Failing and below-average grades decrease. The percentage of children with failing or below-average grades decreased by 16 percent in the national evaluation conducted across all sites.
School grades improve.
School absences decrease. The percentage of children attending school less than half the time decreased by 41 percent in the national evaluation. Fewer crimes committed. In a 2-year study, the number of crimes committed by youth on probation was 61 percent less in the 12 months after entry in the Crossroads Program of San Mateo County, CA, compared with the 12 months before entry. Mothers unemployment reduced.