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How Jurisdictions Can Keep Youth Out of the Deep End of Local Juvenile Justice Systems Strong evidence shows the harmful effects incarceration can have on young people for the rest of their lives.Four Lessons for Cities to Help Advance Equitable Transportation during the COVID-19 Pandemic and Beyond Black, Indigenous, and people of color; people with disabilities; the elderly; and people with irregular work schedules often face significant barriers to finding safe and affordable means of transportation to work.How the New Administration Can Use Evidence-Based Policymaking to Improve Program Performance and Effectiveness A new administration offers new opportunities to incorporate evidence-based policymaking to strengthen policies to help people.A National Paid Sick Leave Policy Could Provide a Lifeline for Americans during and after COVID-19 When the Families First Coronavirus Response Act ends on December 31, millions of Americans will be faced with the dilemma of losing a paycheck or going to work while sick.Three Principles to Equitably and Efficiently Implement New COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance $25 billion is not nearly enough to cover all renters’ needs and keep them protected from housing instability and eviction. That’s why effectively targeting this funding will be critical.A Closer Look at Single-Payer Proposals to Cover Long-Term Services and Supports Single-payer programs would greatly expand access to long-term services and supports, but would add markedly to costs.
