Research and Evaluation

YPI conducts state-of-the-art evaluations in the United States and Malawi of educational, health, mental health, substance abuse, and law enforcement programs implemented by government agencies, institutions of higher education, and community-based programs. For more than a quarter century, YPI has been developing and administering research-based data collection instruments, conducting rigorous evaluations, and developing accessible reports for program implementers and community stakeholders.

Program Implementation

Working with governmental agencies, institutions of higher education, and community-based organizations, YPI assists communities to identify and implement appropriate evidence-based programs that support the positive development of children and youth. These programs typically aspire to improve educational achievement, reduce levels of violence and delinquency, and enhance the quality of health, mental health, and substance abuse services. To this end, YPI provides a wide range of pro bono and low-cost services in research and strategic planning, the development of evaluation programming to gauge ongoing levels of fidelity of implementation and program efficacy, fundraising supports, and sustainability planning.

Areas of Expertise

YPI provides research, evaluation, and program implementation services that assist communities to improve social, therapeutic, and legal services for children, youth, young adults, and their families. The agency has substantial expertise in the areas of education, health, mental health, substance use, juvenile justice, child welfare, and domestic violence.