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ILLINOIS RESEARCH

From years of experience on the frontlines of fighting crime, Illinois law enforcement leaders know that it will take more than arrests, prosecutions and lock-ups to prevent crime and violence. Fight Crime: Invest in Kids Illinois analyzes the best available research and recommends investments in programs shown to prevent crime. This page lists the reports, briefs, polls and surveys prepared by Fight Crime: Invest in Kids Illinois.

Illinois Reports
Name Category Year
Breaking the cycle of child abuse and reducing crime: Coaching parents through intensive home visiting Child Abuse and Neglect 2008
New Hope for Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect in Illinois: Proven solutions to save lives and prevent crime (brief) Child Abuse and Neglect 2007
Preventing Crime with Pre-Kindergarten: A Critical Investment in Illinois' Safety (brief) Early Education 2006
Illinois SYVPP School and Youth Violence Prevention Plans 2005
Preschool: The Right Prescription to Cure Child Abuse and Neglect in Illinois Early Education 2005
Preventing Crime with Pre-Kindergarten: A Critical Investment in Illinois' Safety Early Education 2004
Quality Pre-Kindergarten: The Key to Crime Prevention and School Success in Illinois Early Education 2004
New Hope for Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect in Illinois (brief) Child Abuse and Neglect 2003
Proposed Federal Cuts Threaten After-School Programs for Illinois Children (brief) After-School 2003
Illinois: When the School Bell Rings...Juvenile Crime or Constructive Time? After-School 2002
Other Resources

Polls

- Survey of Chicago Uniformed Patrol Officers On Reducing School and Youth Violence

- Survey of Illinois Uniformed Patrol Officers On Reducing School and Youth Violence

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