Head Start and Child Care Prevent Crime in Wisconsin (2008)
May 15th 2009
The law enforcement leaders on the front lines know that locking up criminals ins not enough to win the fight against crime. These crimes will continue to be committed unless serious measures are taken before — not only after — crimes occur. Law enforcement leaders recognize that among the most powerful weapons to prevent crime and violence are quality early childhood care and education programs, including Head Start and quality child care, that help kids get the right start in life. The importance of the early childhood period has been well-established by scientific research.