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Learning From Success Stories of Inclusive Teaching in Elementary Schools

The aim of the study was to identify and examine success stories among inclusive teachers in elementary schools, in order to determine the best courses of action to achieve the practical implementation of inclusive teaching among all teachers in the education system.

Hotels as a Substitute Residence during Emergencies

The research objectives are: To examine the reception procedure at the hotels, and the care of the evacuees by the hotels since the outbreak of the war on October 7, 2023, and to assess the response provided relative to the standards set in the agreement between the state and the hotels. To examine activities in areas not defined in the agreement with the state, and to map out difficulties and challenges. To provide the Ministry of Tourism with a base of information that will facilitate the development of procedures for appropriate action in similar evacuations of civilian populations in the future.

Trends in the Integration of Immigrants from the Former Soviet Union into Israeli Society over the Past Three Decades: A Follow-Up Study

The objective of the study was to analyze the changes in the immigrants’ situation from the 1990s to the present and the factors effecting these changes.

People with Disabilities in the Arab Population in Israel

This study provided an updated overview of the number and characteristics of people with disabilities in the Arab population.

The National Project for Integrating the Ultra-Orthodox in the High-Tech Sector: Findings of an Evaluation Study

The study goal was to examine whether each of the intervention tools achieved its intended objectives: to assess whether the assessment process improves the participants' screening process, so that only suitable candidates will proceed to relevant training; and to assess whether the exposure to specific areas of high-tech in the introductory course helps participants understand whether they are suitable for working in that area.

Manual for the Position of Director of the Unit for Infants and Toddlers and the Establishment of an Early Childhood Service System in a Local Authority

This manual presents guidelines for the integration of the Director of the Infants and Toddlers Unit and the establishment of an early childhood service system within a local authority

Family and Religious Court Social Services: A National Evaluation Study

The overarching goal of this evaluation study was to provide policymakers with information to help optimize the work of the FRCSS. Specifically, the study examined the characteristics and needs of FRCSS clients, whether they had participated in MAHUT sessions or had been referred by the courts, examined the practices in MAHUT sessions and other sessions in the FRCSS; explored the perceptions of FRCSS professionals regarding strengths and challenges in their practices; assessed the outcomes of the MAHUT sessions; and explored the experiences and perceptions of clients regarding services provided.

The Choice of an Educational Placement by Parents of Children Eligible for Special Education Services

The objectives of this research are: 1. To examine the considerations of parents in choosing the type of educational placement for their child and the factors that are likely to influence their decision. 2.To understand the differences between the considerations of parents choosing various types of educational settings and the differences across population groups. 3. To examine the views of parents toward the Eligibility and Characterization Committee within the local authority, which decides on the student’s eligibility for special education services.

‘Quality of Life–Preparation for Life’ in Special Education Settings: Perceptions of this Concept from the Perspectives of Educational Staff and Parents

The study examined: The staff’s degree of familiarity with the program; The degree to which the staff addresses the areas of life addressed in the program in the special education settings; The way in which parents and staff perceive the combined phrase 'quality of life – preparation of life' and the skills and needs that are important for quality of life while the children are growing up and in adulthood; Characteristics of the program’s courses of action and the challenges in adopting the program in special education settings

Integrated Care Program: An Evaluation Study

The main goals of the study were to examine the impact of the program on the participants, to assess the systemic effects of the program's activities, and to estimate the program’s cost and the savings it generates due to the more efficient use of services.

Practices for the Management of Social Services during Disasters

This document reviews the findings from the professional literature on managing social services during disasters, with an emphasis on welfare services. The review presents best practices based on lessons learned from disasters such as the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in the US, the war in Ukraine, Israel's wars, and natural disasters.

The Effect of the War on Sex Workers

This document presents the insights gained into how the war is affecting sex workers.

Expanding the Sharing of Mental Health Information among Treatment Providers – Public Attitudes

The objective of the study is to identify and characterize the attitudes of the Israeli public regarding the possibility of expanding the sharing of mental health information among treatment providers, with the goal of bringing those attitudes to the attention of decision-makers and having them taken into account when formulating policy on this issue.

Collection of Research Findings Generated by the Ministry of Welfare and Social Affairs’ Rehabilitation, Support and Prevention Administration, 2016–2023

The collection includes studies in the RSPA's areas of intervention that were initiated by the Ministry of Welfare during the period 2016–2023, as well as academic research towards master's and doctoral degrees that were conducted with the approval of the Ministry of Welfare in those areas during that period. The collection is organized according to the RSPA units and target populations, and each study is summarized, with emphasis on the main findings and practical recommendations for professionals in the field. Whenever possible, a link to the full study is included.

Mental Health Prevention and Promotion: An International Review of National Mental Health Programs

The goal of the study was to carry out a review of national programs of mental health prevention and promotion in selected countries and for various populations. The review will serve as a basis for policy planning and services in the field of detection, prevention and promotion.