Author: Schweinhart, Lawrence J.
Description: A sample of 123 young African American children living in poverty were randomly assigned to a program group that received a high-quality preschool program at ages 3 and 4 or a no-program group. Data were collected regarding them on 14 occasions, from ages 3 through 40. The program group significantly surpassed the no-program group in tested ability and performance throughout childhood; higher adult earnings and rates of employment and home ownership; half as many lifetime arrests, including fewer lifetime arrests for violent, property, and drug crimes; and fewer convictions and months sentenced. The economic return to society was $17.07 per dollar invested.
Subject headings: Poverty; Preschool; Longitudinal study; Crime prevention; Arrests; Children
Publication year: 2007
Journal or book title: Victims & Offenders
Volume: 2
Issue: 2
Pages: 141-160
Find the full text: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/15564880701263064
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