What we’re asking

Key questions provide PRG researchers a framework for presenting findings to partners and distilling generalizable knowledge for program developers and policy makers. A sample of recent PRG work can be found by selecting any question below.

Public Health

Do innovative approaches to teen pregnancy prevention reduce high-risk sexual behaviors in youth?​

Can electronic notification or patient navigation systems help people with HIV link to and remain in care?

Do financial incentives directed toward individuals with HIV improve treatment retention and viral suppression?

What are the benefits of after-school programming for children?

Can simulation-based science learning in elementary school improve STEM engagement and achievement?

Can a mentoring program aimed at developing social and emotional skills improve educational outcomes?

Workforce & Income

Does a performance-based incentive model directed toward local workforce boards improve client employment outcomes?

Do public workforce outreach and navigation services targeted toward stop-outs facilitate students' return to college?

Child Welfare

What facilitates the introduction of a trauma-informed behavioral health screen within a child and family services agency and can it benefit children in state care?

Housing

Do supportive services improve housing and quality-of-life outcomes for chronically homeless individuals?

Youth Risk

Can a mentoring program aimed at developing social and emotional skills reduce risk?

Do innovative approaches to teen pregnancy prevention reduce high-risk sexual behaviors in youth?​