Resources
Resources
At the Promise Zone Research Connection (PZRC), we believe that equitable, community-centered research can transform local neighborhoods and empower residents.
Below is a curated selection of documents, guides, and model organizations that inform our work and support our mission of fostering collaboration and community engagement in research.
PZRC and CRRB in Brief
For an overview of the PZRC and the Community Research Review Board (CRRB), take a look at our brochure. It highlights our mission to advocate for research that protects, respects, and benefits Promise Zone residents and educate them on their rights to prevent research abuse.
The CRRB, a community partnership between residents, stakeholders, and research institutions, reviews research proposals to ensure that they align with the community’s best interests, while fostering communication and accountability. The CRRB also ensures that research results are shared with the community, establishing long-term partnerships for future research
Related Links and Guides
Participatory Research: An Equitable Approach to Community Engagement
This guide outlines the principles of participatory research and its importance in achieving true community engagement.
Community IRBs & Research Review Boards: Shaping the Future of Community-Engaged Research
A deep dive into how community-driven research review boards can uphold ethical standards and protect the interests of local communities.
Ensuring Community-Level Research Protections
This document contains proceedings from the 2007 Educational Conference Call Series on Institutional Review Boards and Ethical Issues in Research, offering guidance on safeguarding community interests in research.
Community Engagement Studio Toolkit 2.0
A toolkit that provides practical guidance for engaging communities in research through structured consultations, ensuring their voices and concerns are integral to the research process.
Why Am I Always Being Researched?
This insightful guide explores the dynamics of community members’ experiences with research, questioning power dynamics and motivations behind academic studies in underrepresented communities.
New Resource: “Community Engagement Practices of Philadelphia’s IRBs”
Discover how local Institutional Review Boards support community-engaged research in Philadelphia’s Promise Zone. This short poster highlights current methods, challenges, and recommendations to strengthen community partnerships.
Download the PRIMR POSTER PDF to learn more.
Model Organizations
Community-Campus Partnerships for Health
A nonprofit organization promoting health equity and social justice through partnerships between communities and academic institutions.
A community-based organization that promotes health equity through education, advocacy, and participatory research.
Vanderbilt Institute for Clinical and Translation Research – Community Advisory Board
This council plays a critical role in ensuring that the community’s voice is heard in clinical and translational research efforts.
The Orange County Asian and Pacific Islander Community Alliance
OCAPICA works to enhance the well-being of underserved Asian and Pacific Islander communities through research, advocacy, and direct service.
