National Prevention Science Coalition
to Improve Lives
A professional organization dedicated to translating scientific knowledge from the field of prevention science into effective and sustainable practices, systems and policies.
What policymakers need to know about implementing evidence-based programs (EBPs):
Will Aldridge, Investigator and Implementation Specialist, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
The Interactive System Framework (ISF): A model for disseminating and implementing effective prevention programs:
Abe Wandersman, Professor, U. of South Carolina
Implementing Evidence Based Prevention Programs:
Implications for Policymakers in Congress and Elsewhere
In our initial Congressional Briefing, we promoted governmental adoption of evidence-based prevention programs in many policy areas. From interventions that prevent chronic health or environmental problems to those that reduce incarceration, homelessness, or high school drop-out rates, using evidence-supported prevention strategies pays huge dividends to individuals, government, and society (prevention policy paper). Preventive actions reduce human suffering and are far more cost saving than waiting until a problem develops and then attempting to fix it. Reducing costs and budget deficits while benefiting society is a true bipartisan budget approach.
On January 14, the Prevention Coalition hosted a follow-up briefing about wide-scale implementation of well-established programs in the Rayburn House Office Building. The briefing focused on what policymakers need to know to support and monitor the implementation of programs to produce successful outcomes. Supportive of prevention initiatives, Representatives Antonio "Tony" Cárdenas (D-CA-29) and Robert Pittenger (R-NC-09) spoke.
Interactive Systems Framework
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Briefing Presentation (Jan, 2014) - Abe Wandersman
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National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Division of Violence Prevention
Considerations for Policymakers
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Briefing Presentation (Jan, 2014) - Will Aldridge
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Fact Sheet - Aldridge et al. (2014)
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Fact Sheet - The Active Implementation Hub
A Proven, Multi-Systemic Model of Local Governance for Implementing and Sustaining a Broad Spectrum of EBPs:
Philip Uninsky, Executive Director, Youth Policy Institute
Model of Local Governance - Partnership for Results
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Briefing Presentation (Jan, 2014) - Philip Uninsky
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Child Trends Brief - Uninsky & Carrier (2010)
Implementing EBPs on a societal level, stressing the importance of nurturing environments:
Senior Scientist, Oregon Research Institute
A policymaker's view of the practical and effective application of evidenced based practices:
Executive Director, Utah Governor's Office of Management and Budget