TEXAS YOUTH ACTION NETWORK 2018-PRESENT MAKE A DIFFERENCE The Texas Youth Action Network (TYAN) is designed to develop a statewide support infrastructure to promote Youth-Adult Partnerships that connect young people (between the ages of 10 and 24) with caring adults. The program aims to support change within individuals [...]

TRANSFORMATIVE JUSTICE IN DALLAS CO. 2021-PRESENT MAKE A DIFFERENCE The aim of this study is to evaluate the Transformative Justice (TJ) Program in Dallas County from a health outcome and criminal justice systems level lens using a mixed methods approach (randomized control trial (RCT) and process evaluation). TJ [...]

TRANSFORMATIVE JUSTICE IN WILLIAMSON COUNTY 2019-2025 MAKE A DIFFERENCE Emerging adults aged 17–24 face disproportionately high rates of criminal justice involvement and recidivism, with over 75% reoffending within three years. This population struggles with interconnected challenges including mental health issues, substance use disorder, trauma, housing instability, unemployment, [...]