The Observatory is dedicated to supporting researchers’, policy makers and shapers and educational as well as school based mental health practice leaders
Historically, the Observatory has served and supported researchers who study children and adolescents school-based violence prevention efforts.
Supporting research on violence prevention as well as wellbeing, school climate and other prosocial improvement efforts (e.g. social emotional learning, character education, mental health promotion) that provide an essential foundation for effective and sustainable school improvement efforts continues to be a central focus for the Observatory. We also aim to serve and support policy and practice leaders.
In theory, research shapes policy, which in turn drive practice guidelines and recommendations. The Observatory is invested in recognizing and furthering understandings, needs and the goals of policy and practice as well as research leaders.
