Results for America’s Economic Mobility Catalog features an in-depth case study of READI Chicago, documenting the launch and first three years of the program in order to inspire other cities as they look to confront gun violence.
The Economic Mobility Catalog is a simple resource to help local leaders identify and implement evidence-based strategies to help improve economic opportunity. The case study details the history and launch of READI Chicago, how we are impacting gun violence in Chicago, and what we have learned over the last three years.
In addition to outlining the need for READI and how the initiative is being evaluated, the case study lifts up some major accomplishments seen so far:
- READI has successfully engaged the young men at the highest risk of gun violence in Chicago and has enrolled more than 650 men from five of the city’s most challenged neighborhoods.
- Despite their deep levels of disconnection, READI’s participants are enrolling in high numbers and persisting through long-term programming.
- READI has contributed more than $20 million to community-based organizations in five of Chicago’s most challenged neighborhoods and nearly $9 million in wages and stipends directly to participants.
