A unique strength of Pine River Institute is its seamlessly integrated program evaluation and research strategy.  We are committed to continuous learning and reflection.  Are we doing what we said we would do?  Do we understand what is working or not working?  Through careful documentation, reflection and review, we continuously monitor our work; compare our outcomes; seek new knowledge; and contribute to expanding the understanding of how to work effectively with young people and their families as they transition to adulthood. Our goal is to develop evidence-informed practice, and in time, evidence-based practice as our research capacity expands.  

Through thoughtful and conscientious documentation - including intake assessment tools, regular journaling and logs, regular evaluation - we are building a base for later outcome research.  We are also building relationships with those who can enhance our ability to contribute to the knowledge base in this field, including  prominent researchers from Canadian universities and the U.S. based National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs Research Consortium.

We are committed to making a meaningful contribution to best practices knowledge regarding helping Canadian adolescents and families deal effectively with substance abuse.  Our research will be shared so that it can best impact the relevant education and health policies and program in Canada.

Most of all, we foster the curiosity of every staff member about the impact of what they do every day.

Read the Summary of 2011 Pine River Research Reports

Read the Kempenfelt Workshop Proceedings 2011 – Building a Community of Practice in Adolescent Mental Health and Addictions: Sharing the Challenge of Outcome Research

1. •  Kempenfelt Workshop Proceedings Document
   

2. •  Framing the Challenge - Accountability in the Post-2008 World - Michael McCain Keynote Address 
   

3. •  Policy Implications: Funding and Our Future
   

4. •  MOHLTC Strategy, Measurement & Outcomes - Dr. Vasanthi Srinivasan
   

5. •  Policy Implications - Funding and Our Future - Michel Perron's Address
   

6. •  Framing the Challenge - Instilling a Culture of Research and Practice - Dr. Ian Manion
   

7. •  Building a Community of Research - A Shared Experience - Dr. John Santa
   

8. •  Stories from the Trenches
   

9. •  How Outcome Research Rocked our World - Dr. Leena Augimeri
   

10. •  Building a Culture of Research in a Clinical Setting - Samantha Yamada
    

11. •  Expanding the Evidence Base - Dr. Joanna Henderson
    

12. •  Workshop Concept Paper - Waiting for What