This Center on Juvenile and Criminal Justice guide, with funding from the Annie E. Casey Foundation, was developed to assist juvenile justice and social service professionals who support re-entering youth after their confinement or court-ordered out…

This Russell Sage Foundation research journal article identifies changes in the spatial distribution of returning citizens in greater Chicago. While traditional reintegration among ex-offenders typically occurs within urban communities, this article…

This Corporation for Supportive Housing policy brief is the first in a series, offering guidance on how to build and enhance collaboration between affordable housing and substance abuse treatment providers. The brief is in response to the SUPPORT…

This National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine report to Congress identifies evidence-based programs and policies intended to reduce child poverty. The report, drawn from experts in psychology, cognitive science, public policy,…

This Urban Institute research brief offers a set of demographic data and definitions that addresses misconceptions about the reach of U.S. safety net programs. In particular, the analysis distinguishes between “means tested” and universally received…

This Pew Trusts fact sheet illustrates the lack of capacity within rural communities to provide access to treatment for opioid use. Strategies to close the treatment gap include expanding the healthcare provider workforce, using technology and…

This National Skills Coalition research-to-practice brief identifies ways that adult education, vocational rehabilitation, and workforce development partners can collaborate and strengthen each respective system to create and enhance educational and…

This Annie E. Casey Foundation report examines young returning citizens’ complex set of needs upon reintegration from the juvenile justice system. The report offers model programs and anticipated outcomes, as well as systems that address health,…

This Jobs for the Future report profiles the Opportunity Works program, a national effort to create postsecondary education and career pathways for over 2,000 out-of-school and out-of-work youth. The research in this report identifies four…

This special collection from the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence offers a variety of resources and approaches to prevent and respond to teen dating violence. These resources include fact sheets, best practices and programs, laws and…