Reduced Crime & Social Costs

Those most concerned about crime and social problems have come to the conclusion that investments in education result in reduced crime and social costs:

• For every $1 invested in after-school programs, there is an estimated savings of $3 in reduced crime and social spending costs. (Source: www.fightcrime.org)
• For every $1 invested in quality preschool programs, $7 is saved as a result of reduced dropout rates, lower teen pregnancy rates, and less drug use and violent crime. (Source: Teachers College, Columbia University, Campaign for Educational Equity, 2005.)
• Keeping potential dropouts in school just one additional year on average can reduce:
• Murder and assault rates by 30%.
• Car thefts by 20%.
• Arson by 13%.
• Burglary and larceny rates by 6%..

(Source: Teachers College, Columbia University, Campaign for Educational Equity, 2005.)

Our return on education includes safer and stronger communities.