ARCNET is a collaborative Community of Practice, composed of Academics, Researchers, and Clinicians who have expertise in public safety personnel (PSP) and Posttraumatic Stress Injury (PTSI).
Goals
Goals of the ARCNET Community of Practice are to:
- encourage and enable coordination among academics, researchers, and clinicians, by maintaining a pan-Canadian network;
- provide a national mechanism which coordinates academics, researchers, clinicians, other subject matter experts, and PSP, as well as to facilitate engagement between researchers and PSP stakeholders; and
- exchange and disseminate new knowledge generated by researchers in support of PSP, their leaders, and their families.
Who should join
ARCNET is open to researchers, academics, clinicians, and students with an interest in public safety personnel (PSP) mental health and well-being. Whether you are advancing research, providing clinical care, supporting policy, or seeking collaboration opportunities, ARCNET offers a platform to connect, share knowledge, and contribute to a growing community dedicated to improving outcomes for PSP.
Benefits of membership
ARCNET membership provides a community of practice in which to:
Highlight and share relevant research for use in knowledge mobilization efforts
- Identify critical needs, questions, and research gaps on relevant issues
- Identify funding gaps and opportunities
- Support knowledge translation and mobilization efforts with PSP stakeholders
- Support the development and maintenance of evidence-based services for PSP
- Provide specific and reliable expert guidance and insight to PSP stakeholders
- Identify opportunities for advancements that support PSP mental health
Join a collaborative network of researchers, academics, and clinicians:
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Get Involved Today! ARCNET is a collaborative community of practice where members play an active role in shaping initiatives and driving engagement. There are many ways to get involved, including presenting at quarterly meetings, collaborating on projects, and joining working groups focused on shared areas of interest. As a member-driven network, ARCNET relies on the ideas, expertise, and participation of its community to foster meaningful connections and advance work supporting public safety personnel.
We encourage all members to contribute, share their expertise, and take part in shaping the direction of ARCNET.