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Presentation

Using Social Science to Translate the Science of Child Development

Date
August 5, 2019
Convened by
Harvard University
Presenter(s)
Nat Kendall-Taylor
Location
Cambridge, MA, USA
Presentation type
Presentation

Developmental science has massive potential to inform policies that can better support children and families. But in order for this science to realize its potential for impact, we need to use the science of communication. This presentation lays out a set of recommendations for how to effectively translate core principles from the science of development for public and policy making audiences.

Issues
Child and Adolescent Development

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