Is your organization considering funding PAX at the local or state level?
State and local agencies have funded PAX in their communities or states to bring about systems change with great results.
PAXIS Institute is here to help you plan for your PAX implementation and sustainability to support the needs of your community.
Why should we fund a large-scale implementation of PAX?
Funders looking for evidence-based, scalable strategies to improve youth mental health, school climate, and family wellbeing can find a high-impact solution in PAX Good Behavior Game and PAX Tools. These interventions are grounded in decades of research and have demonstrated significant long-term outcomes including improvements in mental health and academics and reductions in substance use and involvement in juvenile justice. Together, PAX GBG and PAX Tools form a powerful prevention system that enhances youth outcomes across schools, families, and communities—while generating an exceptional return on investment.
Cost-Benefit Summary Statistics Per Participant
According to the Washington State Institute for Public Policy:Â
- $64.36 in societal savings for every $1 invested in PAX GBGÂ
- $11,797 net benefit per participantÂ
- Long-term reductions in costs related to:
- Juvenile and criminal justiceÂ
- Mental health treatmentÂ
- Special education servicesÂ
- Lost productivity and underemploymentÂ
See Examples of PAX in Action
See exemplars and how they have implemented PAX
Funding Options
PAXIS Institute offers expert guidance, evidence-based recommendations, and strategic insights that support the effective implementation, evaluation, and advancement of PAX. Â Through ongoing collaboration and open communication, we aim to ensure alignment with funder objectives, maximize program impact, foster innovation, and address community needs.
Read the Research
There are hundreds of peer-reviewed studies showing effectiveness of PAX.