The goal of the study is to evaluate two Community and Support Centers for Former Haredim (one in Jerusalem, one in Tel Aviv) – founded by Yotzim Le’Shinuy (‘Out-for-Change’) Association.
The study reviews the theory and working assumptions of the centers; characterizes the participants in the program in socio-economic aspects and quality of life indicators; characterizes the pattern of participation in the program; examines changes in the program’s operating patterns and participation over the three years of the study; monitors new entrants in the program and points out changes in their quality of life during the three years of research from various aspects.
In addition, the study evaluated the organizational process. The research report includes detailed data in all of the above areas.