Music Advocacy Facts

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The YouthARTS Development Project conducted a study in 2000 of at-risk youth in Atlanta, Portland, and San Antonio. It found that any new offenses committed by arts program participants tended to be less severe than those offenses committed prior to the program.

From: (2000). "Youth Demonstrating Effective Communication Skills: Pre- vs. Post-YouthARTS Program." Americans for the Arts.

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