Afterschool and Summer Learning: A City Strategy for Public Safety
Type
Policy Brief or Report
Year
2017
Level
City or Town
State(s)
California, Michigan, New York, Texas, Utah
Policy Areas
Children & Families, Education, Public Safety
After school and summer learning programs can serve as effective city-level strategies for improving public safety and reducing juvenile crime The issue of juvenile crime and lack of supervision during after school hours was identified. City officials should implement comprehensive. This report links these programs programs with improved academic outcomes and supervision. The report also provides examples of successful implementations in various cities.