Whether for lack of opportunities or because young people are not "joiners", few youth belong to formal groups or associations

A major new CIRCLE report explores what stands in the way of non-college youth engaging in communities and how we can support them.

Our study finds no evidence that AmeriCorps politically mobilizes young people, and that non-voters are actually more likely to enroll in the program.

A new working paper highlights various disparities in the political and civic participation of youth.