Publications of the Human Interaction Research Institute available for downloading are presented by date (other publications from the Institute’s Valley Nonprofit Resources program are available on the VNR webpage - click on link at the left):
2013-2014
Human Interaction Research Institute. (2013). Resources from HIRI's Employment Multi-Family Group Project 2011-2013. Encino, CA: Author. (Final Report contains overview of Employment MFG project and evaluation findings; four PowerPoints were used to train staff and family members/supporters who participated in the pilot Employment MFGs in New Haven, CT and Los Angeles)
Final Report (.pdf)
Employment MFG-PPT1-Staff Introduction (.ppt)
Employment MFG-PPT2-Staff Training (.ppt)
Employment MFG-PPT3-Family Workshop (.ppt)
Employment MFG-PPT4-Family Workshop-Spanish (.ppt)
Human Interaction Research Institute. (2014). Resource directory for nonprofit capacity building in Los Angeles County. Encino, CA: Author. Tenth Edition. (.pdf)
Alanna Kulchak Rahm PhD, MS, Jennifer M. Boggs MSW, Carmen Martin MPH, David W. Price MD, Arne Beck PhD, Thomas E. Backer PhD & James W. Dearing PhD (2014): Facilitators and Barriers to Implementing Screening, Brief
Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) in Primary Care in Integrated Health Care Settings, Substance Abuse, January 8, 2015 (.pdf).
2012
Little, M., Kaoukji, D., Truesdale, B. & Backer, T.E. (2012). Achieving lasting impact at scale part two: Assessing system readiness for delivery of family health innovations at scale. Seattle: Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. (.pdf)
Weber, M.A. & Backer, T.E. (2012). Science-based communication strategy for a Federal agency. Science Communications, 35(5), 667-677. (.pdf)
Backer, T.E. (2012). A look back and a look forward: The Journal of Health Communication celebrates 100 issues. Journal of Health Communication, 17, 247-249. (.pdf)
Weber, M.A. & Backer, T.E. (2012). Building a communications strategy at a Federal health agency. Rockville, MD: Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration. (.pdf)
2011
Backer, T.E. (2011). Managing and living with the future. Encino, CA: Human Interaction Research Institute. (.pdf)
Backer, T.E. & Guerra, N.G. (2011). Mobilizing communities to implement evidence-based practices in youth violence prevention: The state of the art. American Journal of Community Psychology, 48:31-42. (.pdf)
Backer, T.E. & Guerra, N.G. (2011). Mobilizing communities to implement evidence-based practices in youth violence prevention: Introduction to the special issue. American Journal of Community Psychology, 48:2-7. (.pdf)
Backer, T.E. & Smith, R. (2011). Peer networking and community change: improving foundation practice. Foundation Review, 2(4), 12-29. (.pdf)
Backer, T.E. (2011). The secrets of successful collaboration. Presentation to Neighborhood Empowerment in Reducing Health Disparities Conference, February. (.pdf)
Backer, T.E. & Kern J.P. (2011). Peer networking and place-based initiatives: A brief guide for philanthropy. Los Angeles: The California Endowment. (.pdf)
2010
Backer, T.E. & Kern, J.P. (2010). Peer networking and place-based initiatives. Los Angeles: The California Endowment. (.pdf)
Backer, T.E. & Kern, J.P. (2010). Peer networking and place-based initiatives: Executive summary. Los Angeles: The California Endowment. (.pdf)
Backer, T.E., Bleeg, J.E. & Groves, K. (2010). Evaluating foundation-supported capacity building: Lessons learned. Encino, CA: Human Interaction Research Institute. (.pdf)
2009
Backer, T.E. (2009). Evaluation of the Urban Child Welfare Leaders Group. Encino, CA: Human Interaction Research Institute. (.pdf)
Backer, T.E. (2009). Peer networking and community change: Measuring impact. Baltimore: Annie E. Casey Foundation. (.pdf)
Backer, T. E. (2009). Communicating SAMHSA's role in health care reform and financing substance abuse/mental health services. Encino, CA: Human Interaction Research Institute. (.pdf)
2008
Backer, T.E. (2008). Donor advisors and philanthropic strategy. Encino, CA: Human Interaction Research Institute. (.pdf)
Backer, T.E. (2008). Peer networking and community change: Experiences of the Annie E. Casey Foundation. Baltimore: Annie E. Casey Foundation. (.pdf)
Backer, T.E., Kunz, C. & Groves, K. (2008). SAMHSA Health Information Network - Needs Sensing Study: Year one report. Encino, CA: Human Interaction Research Institute. (.pdf)
2007
Backer, T.E., Bleeg, J.E. & Groves, K. (2007). Lessons learned from evaluations of PCBR programs: Pilot study. Encino, CA: Human Interaction Research Institute. (.pdf)
Backer, T.E., Howard, E.A. & Koone, S. (2007). SAMHSA Strategic Communications Framework and Dialogue: Planning study report. Encino, CA: Human Interaction Research Institute. (.pdf)
Backer, T.E., Howard, E.A. & Moran, G.E. (2007). The role of effective discharge planning in preventing homelessness. Journal of Primary Prevention (Special Issue on Prevention of Homelessness), 28: 229-243. (.pdf)
Backer, T.E. & Howard, E.A. (2007). Cognitive impairments and the prevention of homelessness. Journal of Primary Prevention (Special Issue on Prevention of Homelessness), 28: 375-388. (.pdf)
Backer, T.E. & Russ, A. (2007). Implementing evidence-based youth violence prevention programs: One community's experience. Encino, CA: Human Interaction Research Institute. (.pdf)
Wirtenberg, J., Backer, T.E., Chang, W., Lannan, T., Applegate, B., Conway, M., Abrams, L. & Slepian, J. (2007). The future of organization development in the nonprofit sector. Organization Development Journal, 25(4), 179-195. (.pdf)
2006
Backer, T.E., Bleeg, J.E. & Groves, K. (2006). Exploring foundation financial investments in nonprofit capacity building. Encino, CA: Human Interaction Research Institute. (.pdf)
Backer, T.E. (2006). Nurturing high impact philanthropists: Learning groups for donors and small foundations (.pdf)
Backer, T.E & Barbell, I. (2006). Keeping a good program going: Five steps to engage local philanthropy. (.pdf)
Human Interaction Research Institute. (2006). Resource Directory for Nonprofit Capacity Building in California's Central Valley. Encino, CA: Author. (.pdf)
Backer, T.E., Miller, A.N. & Bleeg, J.E. (2006). Capacity by any other name. Stanford Social Innovation Review, Spring, 15. (.pdf)
Backer, T.E. (2006). Balancing work, life and creativity: Lessons from artists. Paper presented at Well-Being: The Balance Between Wet and Dry Conference, Claremont University. (.pdf)
Backer, T.E. (2006). Building to grow: Internal capacity building for small foundations. Encino, CA: Human Interaction Research Institute. (.pdf)
Backer, T.E & Kunz C. (2006). Final report: SAMHSA Clearinghouses program review. Encino, CA: Human Interaction Research Institute. (.pdf)
2005
Backer, T.E. (2005). Overview of foundation learning approaches. Encino, CA: Human Interaction Research Institute. (.pdf)
Backer, T.E., Guerra, N., Hesselbein, F., Lasker, R. & Petersilia, J. (2005). Blueprint for building evidence-based community partnerships in corrections. Briefing paper prepared for the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. (.pdf)
Backer, T.E. & Oshima, M. (2005). The state of nonprofit capacity building in Los Angeles 2005. Los Angeles: UCLA Center for Civil Society. (.pdf)
Lobman, T., Backer, T.E. & Groves, K. (2005). Experiences with neighborhood investments: Identifying new opportunities for funding in the East Bay. Annie E. Casey Foundation and East Bay Community Foundation. (.pdf)
Backer, T.E. (2005). Introduction: Forum —The life and work of Everett Rogers: Some personal reflections. Journal of Health Communication, 10, 285-286. (.pdf)
Backer, T.E., Dearing, J., Singhal, A. & Valente, T. (2005). Writing with Ev - Words to transform science into action. Journal of Health Communication, 10, 289-302.
Backer, T.E., Smith, R. & Barbell, I. (2005). Who comes to the table? Stakeholder interactions in philanthropy. In D. Eilinghoff (Ed)., Rethinking philanthropic effectiveness. Gutersloh, Germany: Verlag Bertelsmann Stiftung. (.pdf)
Backer, T.E. (2005). Implementation of evidence-based inventions: Key research issues. Encino, CA: Human Interaction Research Institute. (.pdf)
2004
Green, F. & Backer, T.E. (2004). Holes in the safety-net: Study of funding cutbacks and safety-net nonprofits in California. Los Angeles: California Association of Nonprofits. (.pdf)
Guerra, N. & Backer, T.E. (2004). Casebook on youth violence prevention projects - Four key elements for success. Encino, CA: Human Interaction Research Institute. (.pdf)
Backer, T.E. (2004). Capacity building for smaller foundations: Shoes for the cobbler’s children. Baltimore: Annie E. Casey Foundation. (.pdf)
Backer, T.E. (2004). Collaboration approaches for smaller foundations: Partnering to focus on results for communities. Baltimore: Annie E. Casey Foundation. (.pdf)
Backer, T.E. (2004). The psychology of philanthropy and community change. Presentation to UCLA School of Public Affairs, May. (.pdf)
Backer, T.E., Miller, A.M. & Bleeg, J. (2004). Donor perspectives on nonprofit capacity building. Baltimore, MD: Annie E. Casey Foundation. (.pdf)
Backer, T.E., Miller, A.M. & Bleeg, J. (2004). Donor perspectives on place-based philanthropy. Baltimore, MD: Annie E. Casey Foundation. (.pdf)
Backer, T.E., Smith R. & Barbell, I. (2004). Who comes to the table? Stakeholder interactions in philanthropy. International Network on Strategic Philanthropy. (.pdf)
Sampson, A. (2004). Capacity building for smaller foundations: Making an investment in ourselves. Baltimore: Annie E. Casey Foundation. (.pdf)
Backer, T.E. & Barbell, I. (2004). Models for local infrastructure. Nonprofit Quarterly, Special Infrastructure Issue, 50-56. (.pdf)
Backer, T.E., Bleeg, J.E. & Groves, K. (2004). The expanding universe: New directions in nonprofit capacity building. Washington, DC: Alliance for Nonprofit Management. (.pdf)
Backer, T.E. & Oshima, M. (2004). The state of nonprofit capacity building in Los Angeles 2004. Los Angeles: UCLA Center for Civil Society. (.pdf)
Human Interaction Research Institute. (2004). Resource directory for nonprofit capacity building in the San Francisco Bay Area. Encino, CA: Author. (.pdf)
Backer, T.E. (2004). Civil society as a force for community change. Presentation to the Valley Leadership Institute Executive Dialog Series, February. (.pdf)
Backer, T.E. (2004). Philanthropy and community change: How consulting psychology can contribute. Presentation to APA Society for Consulting Psychology Midwinter Conference, February. (.pdf)
Backer, T.E. (2004). Collaborating for success - Evaluation for collaborations. Presentation to CONNECT LA Conference, February. (.pdf)
2003
Backer, T.E. (2003). Mass Media. Presentation to Frequent Users of Health Services Initiative, June. (.pdf)
Backer, T.E. (2003). Practical strategies for change: Collaboration, systems change and sustainability. Presentation to Frequent Users of Health Services Initiative, June. (.pdf)
Backer, T.E. (2003)(Ed.). Evaluating community collaborations. New York: Springer Publishing Company. To obtain a copy visit the Springer Publishing Company site or call (877) 687-7476.
Backer, T.E. (2003). Consulting psychology as creative problem-solving: Lessons from my first three decades. Consulting Psychology Journal, 55(2), 107-112. (.pdf)
Backer, T.E. (2003). The psychology of philanthropy in tough times. Paper prepared for the Lead Program Executives Group, January. (.pdf)
Backer, T.E. (2003). Science-based strategic approaches to dissemination. In J.A. Sorensen, R.A. Rawson & J.E. Zweben (Eds.), Drug abuse treatment through collaboration: Research and practice partnerships that work. Washington, D.C.: American Psychological Association. (.pdf)
Backer, T.E. & Oshima, M. (2003). The state of nonprofit capacity building in Los Angeles 2003. Encino, CA: Human Interaction Research Institute. (.pdf)
2002
Backer, T.E (2002). Foundation planning grants resource list. (.pdf)
Backer, T.E. (2002). Partnership as an art form: What works and what doesn't in nonprofit arts partnerships. Encino, CA: Human Interaction Research Institute. (.pdf)
Backer, T.E & Bare, J. (2002). Looking before leaping. Foundation News and Commentary, 43(2), 48-53. (.pdf)
2001
Backer, T.E. (2001). Finding the balance: Executive summary of a state-of-the-art review. Rockville, MD: Center for Substance Abuse Prevention, SAMHSA Model Programs. (.pdf)
Backer, T.E. (2001). Finding the balance: Program fidelity and adaptation in substance abuse prevention. Rockville, MD: Center for Substance Abuse Prevention, SAMHSA Model Programs. (.pdf)
Backer, T.E (2001). Getting inside a dancer’s head: Stresses and joys of creativity. Presentation to Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival, August. (.pdf)
Backer, T.E (2001). Increasing participation means changing behavior: What can be learned from behavioral science? Grantmakers in the Arts Reader, 12(1), 18-22. (.pdf)
Backer, T.E (2001). The human side of implementing action strategies to build cultural participation. Grantmakers in the Arts Reader, 12(3), 22-24 (.pdf)
Backer, T.E, & Grossman, A. (2001). Helping nonprofits handle innovation and change: The Human Interaction Research Institute at 40. Encino, CA: Author. (.pdf)
2000
Backer, T.E (2000). Strengthening nonprofits: Capacity building and philanthropy. Encino, CA. Human Interaction Research Institute. (.pdf)
Backer, T.E. (2000). The failure of success: Challenges of disseminating effective substance abuse prevention programs. Journal of Community Psychology, 28(3), 363-373. (.pdf)
Backer, T.E. & Bare J. (2000). Going to the next level. Foundation News and Commentary, September/October, 38-40. (.pdf)
Backer, T.E. & Norman, A.J. (2000). Partnerships and community change. California Politics and Policy, 39-44. (.pdf)
1999
Backer, T.E (1999). Innovation in context: New foundation approaches to evaluation, collaboration and best practices. Encino, CA: Human Interaction Research Institute. (.pdf)
Backer, T.E. (1999). Marketing services organizations for nonprofit arts groups: Core components and replication. In John S. & James L. Knight Foundation, Marketing the arts. Miami: Author. (.pdf)
Backer, T.E. & Bare, J. (1999). Scanning the environment for philanthropic best practice systems. Foundation News and Commentary, 40(6), 25-28. (.pdf)
1998
Backer, T.E. (1998). Dissemination in a time of great change, Science Communication, 20(1), 142-147. (.pdf)
1997
Miller, A.N., Backer, T.E. & Rogers, E.M. (1997). Diffusion of workplace AIDS education programs among American business and business schools. Business Horizons, July - August, 78-86. (.pdf)
1996
Rohrbach, L.A., D'Onofrio, C.N., Backer, T.E. & Montgomery, S.B. (1996). Diffusion of school-based substance abuse prevention programs. American Behavioral Scientist, 39(7), 919-934. (.pdf)
1995
Backer, T.E. (1995). Integrating behavioral and systems strategies for changing clinical practice. Joint Commission Journal on Quality Improvement, 21(7), 351-353. (.pdf)
Backer, T.E. (1995). Mass media. In R.H. Coombs & D. Ziedonis (Eds.), Handbook on drug abuse prevention. New York: Prentice-Hall. (.pdf)
Backer, T.E. & Koon, S.L. (1995). Sharing the wealth of ideas. Foundation News and Commentary, 36(2), 28-34. (.pdf)
1994
Backer, T.E. (1994). ‘Replication’ may be the sincerest form of philanthropy. The Chronicle of Philanthropy, 6(10), 52-53. (.pdf)
Sechrest, L., Backer, T.E., & Rogers, E.M. (1994). Synthesis of ideas for effective dissemination. In In L. Sechrest et al (Eds.), Effective dissemination of clinical and health information. Rockville, MD: Agency for Health Care Policy and Research. (.pdf)
1993 and Earlier
Backer, T.E., & Shaperman, J. (1993). Knowledge utilization and foundations supporting health research and demonstrations. Knowledge: Creation, Diffusion, Utilization, 14(4), 386-400. (.pdf)
Backer, T.E. (1992). Getting management knowledge used. Journal of Management Inquiry. 1(1), 39-43. (.pdf)
Backer, T.E. (1992). Workplace creativity: Psychological, environmental and organizational strategies. Creativity Research Journal, 5(4), 439-443. (.pdf)
Backer, T.E, & Grossman, A. (1992). Using knowledge and managing change: The Human Interaction Research Institute 1961-1991. Encino, CA: Author. (.pdf)
Backer, T.E. (1988). Research utilization and managing innovation in rehabilitation organizations. Journal of Rehabilitation, 54(2), 18-22. (.pdf)
Brown, V.B. & Backer, T.E. (1988). The substance abusing mentally ill client: Challenges for professional education and training. Psychosocial Rehabilitation Journal, 12(4), 56-62. (.pdf)
Backer, T.E. (1987). How health promotion programs can enhance workplace creativity. In S. Klarreich (Ed.), Health education and fitness in the workplace (pp. 325-337). New York: Praeger. (.pdf)
Backer, T.E., Liberman, R.P. & Kuehnel, T. (1986). Dissemination and adoption of innovative psychosocial interventions. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 54(1), 111-118. (.pdf)
Backer, T.E. (1986). Powers untapped: Mass media depiction of mental illness. In J. Houpt (Ed.), Proceedings of the First International Rosalynn Carter Symposium on Mental Health Policy. (pp. 18-29). Atlanta: Carter Center. (.pdf)
Backer. T.E. (1985) The future of consultation. Consultation: An International Journal, 4, 17-29. (.pdf)
Backer, T.E. (1980). Coping with stress. Screen Actor Newsletter, December 1980, pp. 4-5. (pdf)
Backer, T.E., & Manson, E.M. (1978). In the key of feeling. Human Behavior, 7, 63-67. (pdf)
