Early Education from Birth to Five: Kansas' Investment in Crime Prevention (2008)

The Kansas law enforcement leaders of Fight Crime: Invest in Kids are determined to put dangerous criminals behind bars. But those on the front lines know that just arresting and locking up criminals is not enough to win the fight against crime. Law enforcement leaders have learned from experience and from sound research that among our most powerful weapons to prevent crime and violence are quality early childhood care and education programs that help kids get the right start in life.