Mathematica is conducting extensive research on programs that focus on the critical transition from childhood to adulthood, with a particular focus on youth at risk of not achieving self-sufficiency. Vulnerable youth include those growing up in poverty, teen parents, and those who have dropped out of school. We are studying strategies for addressing these and other risks and are providing policymakers with reliable evidence to inform policy debates.
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Oakland Unite 2016–2020 Comprehensive Evaluation
Oakland Unite aims to interrupt and prevent violence by administering grants through a diverse set of strategies, which include life coaching for youth and adults at risk for involvement with violence. This report provides an in-depth analysis of the implementation and impacts of youth and adult life coaching programs over the 2016–2019 period.
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