BIFYA Author: Elizabeth Linos

Crisis Text Line

Crisis Text Line Crisis Text Line (CTL) provides free 24/7 support for those in crisis by training young adults as Crisis Counselors and using text messages to communicate readily to those in crisis. We’re collaborating with CTL to better understand how we can support their 4500 Crisis Counselors in serving those in need, and to also measure how volunteering as a Crisis Counselor changes perceptions about government…

Nudges for Youth Employment

We are collaborating with the City of Los Angeles’ i-team and the Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD) to support unemployed Angelenos who are seeking training or employment opportunities. We are currently designing nudges that would reduce compliance costs and psychological costs associated with using LA’s WorkSource and YouthSource Centers.