Publications

Publications

  • Striving and Thriving: Closing Racial Mobility Gaps Across Generations

    Striving and Thriving: Closing Racial Mobility Gaps Across Generations

    This report outlines a comprehensive strategy to transform California's juvenile justice system by creating viable higher education pathways for incarcerated youth. ​ It highlights the risk factors leading to youth incarceration, the negative outcomes post-incarceration, and the potential of higher education to alter these trajectories positively.

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  • Striving and Thriving: A Life Course Trade-Off? (2022)

    Striving and Thriving: A Life Course Trade-Off? (2022)

    This brief article published in Pediatrics discusses the concept of upward intergenerational mobility, emphasizing its importance in achieving the American Dream and closing racial opportunity gaps. ​ It highlights that mobility should encompass income, education, and health, collectively termed as "striving" (education and income) and "thriving" (health).

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  • Fathers Corps Evaluation

    Fathers Corps Evaluation

    This report outlines a comprehensive strategy to transform California's juvenile justice system by creating viable higher education pathways for incarcerated youth. ​ It highlights the risk factors leading to youth incarceration, the negative outcomes post-incarceration, and the potential of higher education to alter these trajectories positively.

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  • Building Higher Education Pathways for Youth in Secure Treatment Facilities in California: A Call to Action (2023)

    Building Higher Education Pathways for Youth in Secure Treatment Facilities in California: A Call to Action (2023)

    This report outlines a comprehensive strategy to transform California's juvenile justice system by creating viable higher education pathways for incarcerated youth. ​ It highlights the risk factors leading to youth incarceration, the negative outcomes post-incarceration, and the potential of higher education to alter these trajectories positively.

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  • Los Angeles County Racial Equity Strategic Plan (2023)

    Los Angeles County Racial Equity Strategic Plan (2023)

    Abstract On July 21, 2020, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors (Board) unanimously adopted a motion to establish an Anti-Racism County Policy Agenda recognizing, affirming, and declaring that “racism is a matter of public health in the County of Los Angeles (County) and that racism against Black people has reached crisis proportions that result […]

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  • Breaking the Cycle: A Life Course Framework for Preventing Domestic Violence (2019)

    Breaking the Cycle: A Life Course Framework for Preventing Domestic Violence (2019)

    Abstract This report explores the root causes and prevention strategies for domestic violence using a life course analysis. ​ It identifies risk factors from childhood to young adulthood, emphasizing the importance of early intervention and two-generation approaches that address both parents and children. ​ The report critiques the current punitive paradigm, suggesting it may do […]

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  • Interventions for Reducing Violence and its Consequences for Young Black Males in America (2017)

    Interventions for Reducing Violence and its Consequences for Young Black Males in America (2017)

    Abstract This report builds on the 2016 Cities United document, “Violence Trends, Patterns, and Consequences for Black Males in America: A Call to Action.” It presents the findings from a thorough review of research literature focused on violence prevention interventions. The report highlights effective programs and practices that have successfully reduced violence and violent deaths […]

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  • Violence Trends, Patterns and Consequences for Black Males in America: A Call to Action (2016)

    Violence Trends, Patterns and Consequences for Black Males in America: A Call to Action (2016)

    Abstract This report synthesizes and presents the latest scientific research, aiming to identify patterns, predictors and consequences of violence among Black males in the United States. It includes trend data on violent offenses and victimization affecting young Black males, demonstrating how exposure to violence severely impacts their cognitive, educational, and mental well-being, while also increasing […]

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  • Philanthropic Paths: An Exploratory Study of the Career Pathways of Professionals of Color in Philanthropy (2014)

    Philanthropic Paths: An Exploratory Study of the Career Pathways of Professionals of Color in Philanthropy (2014)

    Abstract This report is a comprehensive report from an independent study commissioned by the D5 Coalition, exploring the career pathways of professionals of color in philanthropy. ​It examines how these individuals enter and advance within the sector, the barriers they face, and the factors contributing to their career progression. ​ Key findings include the importance […]

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  • Case Study: School Discipline Reform in California (2013)

    Case Study: School Discipline Reform in California (2013)

    Abstract The case study tells the story of how community and youth organizers, public interest lawyers, and statewide advocates came together to support school discipline reform in California.  This report was funded by the California Endowment and was authored by Forward Change in collaboration with Learning for Action (LFA). In a remarkably short period of […]

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