Research studies and empirical assessments provide educators, policymakers, and communities with valuable data on truancy. Such data can be used to develop evidence-based programs, refine ongoing activities, and lay the foundation for future truancy prevention efforts.

Research materials in this section include fact sheets, articles, bulletins, reports, and research and data centers.

Program Evaluations, such as OJJDP's Evaluation Model, measure the extent to which programs meet their stated objectives. Evaluations help gauge program achievements, weaknesses, and viability.

Wonder whether your truancy prevention program is promoting school attendance, attachment, and achievement? How To Evaluate Your Program can introduce you to powerful, inexpensive evaluation strategies and organizations that can facilitate evaluation activities.