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Local Problems, Local Solutions: Evidence from the Drug-Free Communities Program on Youth Development. Working Paper 34182

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Title: Local Problems, Local Solutions: Evidence from the Drug-Free Communities Program on Youth Development. Working Paper 34182
Language: English
Authors: Shijun You, Wei Fu, Shin-Yi Chou, National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER)
Source: National Bureau of Economic Research. 2025.
Availability: National Bureau of Economic Research. 1050 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02138-5398. Tel: 617-588-0343; Web site: http://www.nber.org
Peer Reviewed: N
Publication Date: 2025
Document Type: Reports - Research
Descriptors: Prevention, Youth, Program Evaluation, Program Effectiveness, Delinquency, Crime, Juvenile Justice, Academic Achievement, Individual Development, Drug Use, Community Programs, Drug Abuse
Abstract: The Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program aims to reduce youth substance use by fostering multi-sector collaboration and implementing locally tailored strategies within the community. This study is among the first to evaluate the program's impact on youth development outcomes in the United States. Using the Callaway and Sant'Anna (2021) difference-in-differences (CSDID) estimator, we find that the DFC program significantly reduces drug-related juvenile crime and improves academic performance. The effects are particularly pronounced in communities where coalitions include government agencies, highlighting the critical role of institutional coordination in mobilizing local resources. We also explore behavioral mechanisms, documenting reductions in marijuana use and opioid-related inpatient hospitalizations. A cost-benefit analysis indicates substantial welfare gains, suggesting that early-life prevention represents a cost-effective investment in public health.
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