Core to the goal of scientific exploration is the opportunity to guide future decision-making.
Yet, elected officials often miss opportunities to use science in their policymaking. This work …

The present state of calls for and efforts to implement evidence-based policy provide a
powerful foundation for propelling a movement toward bringing about rational, cost-efficient …

Key to bringing psychological science to bear on public policy is developing scholars'
engagement and rapport with policymakers. Scholars benefit from support navigating the …

A longstanding divide between research and policy presents continuing problems for efforts
to advance science and to improve public safety. The situation leads to poorly designed and …

Prevention science sheds light on complex social policy problems, yet its social impact
cannot reach full potential without the uptake of research evidence by policymakers. This …

Background While prior work has revealed conditions that foster policymakers' use of
research evidence, few studies have rigorously investigated the effectiveness of theory …

In recent weeks Big City has experienced an increase in young people selling drugs on the
street. The police chief directs one of his managers to organize a small group of officers to …

This book takes a comprehensive, analytic approach to understanding Juvenile Risk and
Needs Assessment (JRNA), covering elements relevant to how the practice affects youths' …

This case study examined how research has been used in the federal higher education
rulemaking process, through which the US Department of Education implements programs …

Central to the evidence-based paradigm is the explicit goal to increase the influence of
scientific research on public policy. One of the central issues regarding evidence-based …