Implementation science—the study of the uptake, scale, and sustainability of social programs—has failed to advance strategies to address equity. This collection of articles reviews case studies and articulates lessons for incorporating the knowledge and leadership of marginalized communities into the policies and practices intended to serve them. Sponsored by the Anne E. Casey Foundation
Implementation science has not advanced equitable outcomes routinely, explicitly, or intentionally. Here’s how it can.
Centering equity in funding relationships requires trust. It also takes time, resources, and a willingness to shift power to the people closest to the problem.
Youth and young adults helped develop and implement a new initiative, Youth Thrive, that addresses the challenges they face in foster care.
A new framework, Evidence2Success, gave the Children and Youth Cabinet a road map to put equity at the center of its work with young people.
Implementation researchers and practitioners must examine how the field can be truly equitable. A systemic approach offers a path forward.
Black children experience racial discrimination in academic environments that actively deplete their self-worth. By accessing the cultural knowledge of Black parents, Village of Wisdom co-designed a liberatory approach to education.
Implementation science must recognize faith-based organizations as key leaders of change in underserved immigrant communities.
The Bienvenido Program engages Latinx communities to better understand their mental health concerns and to develop a program that meets their needs.
To reduce mortality for people experiencing cardiovascular health disparities, new innovations in health care must be implemented with strategic partnerships that involve trusted organizations and community members.
Equity must be integrated into implementation research and practice. Here are 10 recommendations for putting equitable implementation into action.
