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Fight Crime: Invest in Kids

Thousands of police chiefs, sheriffs, prosecutors, and violence survivors protecting public safety by promoting solutions that steer kids away from crime

Founded in 1996, Fight Crime: Invest in Kids takes a look at the strategies proven to reduce crime. Armed with research, our more than 5,000 members make the case for solutions that cut crime and put kids on the path to productive lives.

Fight Crime: Invest in Kids’ work continues under and through partnerships with the Institute for Child Success (ICS). This site will remain active as an archive for the purpose of sharing past materials, but will no longer be updated.

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September 20, 2023

Child Care Educators Set Young Kids on the Path to Success

A qualified, well-compensated teaching staff is key to quality child care and future public safety

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  1. July 31, 2024

    Statement on the Closing of Council for a Strong America

    Release | Announcement

  2. June 20, 2024

    Costly, punitive juvenile justice approaches undermine healthy adolescent development

    Report | Event

  3. May 8, 2024

    Illinois Civic Leaders: Invest in Children & Youth Via New State Budget

    Event | Event

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Featured Members

The 2022 Champion for Kids Award

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  1. Mike Brown

    Chief of Police, Salt Lake City, UT

  2. Susan Manheimer

    Former Interim Chief of Police, Oakland Police Department

  3. Joe L. Garza

    Chief of Police, Reedley Police Department

Latest News from Fight Crime: Invest in Kids

  1. July 31, 2024

    Statement on the Closing of Council for a Strong America

  2. June 20, 2024

    Costly, punitive juvenile justice approaches undermine healthy adolescent development

  3. May 8, 2024

    Illinois Civic Leaders: Invest in Children & Youth Via New State Budget

  4. April 12, 2024

    Joplin-Area Police Chiefs Raise the Alarm on Crisis Facing the Early Care and Education Workforce

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From Risk to Opportunity: Afterschool Programs Keep Kids Safe

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Fight Crime: Invest in Kids has a presence in almost every state.

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