Fight Crime: Invest In Kids

Founded in 1996, Fight Crime: Invest in Kids takes a hard-nosed look at the strategies proven to prevent crime. Armed with research, our members make the case for solutions that cut crime and put kids on the path to successful lives. Fight Crime: Invest in Kids promotes smart, bipartisan state and federal solutions to reduce crime, such as: • Evidence-based, voluntary parent coaching programs for new parents to prevent child abuse and neglect • High-quality early childhood education that increases educational success and graduation rates • Stronger K-12 education goals and after-school programs that give kids a clear path toward productive futures and away from crime • Proven recidivism programs that strengthen families and get kids who have had contact with the criminal justice system back on track