Youth interventions & social change

In the dynamic world of youth interventions and social change, passionate professionals work tirelessly to improve the lives of young people and communities. Within this exciting field, Risbo researchers strive to develop a deeper understanding of various interventions that can positively impact the youth sector and broader society.

Youth sector

The youth sector is at the center of the quest for improvement. Professionals strive to support young people and give them the tools to function well in our society. We focus on analyzing and evaluating interventions within youth care and youth services, with the goal of reducing problem behavior and promoting social participation. We also examine educational and parenting support programs to ensure a holistic approach. These efforts extend to the neighborhood, where researchers explore the effects of youth interventions to help young people thrive in all aspects of life, whether at home, school, work or during leisure time. Similarly, Risbo is concerned with understanding the challenges surrounding youth who have run into trouble, with the goal of developing preventive strategies and interventions. These studies range from in-depth program evaluations to trend studies, and from policy research to outlining future scenarios.

Social interventions

In addition to youth interventions, social interventions are crucial to creating an inclusive and supportive society. Risbo focuses on a wide range of social problems in the care and welfare sector. Our expertise includes local social policy development in communities, care reform, adult education, community and social work. Through in-depth research and evaluation in vulnerable neighborhoods, such as Rotterdam, Leidschendam, Arnhem and Alphen aan den Rijn, we provide valuable insights for policy making and implementation.

Together with other researchers, professionals and the communities involved, we join forces to bridge theory and practice, with the goal of creating a future in which young people thrive and social challenges are addressed.