Virtual Branford Forum: Do Social Programs Work?

Sunday, February 7

2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

The Branford Forum, a community organization that brings nationally renowned figures to the Shoreline, is returning to the Blackstone Library for a series of virtual conversations. All presentations are 2:00 to 3:30 Sundays.

Large problems require large solutions. Passionate arguments for and against social interventions are usually based on morality, fiscal concerns, and fairness, but one question almost always goes unanswered: do social programs achieve their aims? Jesus Amadeo will discuss MDRC’s approach to the evaluation of social programs and share some examples of evidence-based social research projects.

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