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Employment Outcomes of Participants in Chronic Homelessness Demonstration Programs
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| Presenter(s):
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| Mustafa Karakus, Westat, mustafakarakus@westat.com
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| Lynn Elinson, Westat, lynnelinson@westat.com
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| William Frey, Westat, williamfrey@westat.com
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| Marion McCoy, Westat, marionmccoy@westat.com
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| Abstract:
As part of an independent evaluation of the Department of Labor Demonstration Programs, Westat designed the Chronic Homelessness Database to answer questions related to the outcomes of the program. Among the 456 program customers, 267 obtained at least one type of employment (competitive, protected, or self-employment. The most common type of employment was competitive, with 43.9 percent obtaining at least one competitive job. The mean and median hourly wage for all competitive jobs was $9.70 per hour and $9.50 per hour, respectively. The average hours worked per week was 30.5 and it took program customers 5.5 months on average to obtain competitive employment. Almost 64 percent retained their job for 6 months, and 40 percent worked for 12 months or more. Multivariate analysis suggest that number of employment services received, participation level (engagement), homelessness history and tenure in the program, and site specific contextual factors are associated with competitive employment.
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Economical Impacts of a Mental Health Promotion and Reduction of Violence Program Developed in the Federal District of Brazil
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| Presenter(s):
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| Rodrigo Crivelaro, John Snow Brazil, r.laro@johnsnow.com.br
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| Miguel Fontes, Johns Hopkins University, m.fontes@johnsnow.com.br
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| Alice Scartezini, Caixa Seguros Insurance Group, ascartezini@caixaseguros.com.br
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| Mariann Toth, John Snow Brazil, m.toth@johnsnow.com.br
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| Sany Silveira, Caixa Seguros Insurance Group, sany@caixaseguros.com.br
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| Abstract:
A quasi-experimental study developed in three cities of the Federal District (Brazil) checked whether the exposure of youngsters to a Social Investment Program focusing Mental Health generates economical wealth. The study was conducted among 300 youngsters ages 18 to 24 that participated in the Program for 14 months. 150 youngsters were surveyed in the control group.
A KAP Scale was developed (0,71 Cronbach) to determinate levels of exposure to violence. An ex-ante/ex-post survey (cluster sampling) was carried out. A MLR model identified potential association between Scale and family income. Gittenger's matrix calculated the amount of economic wealth generated by the program.
The Model demonstrated a significant association between levels of KAP and family income in ex-post evaluation (city 1). The projected increase in monthly earning for each point in the scale, controlled for gender, race, and age, is U$3,52. Program generated U$70.460,82 in economic wealth.
The Program generates economic wealth.
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