Dr Zuleyka Zevallos

#BehaviouralScience policy design used in Victoria to improve information sharing between front line workers in domestic family violence. They value empowering survivors. Physical barriers limit info sharing. E.g. sitting behind registrar at court. - Kate Phillips #BX2018 #DFVpic.twitter.com/CLtNxdsRvD

Now Liam Smith- a psychologist who says he will pretend to be a sociologist for his talk! () Systems change theory is useful. Need 3 things to sustain change: Engaged individuals Political opportunity Organisational infrastructure -Liam Smith #BX2018 #sociologypic.twitter.com/cTMi1FKvsS

#Sociology theory tells us that most traditional #BehaviouralScience nudges hurt structure and agency. But can be used to improve 'second generation' tools to improve moral and social licence to take action. Eg. Where attitudes are weak - workplace safety - Liam Smith #BX2018pic.twitter.com/voFY4vprRs

Where attitudes are strong, focus on behavioural changes that are simple but effective. Reinforce identity and self efficacy to shift attitudes. E.g. water saving behaviour. - Liam Smith #BX2018pic.twitter.com/wLBokQlZbh

Now Elizabeth Hardy from Canada. Their first gen #BehaviouralScience policy work was on traditional touch points (emails or phone calls) that increased public participation in surveys and charitable giving. Then worked on educational savings incentive trials. #BX2018pic.twitter.com/RIZ8CZtE0U

Second generation nudges: in March, the Canadian team trialled adding education savings to existing birth bundle, only 20 minute online process. Next will move to trial letters from principals to parents, as well as offering via social assistance. - Elizabeth Hardy #BX2018pic.twitter.com/xuPdPLJs3B