Legislation

Established in 1999, Fight Crime: Invest in Kids New York is a statewide, bi-partisan, non-profit anti-crime organization of more than 300 police chiefs, sheriffs, prosecutors, other law enforcement leaders and violence survivors. We are part of the more than 5,000 member national organization, Fight Crime: Invest in Kids, headquartered in Washington, D.C.

As leaders on the front-line in the battle against crime, our mission is to take a hard-nosed look at the research about what works to keep kids from becoming criminals. Research and experience show that certain targeted investments in programs that give kids a good start in life will prevent children from engaging in later crime and violence. These investments include quality early education and care, child abuse and neglect prevention, after-school programs, and programs that help troubled kids get back on track.

For more, read our 2009 Legislative Recommendations.

If you would like further information or have any questions about the materials presented in this section, please contact Arielle Bernstein at abernstein@fightcrime.org.