LEO awarded $750,000 in external grants to support continued anti-poverty work
LEO recently received three new research grants from private foundations to support evaluations in the areas of homelessness prevention, criminal justice and self-sufficiency.
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LEO's Jim Sullivan's statement on the new Foundations for Evidence-Based Policymaking
Dr. Sullivan highlights his work with lawmakers and the Commission for Evidence-Based Policymaking leading to this new bipartisan effort.
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New LEO Study shows that homelessness prevention reduces crime.
A new study of the Homelessness Prevention Call Center in Chicago, shows that not only does this emergency financial assistance reduce shelter entry, but it also reduces violent crime for those at risk of homelessness.
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“Partnering with LEO has helped us to take a step back from our work, evaluate our methods and re-engage with it more purposefully.”
“As King County works to build a data-driven culture, LEO has been an invaluable partner in helping us build an evidence base for our programs and services.”
“Having a well-respected evaluator lends credibility and transparency.”