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Transitional Living Program Pilot Study of a Randomized Controlled Trial: November 2016 to August 2017

Transitional Living Program Pilot Study of a Randomized Controlled Trial: November 2016 to August 2017

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Abt assessed the possibility of conducting a randomized controlled trial of transitional living programs for the Family and Youth Services Bureau
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Supporting the Planning and Evaluation of Louisiana’s Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion

Project
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…
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Teen Pregnancy Prevention Study Finds Benefits

Project
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) wanted to determine if teen pregnancy prevention programs with limited prior evidence of effectiveness can work when replicated with different populations and in different settings. HHS contracted with…
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Reducing the Harm from Malaria in Zimbabwe

Project
Malaria is the third most common cause of illness in Zimbabwe. Approximately 1 in 12 children die before their fifth birthday due to malaria, according to the 2010 Demographic and Health Survey. While the country had made progress in the last decade,…
Family Development and Self-Sufficiency (FaDSS): Implementation Findings from the Evaluation of Employment Coaching

Family Development and Self-Sufficiency (FaDSS): Implementation Findings from the Evaluation of Employment Coaching

Publication
Coaches implemented the Family Development and Self-Sufficiency program as planned and helped participants build self-regulation skills to get and keep jobs.
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Medicare Part D Opioid Impact Evaluation

Project
The misuse of opioids is a national crisis. One aspect of the larger problem relates to prescription opioids for Medicare beneficiaries. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) needs to evaluate trends to fight potential fraud, waste, and…
Do Employers Earn Positive Returns to Investments in Apprenticeship? Evidence from Registered Programs under the American Apprenticeship Initiative

Do Employers Earn Positive Returns to Investments in Apprenticeship? Evidence from Registered Programs under the American Apprenticeship Initiative

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Employers experienced positive returns on their investments in registered apprenticeships.