About CRTS

The Center for Research to Transform Systems for Family, Community & Social Justice (CRTS) brings together a group of KU social work researchers to work collaboratively on research projects to transform the child welfare system.

Overview

The Center for Research to Transform Systems for Family, Community & Social Justice (CRTS) at the University of Kansas School of Social Welfare supports large multi-partner research, evaluation and implementation projects that are focused on family, community and social justice initiatives. "We strive to do our work in a collaborative, community-engaged and community-driven, and strengths-oriented manner," said Becci Akin, co-director for CRTS and professor of social welfare.