Afterschool and the building of character
An outline of after school program benefits for students and society, in terms of reduced risky behavior, improved academic performance, and enhanced habits and values
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America's child care and pre-k crisis: A crime prevention tragedy
Summary of a review and analysis of research findings on the relationship between child care and reduced crime rates, with an emphasis on program quality and the need for public investment
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The child care industry: Supporting jobs and economic development in Hennepin County
A report on the child care industry in Hennepin County, highlighting the link between high quality early care and education to future economic health
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Cutting pre-kindergarten will increase crime in New York
An argument for the cost-effectiveness of increased investment in quality pre-kindergarten programs in New York State, based on a review of findings from studies examining the beneficial effects of such programs on children’s school readiness and future criminal activity
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The economic impact of the child care industry in Texas
A discussion of how the child care industry positively influences the economy in the state of Texas by creating jobs and generating economic activity
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Head Start improves achievement and reduces crime
A brief on the effects of Head Start participation on educational attainment and crime rates.
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Investments in children prevent crime and save money
A compendium of findings from studies on returns on investments in early childhood education and care and future savings to society
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Pennsylvania's pre-kindergarten crisis: A crime prevention tragedy
A summary of a review and analysis of research findings on the relationship between child care and reduced crime rates in Pennsylvania, with an emphasis on program quality and the need for public investment
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Preventing crime with quality child care: A critical investment in Iowa’s safety
An argument for the cost-effectiveness of increased investment in quality pre-kindergarten programs in Iowa, based on a review of findings from studies examining the beneficial effects of such programs on children’s school readiness and future criminal activity
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Preventing crime with quality child care: A critical investment in Maine's safety
Statistics from Maine's Fight Crime: Invest in Kids program on the role of child care in juvenile crime prevention
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Preventing crime with quality child care: A critical investment in Minnesota's safety
A study of crime prevention strategies with quality child care and after-school programs in Minnesota
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Preventing crime with quality child care: A critical investment in Oregon's safety
A brief reviewing previous research demonstrating that quality child care results in reduced crime for Oregon; child care subsidies, specifically the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG), and the benefits of investing in child care are discussed
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Preventing crime with quality child care: A critical investment in Utah’s safety
An argument for the cost-effectiveness of increased investment in quality pre-kindergarten programs in Utah, based on a review of findings from studies examining the beneficial effects of such programs on children’s school readiness and future criminal activity
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