Applied will publish original empirical investigations in experimental psychology that bridge practically oriented problems and psychological theory. The journal also will publish research aimed at developing and testing of models of cognitive processing or behavior in applied situations, including laboratory and field settings. Review articles will be considered for publication if they contribute significantly to important topics within applied experimental psychology.

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The main objective of the present study was to explore cognitions, emotions, and parental behaviors that could potentially be associated with an increased risk of psychological maltreatment towards preschoolers by means of a semi-structured interview. During the inter-

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Cet article illustre le processus d’appropriation d’un modèle théorique de prévention du phénomène des gangs de rue par un comité d’action locale associé au projet Jeunesse et gangs de rue. L’analyse des données recueillies suit plus particulièrement les points de divergence que la théorie a soulevés. Elle part de sa promotion, passe par les négociations qu’elle suscite et se termine par les propositions d’un cadre de référence et d’un plan d’action. Les résultats indiquent que le modèle théorique permet non seulement de structurer l’action, mais aussi de positionner les acteurs autour d’un nouveau consensus réduisant les tensions paradigmatiques.This article describes the empowerment process of a theoretical model of youth gang prevention by a local working committee associated to the Jeunesse et gangs de rue project. Data analysis focused on aspects of the theory that created dissent accross the various participants in the project, beginning with its promotion, then moving on to negociation, and ending with recommendations for an orientation framework as well as a local action plan. Results show that the theoretical model not only lead to the structuring of the intervention procedure, but equally to the building of consent among participating agencies and organizations, thus reducing paradigmatic tensions