Violent children: bridging development, intervention, and public policy.
Childhood violence is a major public health and social policy concern in the United States. Scientists and policymakers alike have increasingly turned their attention to the causes of childhood violence and the extent to which its course can be modified through well-planned preventive interventions. However, it is not apparent that policymakers draw upon basic research findings in formulating their priorities and policies, nor is it apparent that developmental scientists incorporate policy considerations and prevention findings into their research frameworks and designs. The goal of this special issue on violent children is to begin to bridge the gaps among basic developmental science, prevention science, and public policy.
Pettit
Gregory S
GS
Department of Human Development and Family Studies, College of Human Sciences, Auburn University, Alabama 36849, USA. gpettit@auburn.edu
Dodge
Kenneth A
KA
D002648:Child; D002653:Child Behavior Disorders / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D011640:Public Policy; D014754:Violence / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000523:psychology*