Bridges to Education and Employment for Justice-Involved Youth: Evaluation of the NYC Justice Corps Program
Study type
Outcome studies
Qualitative or implementation studies
Study includes subgroup analysis
Location
New York
Population
Young people under 25
People involved in the justice system
Outcomes
Employment
- Attainment of employability/work readiness skills
- Employment placement/attainment
- Earnings
Practices
Secondary Education
- High school reengagement
Postsecondary Education
- Pre-enrollment supports for transition to postsecondary
- Occupational skills training, sectoral training, and industry-recognized credential training
Job and Career Education and Training
- Career exploration and career counseling
- Work readiness training
Employment Placement and Supports
- Job placement
Support Services
- Mental and behavioral health supports
- Supports for basic needs
- Post-program supports
- Life skills and financial literacy
- Legal services
Youth Development and Engagement Approaches
- Youth leadership and civic engagement
- Stipends and incentives
- Connections to a caring adult
Publications
Cramer, Lindsey , Mathew Lynch, Margaret Goff, Sino Estappan, Travis Reginal, and David Leitson. 2019. Bridges to Education and Employment for Justice-Involved Youth: Evaluation of the NYC Justice Corps Program. Washington, DC: Urban Insitute.
https://www.urban.org/sites/default/files/publication/100308/bridges_to_education_and_employment_for_justice-involved_youth_0.pdf
In Compendium
No