Special Issue on Social Norms
In this research review, we’ll discuss a recently released special issue of the Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal on the topic of social norms and violence against children.
Social Norms 101 (Part 1 of 2)
In this research review, Dr. Bart Klika, our Chief Research and Strategy Officer, introduces the topic of social norms, including a general overview of norm concepts, definitions used, and the basics of gap theory. This quick video is the first in a two-part series; the second installment will focus on the applications of social norms and how we have used this research in our work.
References
- The Essentials for Childhood: Promoting Positive Community Norms – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Balancing ACEs with HOPE – Sege, Bethell, Linkenbach, Jones, Klika and Pecora.
- What are Social Norms? – UNICEF
- Norms in the Wild – Christina Bicchieri
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Social Norms 101 (Part 2 of 2)
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