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Members of Fight Crime: Invest in Kids Ohio meet with Senator Sherrod Brown in his Washington office. During the meeting, they urged Brown to help move forward legislation to reduce child abuse and neglect. Pictured from left to right are: Julie Bruns, Chief of the Juvenile Division in Montgomery County, Lucas County Prosecuting Attorney Julia Bates, Senator Brown and Powell Police Chief Gary Vest.

Ohio Law Enforcement Leaders, State Representative, Nurses and Families Join Forces to Stop Child Abuse(May 28, 2009)

Lucas County Prosecutor Bates: Dropouts Fueling Violent Crime(March 18, 2009)

Geauga Co. Sheriff Backs Pre-K To Cut Crime (July 11, 2007)

Ohio Law Enforcement Leaders Urge Sen. Brown to Move Forward Legislation to Fund Programs to Reduce Child Abuse Cases and Cut Crime(July 11, 2007)

State Rep. Kevin DeWine and Fairborn Police Chief Terry Barlow Back High Quality Pre-Kindergarten to Prevent Crime (May 14, 2007)

Law Enforcement and Civic Leaders Urge Governor, State Lawmakers to Designate Funds for After School Programs (May 3, 2007)

State Rep. Jim Carmichael and Wayne County Prosecutor Martin Frantz Show Support for Quality Pre-Kindergarten Programs (April 23, 2007)

Union County Sheriff Nelson and Rep. Core Visit Leads Head Start to focus attention on its Crime-Prevention Benefits (April 9, 2007)

Clark County Sheriff Says Pre-Kindergarten Cuts Crime (February 26, 2007)

Powell Chief of Police Vest and Ohio State Rep. Peterson show support for quality pre-kindergarten programs that reduce crime.
Chief Vest and Rep. Peterson read to pre-school children to highlight importance of early education in preparation for success in life. (October 5, 2006)

Muskingum County Sheriff Stephenson Says Pre-Kindergarten Cuts Crime
Sheriff Stephenson kicks off tour of Early Childhood Education Centers by Ohio law enforcement leaders (October 4, 2006)

Dayton Area Law Enforcement, Health Care and Business Leaders Call for New Federal Investment to Prevent Child Abuse and Neglect
Research Shows In-Home Parent Coaching Reduces Child Abuse and Neglect and Crime by as Much as Half (March 28, 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>