Urban crime is one of the most costly and divisive issues facing cities around the world and most urban violence is committed by a small number of young men. From Liberia to Chicago, research has shown that it is possible to identify them, change their mindset and behavior, and integrate them into law-abiding society.
At NEPI, we focus on the reduction of youth crime and violence to create safe communities for everyone with a CBT-based hardcore youth rehabilitation and cash transfer program. READ MORE
At NEPI, we focus on the reduction of youth crime and violence to create safe communities for everyone with a CBT-based hardcore youth rehabilitation and cash transfer program. READ MORE
For funders and partners looking to support start-up organizations to scale their solutions to the biggest problems in the poorest places, with evidence of impact, cost-effectiveness, and a potential to scale, we’ve got news for you.
- STYL is a CBT-based hardcore youth rehabilitation program paired with an unconditional cash transfer.
- We have strong research (Innovation for Poverty Action) and 3 university partners with RCT & a 10-year follow-up survey results.
- We have an evidence-based, cost-effective model, with the potential to scale.
- We tackle the basic needs of the most vulnerable and very poor street youth with a proven and scalable solution. READ MORE
Founded in Liberia, West Africa, we witness the crime and violence committed by high-risk street youth in cities in Liberia. They are among the greatest public safety concerns and most pressing priorities for cities not just in Liberia but in the Sub-Saharan Africa region.
Two of our co-founders are based in the United States. We are a 501(C)(3) nonprofit organization with a focus on the youth sector. We have worked with 15,000 former fighters and 30,000 community dwellers. We used the STYL model with 1,000 of the highest risk youth in the city of Monrovia and it works. Our leadership team has over 10-year experience delivering it.
Delivery Expertise
Two of our co-founders are based in the United States. We are a 501(C)(3) nonprofit organization with a focus on the youth sector. We have worked with 15,000 former fighters and 30,000 community dwellers. We used the STYL model with 1,000 of the highest risk youth in the city of Monrovia and it works. Our leadership team has over 10-year experience delivering it.
Delivery Expertise
- We have extensive knowledge of the target communities,
- Connection to local leaders,
- Has facilitators with life experience who can serve as role models,
- A strong reputation among community leaders and high-risk youth.
- One of our co-founders is a Rainer Arnhold Fellow of the Mulago Foundation. READ MORE
Our Impact Model (STYL model)
- Recruitment of hardcore young men into the STYL program
- CBT and 1:1 counseling
- Social reintegration
- Cash Transfers
Our Impact
Randomized Control Trials and a 10-year follow-up survey conducted by the team demonstrated that STYL reduced crime and violence by 50% among participants.
Those that participated in STYL and received a cash grant reduced anti-social behavior by 0.31 SDs after one month, by 0.25 SDs after one year, and by 0.25 SDs after ten years with a sustained impact on mental health, reporting mental health outcomes by 0.21 SDs.
The model is cost-effective to implement, costing just $530 per participant, translating into a $2.50 per crime avoided. READ MORE
Those that participated in STYL and received a cash grant reduced anti-social behavior by 0.31 SDs after one month, by 0.25 SDs after one year, and by 0.25 SDs after ten years with a sustained impact on mental health, reporting mental health outcomes by 0.21 SDs.
The model is cost-effective to implement, costing just $530 per participant, translating into a $2.50 per crime avoided. READ MORE
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