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Opportunity Youth Need A Voice: They Are Crying Out for Help

Opportunity Youth Need A Voice: They Are Crying Out for Help

Around 17.3% of 16-24 year olds (opportunity youth) account for 63% of all crimes committed by this age group. Researchers estimate the...

The Social Costs for Opportunity Youth is Well Into the Billions

The Social Costs for Opportunity Youth is Well Into the Billions

The annual cost of providing housing assistance, food stamps, job assistance and homeless shelter for opportunity (disconnected) youth is...

Lost Opportunity Youth Contribute Far Less to Society

Lost Opportunity Youth Contribute Far Less to Society

"[Lost] Opportunity youth [kids caught-up in the justice system] tend to work sporadically at low-paying jobs, annually earning $4,100...

Lost Economic Potential for Disconnected 16-24 Year Olds is Estimated at $4.7 TRILLOIN Dollars

Lost Economic Potential for Disconnected 16-24 Year Olds is Estimated at $4.7 TRILLOIN Dollars

Columbia University and the City University of New York... [estimate] the lost economic potential of 16-24 year olds disconnected from...

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