Citation

Schweinhart LJ. Vict. Offender 2007; 2(2): 141-160.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2007, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/15564880701263064

PMID

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Abstract

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.

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