
mstratto@law.ualberta.ca
http://cfcj-fcjc.org/
Languages spoken:
English
Research interests:
Aboriginal issues
Access to justice : economic and social costs
Access to justice for people with disabilities
Civil justice
Family justice
Needs assessment and mapping
Public perceptions of justice
Social change : systems and policies
Research methodologies:
Action research
Critical literature reviews
Focus groups and community workshops
Multiple method designs
Needs assessment, mapping, and evaluation
Proposal writing
Qualitative methods
Quantitative methods
Applied Research Experience:
I have 15 years of applied experience especially in conducting research concerned with institutional settings such as the civil justice system; high schools; health system. Other applied research projects have involved aspects of community development. I take a collaborative action approach to designing and conducting research that is relevant to the people who will be impacted by the research findings. For details of current research involvement and publications visit: cfcj-fcjc.org.
A full Curriculum Vita can be provided upon request.
Statement of Interest:
As Research Director for the Canadian Forum on Civil Justice I am interested in facilitating the conduct of theoretical and evidence-based research about justice systems and related issues, most particularly in the area of civil justice. My primary concern is to promote a foundation of evidence that can inform policy and program initiatives that increase access to justice for all Canadians. As Research Director I am available to provide research advice to members of the justice community to the degree capacity allows.
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