INTERDISCIPLINARY PUBLIC POLICY WORKING GROUP
ON POVERTY AND HOMELESSNESS
The PPWG Process
Good Wolf’s PPWG will follow a unique process designed to develop neuroscience-informed public policy recommendations at local, state, and national levels. Distinctive aspects include:
1. Orientation of members to basic concepts in developmental, behavioral, and cognitive neuroscience. Through the “three-step” process, members will open their minds to new perspectives and to working effectively in a diverse, interdisciplinary process.
2. Group members will include persons who encompass one or more of the following criteria:
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- Have experienced poverty and homelessness first-hand
- Have addressed these issues within a community-based organization
- Are aware of current policies related to poverty and homelessness
- Have experience successfully advocating for policies in local, state and federal venues
- Possess expertise in communication, public relations and media who can help to translate policy prescriptions into effective “frames” and/or “messages” for public campaigns.
3. Advisors to the PPWG will include neuroscientists and other experts who (1) have an interest and/or experience in using their knowledge of brain science to inform policy analysis related to poverty and homelessness and/or (2) are schooled and experienced in translating research and other data into concrete policy proposals and legislation.
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Good Wolf staff will host and facilitate meetings, coordinate the participation of experts in neuroscience and other relevant areas, provide technical assistance, help with informational resource acquisition, document project progress, and generate reports and other communications.< Our goal will be action, through incorporating findings of the PPWG into public conversations, the work of advocacy organizations and other stakeholders, and the decisions of policymakers. If you're interested in engaging with the PPWG we'd be delighted to hear from you. Please email us at engage@goodwolf.org