ALMA Network

Network Impact

The Proof

1,000 alternative models. 305 with evidence. Collectively proving that community-led approaches work better and cost less than the system they're replacing.

1,000

ALMA Models

31%

Evidence-backed

4

Basecamps

631

Evidence items

The Cost Argument

Detention

$548K

per young person per year

($1,500/day national avg)

ALMA Average

$13K

per young person (avg)

Median: $5K

Ratio

42x

cheaper than detention

Same money = 42x more young people reached

Evidence Level

695

Untested

234

Promising

48

Indigenous-led

22

Effective

1

Proven

What the Models Do

388

Community-Led

187

Education/Employment

113

Wraparound Support

77

Therapeutic

57

Prevention

53

Cultural Connection

49

Diversion

34

Early Intervention

Big vs Small

See how the top 10 funded providers compare to community alternatives on cost and outcomes.

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