Chicago Program Proven To Cut Youth Arrests Years After Program Ends

The video discusses the Choose to Change (C2C) program in Chicago, which aims to reduce youth crime through mentoring and therapy. The program has shown success in decreasing arrests and improving behavior among participants. It includes SPARCS therapy, which helps adolescents manage stress and make better decisions. The program's effectiveness has been validated by the University of Chicago Crime Lab, and it is set to expand significantly with new funding.

What age group saw a significant decline in violent crime in Chicago, as mentioned in the video?

• 10 to 19 years

• 40 to 49 years

• 20 to 29 years

• 30 to 39 years

What is the main goal of the Choose to Change program?

• To provide financial aid to students

• To increase school attendance and reduce misconduct

• To organize sports events

• To offer scholarships for college

What does the SPARCS therapy component focus on?

• Improving academic performance

• Managing stress and making better decisions

• Learning new languages

• Developing artistic skills

What is a unique feature of the C2C program's impact, according to the University of Chicago Crime Lab?

• Its positive impacts persist long after the program ends

• Its effects fade quickly after the program ends

• It only works while participants are in the program

• It has no measurable impact

How many participants is the C2C program expected to expand to by the end of the year?

• 500

• 100

• 200

• 335