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Evidence for Program Improvement: Core Components of Effective Youth Programs
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Evidence for Program Improvement was established by The Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (ASPE) to develop evidence-based practice guidelines for youth programs (e.g., community, mental health, public health, child welfare settings,…
Supporting the Planning and Evaluation of Louisiana’s Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion
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Louisiana needs to rebuild its eroding coastline, which is degrading in part because levees prevent sediment from the Mississippi River from replenishing coastal areas. The Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion (MBSD) was proposed to reconnect the river to…
Clearinghouse Synthesizes Evidence on Labor Policies, Programs
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The DOL-funded Clearinghouse for Labor Evaluation and Research (CLEAR) has several goals. It makes research on labor topics more accessible to practitioners, policymakers, researchers, and the public. It also provides information to inform decisions…
Evaluating Year Up’s Programs for Young Adults
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Prospects for young adults without postsecondary credentials have steadily worsened in recent decades. With few chances at well-paying jobs, millions give up on school and withdraw from the labor force. Helping low-skilled young adults access training…
Evaluation of Prevention Activities for Rheumatic Fever
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The evaluation of the Rheumatic Fever Strategy pilot program highlights the need for integrating primordial and primary prevention approaches.
Understanding Public Perception of Extreme Heat and Health Risks
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This report by CRC, Abt, and the National Weather Service profiles public perception of dangerous heat events & recommends actionable messaging.
Deeper Insights on Americans’ Financial Well-Being
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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) works to help consumers enhance their financial well-being, a holistic metric that goes beyond income and credit score to capture individuals’ perceptions of their financial security and ability to make…
Remote Sensing Analyses to Support the Natural Resource Damage Assessment and Restoration for the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill
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Classification of shoreline. Abt Global has used remote sensing throughout the natural resource damage assessment for the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. For the injury analysis, Abt staff developed a model of a current shoreline in a…
Public Sector Management & Public Financial Management
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Abt teams with governments around the world to develop sustainable service delivery through better management of the public sector and public finance. Our systems- and evidence-based approaches—refined in partnership with government, service providers, and communities—facilitate mutual goals in public management. By fostering trade and investment-friendly environments, we help set the stage for sustainable economic growth. We increase transparency and accountability in public institutions by facilitating e-governance and digital platforms.