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Washtenaw County Prosecutor Brian Mackie speaks about the impact that early childhood education has on graduation rates. Behind him (L-R) are Wyoming Police Chief James Carmody, Clinton County Sheriff Wayne Kangas, and Fight Crime’s State Director K.P. Pelleran.

Michigan Law Enforcement: Dropout Rates Fueling Violent Crime
Leaders applaud investments & seek expansion of early education to boost graduation rates (August 20, 2008) Click here to view the Michigan report!

Advocates push for early education as crime prevention tool
Excerpt from the Muskegon Chronicle article by Lynn Moore (August 25, 2007)

Like putting 'a piece of bubble gum on the dam'
Excerpt from the Saginaw News article by Barrie Barber (August 18, 2007)

To Cut Crime, Prosecuting Attorney Urges Congress To Invest in Programs to Rehabilitate Young Offenders
(June 22, 2007)

Preschools are vital to community's future
Op-ed written by Sheriff Gene Wrigglesworth of Ingham County, Published in Lansing State Journal(May 31, 2007)

Michigan Law Enforcement Leaders Ask Stabenow To Push for Expanded Funds for Head Start, Child Care to Cut Crime
(January 30, 2007)

Michigan Law Enforcement Leaders Urge Rep. Kildee To Lead Effort to Enact Crime-Fighting Legislation
(January 23, 2007)

Crime Fighters Honor Sheriff Wriggelsworth: Efforts of Ingham Leader Led to Millions for Prevention
(October 19, 2006)

Top Law Enforcement Leaders Host "Crime Prevention & Intervention Day in St. Joseph County" Showing High-Quality Preschool Cuts Crime/Saves Money
Police chiefs, sheriffs & prosecutors thankful for increased investments in preschool to reach at-risk kids, urge lawmakers to continue momentum. (October 11, 2006)

Representative Tom Pearce Gets "Crime Fighter Award"
Law Enforcement Leaders Share Crime Prevention Strategies (September 21, 2006)

Crime Fighters Hold Community Conversation in Alpena
Sen. Tony Stamas and Rep. Matt Gillard Get "Crime Fighter Awards" (August 23, 2006)

Cong. Ehlers, Rep. Kooiman & Sen. Hardiman Get "Crime Fighter Award"
Law enforcement leaders hold "Community Conversation" on investments that keep kids from becoming criminals. (June 5, 2006)

Meth Epidemic Puts Kids at Great Risk & Doubles Crime Committed by Addicts
With meth crime on rise, Fight Crime: Invest in Kids calls on state lawmakers to invest in prevention & intervention and urges Congress to reject proposed federal budget cuts to law enforcement and investments in children proven to prevent crime. (March 14, 2006)

High quality pre-kindergarten and educational child care programs prepare children to succeed in school and reduce later crime. MORE >

Abused and neglected children are more likely than other kids to become adult criminals. Research shows parent coaching cuts abuse and neglect and later crime.
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The prime time for juvenile crime is between 2 and 6 pm. High quality after-school programs teach kids skills and values and cut crime. MORE >

Interventions targeting bullies and youths already involved in crime, such as gang members, have cut violence and repeat arrests. MORE>