Study Links Dropout and Crime Rates
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Updated: 6:19 PM Aug 25, 2008
Study Links Dropout and Crime Rates
New study released today by Kansas Attorney General and KC area police chiefs links high school dropout rates to violent crimes and murder. The study suggests a good pre-kindergarten will lower the chance of dropping out in the future.
Posted: 6:19 PM Aug 25, 2008
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Attorney General Steve Six along with Kansas City, Missouri Chief James Corwin, Overland Park Chief John Douglass, and Lenexa Chief Ellen Hanson released a new report linking high school dropout rates and violent crime and murder.

High school dropouts are 3 1/2 times more likely to be arrested an 8 times more likely to be incarcerated according to the study.

It also says 40% of students fail to graduate high school on time in Kansas City Area.

The study also suggest a high-quality pre-kindergarten program is the best way to fight dropout rates.
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