Vulnerability, Risk, and the Transition to Adulthood

Children and Youth, Education and Literacy, Poverty

Vulnerability, Risk, and the Transition to Adulthood

Examines whether poverty and single parenthood influence the likelihood of risk behavior and dropping out among youth and how these behaviors affect the trajectory of connectedness and employment patterns in adulthood. Considers policy implications.

August 1970

Geographic Focus: North America-United States

State of Young America: Economic Barriers to the American Dream, The

Education and Literacy, Employment and Labor, Health

State of Young America: Economic Barriers to the American Dream, The

Based on surveys, interviews, and data on 18- to 34-year-olds, profiles, by race/ethnicity and gender, Millennials' employment, earnings, education, health care and coverage, cost of living, and patterns in raising families. Makes policy recommendations.

August 1970

Geographic Focus: North America-United States

2011 LIFE (Leading Indicators For Excellence) Study Regional Report

Community and Economic Development, Education and Literacy, Housing and Homelessness

2011 LIFE (Leading Indicators For Excellence) Study Regional Report

Provides data on ten quality-of-life indicators, including cost of living, schools, health care, economy, nonprofit/volunteer sector, outdoor activities and community events, family-oriented environment, and safety, in Wisconsin's lower Fox River region.

August 1970

Geographic Focus: North America-United States (Midwestern)-Wisconsin

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