Feature Story

Tale of Two Reforms: Annie E. Casey’s JDAI aims to reduce detention. Could it spread nationwide?

by John Kelly

Tale of Two Reforms: MacArthur’s ambitious plan spurs changes and criticism

by John Kelly

College is for Poor Kids

College Summit draws kudos and grows, but finding out whom it helps gets tricky.

by Jim Myers

Growing Pains

California confronts challenges in work force development, youth recruitment.

by Erika Fitzpatrick

Overcoming Volunteers’ Reluctance to Report Abuse

Beefed-up training and easy reporting systems are the keys.

by Erika Fitzpatrick

Wall Street’s Losses: What Should Nonprofits Do?

Cut big events, tap different donors, clean your own office.

by Lisa Palmer

Peer-to-Peer Pressures

Study shows the limits of using highschoolers as mentors.

by Erika Fitzpatrick

Evaluation Spotlight

Youth Measure Youth Impact

What happens when youth help run programs, then design and conduct evaluations.

by Jen Russell

How To ...

How To ... Work With Youths In Gangs

Provide the right activities and mentors who know the streets

by Deborah Huso

Product Reviews

Tracking Mentors Made Easy

by Kathleen Meulen