Impact of the Jóvenes Construyendo el Futuro Program on Intentional Homicides in Mexico

This article analyzes the impact of the Jóvenes Construyendo el Futuro(JCF) program implemented in Mexico since 2019 with the objective of offering subsidized job training for unemployed individuals without formal education who are at risk of engaging in criminal activities leading to intentional homicides. Interrupted time series were analyzed, both with and without control groups, were conducted to determine if changes in the level and trend of intentional homicides are associated with the implementation of this program. These analyses were complemented by linear regression models for a cross-sectional assessment of the program’s impact. Results indicate that, despite an observed reduction in homicide levels and trends at the national level following the implementation of the JCF program, state-level analyses suggest that such reductions could be attributed to other factor