ALMA Network

Network Impact

The Proof

1,000 alternative models. 344 with evidence. Collectively proving that community-led approaches work better and cost less than the system they're replacing.

1,000

ALMA Models

34%

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

40x

cheaper than detention

Same money = 40x more young people reached

Evidence Level

656

Untested

263

Promising

50

Indigenous-led

29

Effective

2

Proven

What the Models Do

334

Community-Led

179

Education/Employment

135

Wraparound Support

73

Therapeutic

69

Prevention

63

Cultural Connection

58

Diversion

36

Early Intervention

Big vs Small

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

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