Benefits and Costs of Prevention and Early Intervention Programs for Youth

This report describes findings and analysis regarding the cost-effectiveness of research-based prevention and early intervention programs for youth with a demonstrated ability to achieve 7 outcomes:

1. Reduce crime;
2. Lower substance abuse;
3. Improve educational outcomes such as test scores and graduation rates;
4. Decrease teen pregnancy;
5. Reduce teen suicide attempts;
6. Lower child abuse or neglect; and
7. Reduce domestic violence.

Includes a detailed chart comparing programs' measured benefits and costs per youth. Lists brief descriptions for each program in the review.