Fight Crime: Invest in Kids
By John Knight, Early Literacy Coordinator on 06/29/2011 @ 04:37 PM
At a press conference today at the United Way in Miami, Fight Crime: Invest in Kids made their mission clear - in order to reduce crime and save money in taxes, we must invest in high-quality early childhood education. Law enforcement leaders today explained yet another reason why we must invest in our children NOW.
You can find a summary of the press conference and their supporting studies here.
Director James Loftus, Miami-Dade Police Department and Chief Rafael Hernandez, North Miami Beach Police Department read to a class of children at the United Way in Miami.
Director James Loftus, Miami-Dade Police Department and Chief Rafael Hernandez, North Miami Beach Police Department read to a class of children at the United Way in Miami.
Ted Eismeier (spokesman) speaks at the conference about the importance of early childhood investment.
Harve Mogul, President and CEO of the United Way of Miami-Dade speaks at a press conference about the importance of early childhood investment.
Read their report, "Pay Now or Pay Much More Later: Law enforcement leaders support high-quality early learning to cut crime and save money in Florida"
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