Network Impact
The Proof
1,000 alternative models. 299 with evidence. Collectively proving that community-led approaches work better and cost less than the system they're replacing.
1,000
ALMA Models
30%
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
687
Untested
232
Promising
44
Indigenous-led
22
Effective
14
Unknown
1
Proven
What the Models Do
384
Community-Led
186
Education/Employment
112
Wraparound Support
73
Therapeutic
56
Prevention
52
Cultural Connection
49
Diversion
38
Justice Reinvestment
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