What Really Lowers Crime

It turns out income, housing, and access to care stand a much better chance of creating public safety than other strategies---all while ensuring communities are safer, healthier, and more able to thrive.
Read the ReportOur system isn't helping kids--it's putting parents in prison.
Read the ReportAccess to public benefits may be an under-appreciated public safety mechanism. When people are able to pay their rent, support their families, not go hungry, have a roof over their heads, and have access to healthcare, they are less likely to engage in crime.
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