The Foundation examined a number of successful youth empowerment model programs, such as Head Start, Argus, Centro, Job Corps, and Umoja, and found that these programs seemed to be more successful in reducing crime than more traditional community crime prevention, such as block and neighborhood watch and citizen patrols. Further, these models could be replicated in a variety of urban areas. Based upon these successes, the Eisenhower Foundation has embarked on a second generation of replications around the nation. These projects will: (1) employ and mentor high risk youth with family-like discipline and social supports; (2) empower inner-city neighborhood groups to operate the program, organize local residents, integrate youth investment with economic development, and bring in support from the police; and (3) develop financial self-sufficiency in order to ensure the program's on-going operation. The Eisenhower Foundation strongly encourages public sector funding and support of such initiatives that would reduce drug abuse and crime among high risk youth and within the inner cities. A proposed national policy is also outlined that would include early intervention, creation of a non-profit Youth Investment Corporation, and reformation of existing school to work programs. 4 figures.