Posted on 01/23/2004 12:23:33 PM PST by chance33_98
New Report from Law Enforcement: California High School Students Shut Out of After-School Programs During Prime Crime Hours
1/23/04 9:31:00 AM
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To: Assignment Desk, Daybook Editor
Contact: Rob Kaplan of Fight Crime: Invest in Kids, 510-836-2050, ext. 305
News Advisory:
-- California Law Enforcement Leaders Speak Out on Resulting Increase in Crime, Violence and Drugs
A statewide organization of more than 260 sheriffs, police chiefs, district attorneys and victims of violence is set to release a new report on how the severe shortage of after-school funding for high schools is detrimental to California's public safety. Crime data indicate the after-school hours are the peak hours for teens to commit crime and become victims of crime.
In advance of that release, FIGHT CRIME: INVEST IN KIDS California is offering an interactive conference call briefing to select members of the media. Those who participate in the Advance Briefing will receive an embargoed copy of the report. The report will then be released statewide at a news conference two days later.
This first-of-its-kind report cites the severe shortages of after-school programs facing every California county and profiles more than 35 programs across the State. It also presents new California-specific evidence that quality after-school programs cut crime, reduce drug use, and improve academic achievement.
WHAT: Interactive Advance Briefing conference call with Q&A session on landmark report on the after-school needs of high school students that includes:
-- Evidence that California after-school programs for high school students reduce crime;
-- Data demonstrating severe shortages in every California county; and
-- Profiles of more than 35 after-school programs across the State.
WHO: Sheriff Lee Baca, Los Angeles County;
Barrie Becker, State Director, FIGHT CRIME: INVEST IN KIDS California;
Brian Lee, Policy Director, FIGHT CRIME: INVEST IN KIDS California; and
Steven LaFrance, LaFrance Associates (will speak about crime- prevention research).
WHEN: Tuesday, Jan. 27, 11:00 AM PST.
WHERE: (800) 247-5110, Password: Fight Crime
FOR CREDENTIALED MEDIA ONLY
To reserve a space for this conference call, please contact Rob Kaplan at (510) 836-2050, x305. After registering, you will receive an embargoed copy of the report.
Top law enforcement officials across the state have also been briefed on the report and are available for interview. To arrange an interview with your local official, contact Rob Kaplan.
There, now that's correct.
What? You expect today's children to work???
How far have we descended into a socialist state?
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