Racism, most often against Black people, motivated 63 percent of reported hate crimes in 2020.

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$3,338

Average Cost per Youth in SYEP

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$15.6M

Average Cost per Gun Homicide

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54¢

54¢ of every $1 invested in SYEPs is paid directly to youth.

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↓43%

Chicago’s SYEP reduced violent arrests by 43% among participants 16 months post-program completion.

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