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Studies show that home visiting programs for at-risk parents can cut child abuse and neglect in half.

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Local law enforcement leaders presented U.S. Sen. Chris Dodd (D-Conn.) with the Champion for Children Award on July 2 at the Green Street Arts Center. Dodd received the award for his tireless efforts in supporting early childhood education initiatives. The ceremony took place at the Green Street Arts Center in Middletown, which offers a broad spectrum of arts classes, workshops and programming for adults, teens, children and families.

Connecticut’s Top Cops: Target Child Abuse to Cut Violent Crime
New report shows one year of child abuse and neglect leads to 400 future violent criminals in Connecticut (July 24, 2008)

Boston Area Law Enforcement Leaders: Invest in Child Abuse Prevention to Cut Violent Crime
Massachusetts law enforcement leaders released a new report by the anti-crime organization Fight Crime: Invest in Kids showing that child abuse and neglect produces an estimated 1,400 future violent criminals in Massachusetts every year. (June 23, 2008)

Oregon Law Enforcement: Additional Childhood Education Cuts Crime!
(May 28, 2008)

Wisconsin Law Enforcement Release New Report Showing Expanding Early Childhood Education Would Cut Violent Crime in Wisconsin
Increased investment for Head Start and quality childcare could prevent 1,050 Wisconsin children from entering a life of crime(April 22, 2008)

West Virginia Sheriff Urges Congress to Invest in Programs Proven to Reduce Juvenile Crime
Sheriff Testifies Before Congress, Meets with Rep. Alan Mollohan(April 2, 2008)

Kansas Law Enforcement Leaders Say Investing in Early Childhood Education Programs Will Cut Crime, Save Lives and Money (March 4, 2008)

Read the Report: Early Education from Birth to Five: Kansas' Investment in Crime Prevention

New Research Shows High-Quality Early Education Programs Increase High School Graduation Rates, Cut Crime
Law enforcement leaders call on Rep. John Spratt to fully fund federal Head Start, child care programs (March 3, 2008)

Seattle Police Chief to Congress: Improve America's Child Welfare System and Cut Crime (February 27, 2008)

Illinois Child Abuse Prevention and Home Visiting Programs Report Release

Administration’s Proposed Cuts to After-School Programs Threaten Public Safety (February 4, 2008)

New Report Shows Investing in Early Childhood Education Programs in Virginia Will Cut Crime, Save Lives and Money (January 22, 2008)

New: Pre-K Counts: A Crime Prevention Investment

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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.
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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, cut violence and repeat arrests.
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