Young People and Belonging to Groups
Whether for lack of opportunities or because young people are not "joiners", few youth belong to formal groups or associations
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"That's Not Democracy": How Out-of-School Youth Engage in Civic Life
A major new CIRCLE report explores what stands in the way of non-college youth engaging in communities and how we can support them.
CIRCLE Study Shows YouthBuild Builds Leaders
Our research finds that this nonprofit which provides training and employment to young adults also teaches valuable civic skills.
The Impact of AmeriCorps on Voting
Our study finds no evidence that AmeriCorps politically mobilizes young people, and that non-voters are actually more likely to enroll in the program.
President Obama's Job Approval Ratings by Age and Race/Ethnicity
Young people and people of color remain the biggest supporters of the President.
Youth Voting in the 2012 Primaries
Explore all our analyses of youth turnout and vote choice in the 2012 Republican primaries and caucuses.
The Engaged Citizen Index: Examining the Racial and Ethnic Civic and Political Engagement Gaps of Young Adults
A new working paper highlights various disparities in the political and civic participation of youth.