Becoming a Man

Innovative program cuts violent-crime arrests among Chicago youth

Crime Lab Executive Director Roseanna Ander analyzes impact of Becoming A Man program


Study: Slow Thinking Reduces Crime in Chicago

Video: Asst. Prof. Anuj Shah discusses how Becoming A Man program keeps male youths in school and out of trouble


Teaching meditation to kids in Chicago swiftly reduced crime and dropout rates

Article cites Prof. Harold Pollack, who says youth programs like Becoming A Man can be ‘cost-effective, and a feasible part of a solution’


Teaching Kids in Jail to ‘Think Slow,’ So They Won’t Come Back

Article examines Becoming A Man, youth intervention program studied by UChicago Crime Lab, which teaches kids to recognize impulsive decision-making


Teaching Youth To Think ‘Slow’ May Help Reduce Crime

Article profiles research by UChicago Crime Lab, which examines effectiveness of Becoming A Man youth intervention program


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