Examining the impacts of Próximo Paso and Oportunidades on the young people participating in both programs
Marcia Bernbuam, PhD, an experienced applied researcher and program evaluator, visited Safe Passage in July 2024 to assess the impact of two of Safe Passage’s programs, Oportunidades and Proximo Paso. Through in-depth interviews with 15 young program affiliates, staff, and stakeholders, Bernbaum published a comprehensive report inclusive of interviews, results, and recommendations. In the words of Alexandra, a 4th-year student, “We are people of change.”