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Benton Co. Law Enforcement To Cantwell: Health Reform A Crime Prevention Opportunity
(May 27, 2009)

As Economy Sinks, Law Enforcement Warns Child Abuse, Neglect On The Rise
(March 26, 2009) Click here to view the Washington State Report on Abuse and Neglect

Snohomish County Law Enforcement Meet With Sen. Murray
(Feb 20, 2009)

Clark County Law Enforcement Recognize Need for Early Education
(Dec 18, 2008)

Washington State Law Enforcement Leaders: Dropout Rates Fuel Violent Crime
Sheriff, Police Chief, Prosecutor, School Superintendent, State Representative back early education to boost graduation rates, cut crime (Sept. 12, 2008) Click here to view the Washington report!

Law Enforcement Leaders Say Early Learning Cuts Crime
Commend Legislature for Key Policy Bill (March 26, 2008)

High-quality early education prevents crime
Letter to the editor written by King County prosecuting attorney Dan Satterberg and Seattle police chief Gil Kerlikowske, published in the Seattle Post-Intelligencer (February 12, 2008)

Snohomish County Sheriff Named 2007 Champion for Washington’s Children
(December 11, 2007)

Law Enforcement Leaders Say Early Learning Cuts Crime, Commend Governor and Legislature for Investments
(December 5, 2007)

Law Enforcement Leaders Say Early Learning Cuts Crime
(October 24, 2007)

Law Enforcement Leaders Say Prevention and Early Intervention Prepare Kids to Succeed in School, Cut Crime
Sheriffs and Prosecutor Urge Voters to Approve Proposition 1 (October 17, 2007)

Fight Crime: Invest in Kids urges Washington Governor Christine Gregoire to increase state’s investment in quality early learning in the 2008 supplemental budget
(October 10, 2007)

Giving kids a good start helps fight crime later
Letter to the editor written by Don Pierce Larry Saunders, published in the News Tribune (August 24, 2007)

Law Enforcement Leaders Say State Children's Health Insurance Program Can Cut Crime, Urge Cantwell's Support in Reauthorization
(June 12, 2007)

Law Enforcement Leaders Say Early Learning Prepares Kids to Succeed in School, Cuts Crime
(June 6, 2007)

Fight Crime: Invest in Kids Urges U. S. Senator Maria Cantwell to support reauthorization of expanded State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP)
(May 23, 2007)

Timing is crucial
Op-ed written by Seattle Police Chief Gil Kerlikowske and King County Prosecuting Attorney Norm Maleng (May 15, 2007)

Give Kids Strong Start
Op-ed written by Sheriff Mike Humphreys, published in the Wall Walla Union-Bulletin (March 5, 2007)

Fight Crime: Invest in Kids Urges Washington State Legislature to increase the State's investment in early learning and child abuse prevention in the 2007-2009 budget
(February 21, 2007)

Coalition urges greater investment in kids
Spokesman Review (March 16, 2007)

Spokane Area Law Enforcement, Health Care and Business Leaders Call for Increased Investments in Early Learning and Child Abuse Prevention (March 15, 2007)

Washington State Law Enforcement Leaders Ask Rep. Baird To Push for Increased Funds for Early Education to Cut Crime
(February 26, 2007)

Washington Law Enforcement Leaders Ask Senator Murray To Push for Increased Funds for Early Education to Cut Crime
(January 31, 2007)

Law Enforcement Leaders Call on Lawmakers to Increase Funds for Home Visiting to Improve School Readiness and Cut Crime
New Report Says One Year of Child Abuse and Neglect Leads to 270 Future Violent Criminals in Washington (January 25, 2007)

Essential for us to fund early-learning
On December 18th, Washington Governor Christine Gregoire released her proposed 2007-09 state budget. Snohomish County Sheriff Rick Bart sent this letter to the editor which was published in the Everett Herald (December 24, 2006)

Humphreys touts early education with visit
Walla Walla Union-Bulletin (November 23, 2006)

Fight Crime: Invest in Kids sends letter to Washington Governor Christine Gregoire asking for increases in the State's investment in child abuse prevention/family support services in the 2007-2009 budget.
(November 13, 2006)

Walla Walla County Sheriff Humphreys Says Early Learning Prepares Kids for School and Cuts Crime
(November 21, 2006)

Fight Crime: Invest in Kids Opens New Washington State Office
More than 80 law enforcement leaders to support new investments in early learning at home and at school to prevent crime (September 26, 2006)

Letter to the Editor written by Thurston County Sheriff Gary Edwards and published in The Olympian. (July 25, 2006)

Op-ed written by Seattle Chief of Police Gil Kerlikowske and published in the Seattle Times. (February 23, 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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