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Title:
Establishing the National Research Consortium Knowledge Exchange Hub and the Development of the iCBT Pilot in Support of PTSI Among Public Safety Officers
Agreement Number:
3390340
Agreement Value:
$15,000,000.00
Agreement Date:
Jan 11, 2019 - Mar 31, 2023
Description:
The purpose of the contribution is to provide funding to establish a national research consortium on post-traumatic stress injury (PTSI) among public safety personnel (PSP). As a whole, the consortium will build the evidence base related to PTSI among PSP and disseminate this research evidence to public safety stakeholders, knowledge users and policy makers. This project will also develop a prototype internet-based therapy model to respond to PSP mental health needs. The prototype internet-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (iCBT) model will be used to support public safety personnel who either screen positively for symptoms of a mental disorder or who may experience or be susceptible to mental health challenges given their work.
Organization:
Public Safety Canada
Expected Results:

Enabling coordination among consortium researchers and engagement of the Public Safety community through a range of knowledge transfer activities; Development of an iCBT pilot, in Saskatchewan and Quebec, that will facilitate access to clinicians specifically trained in the treatment of PSP.

Location:
Regina, Saskatchewan, CA S4S 0A2
Reference Number:
214-2019-2020-Q2-0062
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
108162124 RT0001
Recipient Type:
Academia
Additional Information:

Delayed reporting due to change of program administration group.

Recipient's Legal Name:
University of Regina - Canadian Institute for Public Safety Research and Treatment
Program:
(PDCP) Policy Development Contribution Program
Program Purpose:

The program purpose is to supports strategic projects undertaken by the Department's stakeholders that contribute to policy making and improved service delivery, in the areas of public safety and emergency management.