A key premise of this course is that research and theory on self-control should do more than just advance our scientific understanding of behavior—it also should lead to good ideas that inform public policy efforts to reduce crime and other problems linked to low self-control.
As part of this focus, Hay and Meldrum (2016) include in each of this unit’s chapters (Chs. 4-6) individual sections on “Policy implications and possibilities.”   
In reflecting on and drawing from those sections, please discuss what you see as the most promising programs or approaches for applying self-control research and knowledge to policy. Be sure to explain *why* you see this program/approach as promising. Does it target things that research has found to be important? Is there research suggesting that this program/approach is effective?