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Lerner, Richard M.; Fisher, Celia B.; Weinberg, Richard A. – Child Development, 2000
Describes how applied developmental science (ADS) integrates developmental research with policies and programs promoting positive development or enhancing life chances of vulnerable children and families. Maintains that ADS contributes to social justice, promotes outreach, and serves as a model of how higher education may engage policymakers,…
Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Change Agents, Change Strategies, Child Development