National Journal Good News: Youth Employment Slows Violence. Bad News: Youth Unemployment Is Spiking. It may sound obvious, but a new study shows that it’s also true: Teen employment helps keep kids out of trouble. Researchers from Northeastern University’s Center for Labor Market Studies found that in Boston, low-income teenagers with summer jobs are less prone to violence and drug and alcohol use. The center’s director hailed the study’s results, saying, […]