Many youth involved with the juvenile justice system have been exposed to trauma and also struggle in school. Yet, success in school may help to mitigate the effects of trauma exposure and reduce the likelihood of engaging in high-risk behaviors. Building on the research connecting trauma and learning, this article draws out lessons learned from three initiatives in which public systems attempt to assess trauma and meet both the behavioral health and academic needs of students. »
NEW AT CHAPIN HALL
Senior Researcher Amy Dworsky Speaking at Congressional Briefing on Foster Care on May 15
Chapin Hall Senior Researcher Amy Dworsky will be speaking at the congressional briefing, “Talking Foster Care with Country Music Star Jimmy Wayne.” This bi-partisan Congressional Briefing, held in partnership with First Focus and the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) will discuss resources available for states to help foster children build successful adult lives. »
New Quarterly CWICstats Dashboard Report
The CWICstats dashboard report for the first quarter of 2012 is now available. The quarterly dashboard report was developed for the Chicago Workforce Investment Council (CWIC) to provide a snapshot of key workforce and economic indicators. The front page highlights many of the key indicators and their most recent changes. The inside of the report contains these plus additional indicators that are graphically depicted over time. »
What Makes Workforce Development Programs Successful?
The workforce development system in Chicago and nationwide is multifaceted and includes public and private training providers that work with individuals of all ages and abilities. This study looks at several successful programs in Chicago for adults; it attempts to understand the factors that may explain why they achieve success of different types, and how these factors may be quantified or measured to help improve the system. »
