Estimating the costs of bad outcomes for at-risk youth and the benefits of early childhood interventions to reduce them

Author(s): Cohen, Mark A.; Piquero, Alexis Russell; Jennings, Wesley G.;
Date Issued: December 2010
Description: A review of the literature of early childhood interventions that can increase educational attainment or reduce crime and delinquency, drug and alcohol abuse, smoking, child abuse and neglect, poor health outcomes, and teen pregnancy, based on the author's estimates of the costs imposed on society for each social ill
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Funder(s): Partnership for America's Economic Success ; Pew Charitable Trusts
Journal Title: Criminal Justice Policy Review
Volume Number: 21
Issue Number: 4
Page Range: 391-434
Topics: Parent, School, & Community School Readiness/Child School Success & Performance

Child Care & Early Education Market > Economic & Societal Impact

Programs, Interventions & Curricula > Programs > Early Intervention/Protective/Therapeutic/At-Risk Programs
ISSN: 0887-4034 Unknown
1552-3586 Online
Peer Reviewed: yes
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