The USC Center for Research on Crime is partnering with Lynwood CA-based non-profit Southern California Crossroads to develop a tailored assessment, currently in use, to support and empirically document change among at-risk youth over time. Crossroads is a small but growing organization operating in school, hospital and community settings. Recognized for doing outstanding work with at-risk and gang-involved youth and adults. Crossroads requested the Center’s assistance in measuring and evaluating the impact of key programs for clients in South Los Angeles.