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Directions in development. Human development

Why do young people deserve special attention?

Key messages

Designing effective interventions

Policy conclusions

Introduction

The motivation for the study

Definitions, data, and methodologies

The organization of the report

Laying the groundwork

Motivations for focusing on at-risk youth

The youth cohort, particularly those considered at-risk, is growing

The costs of not investing in at-risk youth is very high for young people, their families, and society

A conceptual framework and its application for policymaking

The conceptual framework and definitions

Moving from the conceptual framework to policy

Identifying at-risk youth for better programming and targeting

A characterization of at-risk youth

Using the risk typology for targeting prevention programs

Using the risk typology for targeting for second chances

Conclusions

Informing policy by understanding of the trends and causes of risky behavior in LAC

Understanding the nature and the magnitude of risky behavior

Leaving school without learning

Difficult integration into the labor market : joblessness and job turnover

Risky sexual behavior

Crime and violence

Substance use

Identifying the factors that put youth at risk

Why do young people engage in risky behavior

Key factors correlated with risky behaviors

Cumulative effect of factors

Conclusions

Helping young people to make good choices : programming, policy, and implementation

Principles for building an effective portfolio for youth at risk

Investing in at-risk youth leads to lower demands on the public purse in the future

Preventing risky behavior begins at birth

At-risk youth need second chances

Effective targeting is the key to results

The most effective portfolio will prioritize policies and programs that affect multiple risks

Include only effective policies in the portfolio

Prioritizing what works

Core policies : strategies that work and are recommended for implementation

Nine promising approaches that ought to work and should be tried, accompanied by careful impact evaluation

General policies with a surprisingly strong effect on youth at risk

Moving from a wish list to action

Improving the portfolio for at-risk youth in a budget-constrained environment : reallocate resources away from ineffective programs toward recommended programs

Improving the portfolio for at-risk youth in a budget-constrained environment : collecting, analyzing, and using data

Assign and coordinate institutional responsibilities based on comparative advantages

Investing in youth in LAC : key messages and conclusions

Key messages

Defining an effective portfolio of policies and programs

Moving forward

Appendix A : Population in LAC by age and sex

Appendix B : Methodology for estimating the cost of negative youth behavior

Appendix C : Methodology for devising the typology of at-risk youth

Appendix D : Measuring youth outcomes

Appendix E : Estimated taxpayer costs and crime-reduction benefits of 16 crime prevention programs

Appendix F : Sources of information for evaluated programs.

Youth with social disabilities > Services for > Caribbean Area.

Youth with social disabilities > Services for > Latin America.

Youth with social disabilities > Caribbean Area.

Youth with social disabilities > Latin America.

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