The Center concentrates its efforts in the areas of early childhood development, health care for vulnerable populations, juvenile justice reform and prevention, teen pregnancy and STI prevention, and youth substance use prevention. The Center focuses on an ecological framework, where populations and environment intersect. We specialize in applied research and evaluation, policy analysis, online data systems, and professional development and training.
CPRD has a long history of creating and maintaining successful collaborative partnerships with local, state, and national organizations, agencies, and businesses. Since its inception in 1989, CPRD has worked closely with many rural, suburban, and urban communities both in Illinois and across the United States. The Center has a special emphasis on research, evaluation, and the development of data systems for self-study and program improvement. The Center has an interdisciplinary staff of academic professionals covering such disciplines as public health, education, anthropology, psychology, political science, social work, and administration.
510 Devonshire Drive, Suite E
Champaign, IL 61820
217.333.3231
cprd-atil@illinois.edu
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