Network Impact
The Proof
1,000 alternative models. 288 with evidence. Collectively proving that community-led approaches work better and cost less than the system they're replacing.
1,000
ALMA Models
29%
Evidence-backed
4
Basecamps
631
Evidence items
The Cost Argument
Detention
$548K
per young person per year
($1,500/day national avg)
ALMA Average
$14K
per young person (avg)
Median: $5K
Ratio
38x
cheaper than detention
Same money = 38x more young people reached
Evidence Level
701
Untested
226
Promising
35
Indigenous-led
26
Effective
11
Unknown
1
Proven
What the Models Do
390
Community-Led
184
Education/Employment
115
Wraparound Support
83
Therapeutic
61
Cultural Connection
56
Prevention
37
Diversion
32
Justice Reinvestment
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