Engaging Young Men Involved in Chicago's Justice System: A Feasibility Study of the Bridges to Pathways Program
Impacts
Education
- Engagement in secondary education
- High school completion (diploma or equivalent)
- Postsecondary enrollment
Employment
- Attainment of occupational skills/certificates
- Employment placement/attainment
- Earnings
Well-being
- Health
- Social-emotional
- Justice system involvement
Practices
Secondary Education
- Preparation or instruction for high school diploma
- Preparation or instruction for high school equivalency
Job and Career Education and Training
- Work readiness training
- Temporary and transitional work experiences
Employment Placement and Supports
- Job placement
Support Services
- Mental and behavioral health supports
- Supports for basic needs
- Parenting, pregnancy and child care supports
- Post-program supports
- Life skills and financial literacy
- Legal services
Youth Development and Engagement Approaches
- Youth leadership and civic engagement
- Stipends and incentives
- Cohort model
- Connections to a caring adult