Preparing Youth to Succeed In Life
Preparing youth for adulthood creates both opportunities for them and savings for taxpayers. Policymakers in every state deal with a range of costly consequences from problem youth behaviors—“bad outcomes” that both threaten individual futures and result in soaring public expenditures. Youth who succeed have a clear sense of identity, a positive sense of self worth and opportunities to achieve. They are more likely to avoid risky behaviors—substance abuse and delinquency—that may yield lifelong impacts.
The content of this website is being developed in phases. The following list provides links to the topics currently presented and identifies those under construction:
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Under construction: Teen binge alcohol or substance abuse, High school completion, Voter registration, College enrollment or completion