A New Lens: Using the Policy, Systems, and Environmental Framework to Guide Community Development

Authors

Caroline Backman, Washington State University ExtensionFollow
Clea Rome, Washington State University ExtensionFollow
Laura Ryser, Washington State University ExtensionFollow
Rebecca Sero, Washington State University ExtensionFollow
Debra Hansen, Washington State University ExtensionFollow

Volume

60

Issue

2

DOI

10.34068/joe.60.02.21

Abstract

Extension is uniquely positioned to deliver data-driven solutions to complex community issues with University applied research, particularly through crises like COVID-19. Applying the Policy, Systems and Environmental (PSE) framework to community development is an effective, innovative approach in guiding Extension leaders to create, document, and share long-term transformative change on challenging issues with stakeholders. Beyond the public health sector, applying a PSE approach to community development provides leverage points for population-level benefits across sectors. This article describes current public health approaches, methodologies, and how the PSE framework translates to other programs with four examples of high-impact, systems level Extension projects.

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Recommended Citation

Backman, C., Rome, C., Ryser, L., Sero, R., & Hansen, D. (2022). A New Lens: Using the Policy, Systems, and Environmental Framework to Guide Community Development. The Journal of Extension, 60(2), Article 21. https://doi.org/10.34068/joe.60.02.21