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Three researchers from the University of Victoria’s Centre for Youth and Society are the proud editors of a new resource for those interested in what makes for success in knowledge translation. Their book--Knowledge Translation in Context: Indigenous, Policy and Community Settings, published by University of Toronto Press—was introduced to the public at a recent book launch at the Centre. 

The main goal of knowledge translation (KT), or knowledge mobilization (KM) as it is often called, is mutually beneficial knowledge exchange—to ensure that diverse communities benefit from academic research results and that academic researchers integrate the wisdom and knowledge found in community settings. Despite growing interest in researcher-user collaborations, little is known about what makes or breaks these types of relationships. Knowledge Translation in Context is an essential tool for researchers to learn how to be effective partners in the KT process. A main finding of this work, which included an international list of collaborators, is that knowledge translation is not a one-size-fits-all process. Indeed, successful efforts to work with Indigenous, policy, and community contexts requires trusted relationships and negotiating or shaping the meanings of the messages.

Drawing on expertise and studies from across the globe, editors Elizabeth Banister, Bonnie Leadbeater, and Anne Marshall outline a variety of perspectives on KT processes. Case studies outline the uses of KT in many contexts, including community, policy, Indigenous, and non-profit organizations. While recognizing the specificity of each situation, Knowledge Translation in Context highlights the most important elements that have led KT to succeed (or fail) as a dynamic, multidirectional process.

The authors argue for the importance of contextual specificity for KT; however, they also tease out common themes that contribute to the success of KT. These include establishing and sustaining successful partnerships; ensuring relevance; attending to contextual factors; engaging facilitators; and opening lines of communication. For the details of just how that is done, please locate a copy of the book, and benefit from the expertise of the editors as well as 22 other authors who have contributed to this collection.

Knowledge Translation in Context is available for purchase from University of Toronto Press. More information about the book, including a full table of contents, is available at http://www.utppublishing.com/Knowledge-Translation-in-Contex-Indigenous-Policy-and-Community-Settings.html.

The Editors are all research fellows of the Centre for Youth and Society, and faculty at UVic.
Elizabeth M. Banister is a professor in the School of Nursing at the University of Victoria.
Bonnie J. Leadbeater is a professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Victoria.
E. Anne Marshall is a professor in the Department of Educational Psychology and Leadership Studies and the Director of the Centre for Youth and Society at the University of Victoria.

For further information, please contact the Centre for Youth and Society at:
Centre for Youth and Society
University of Victoria, UH3
PO Box 3060
Victoria, BC V8W 3R4
Tel: 250-472-5414
Email: cys@uvic.ca