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Hennepin County Sheriff Dawanna Witt Joins National Law Enforcement Organization to Steer Kids Away from Crime
April 6, 2023 (Minneapolis) - Hennepin County Sheriff Dawanna Witt is proud to announce that she has become one of the newest members of Fight Crime: Invest in Kids, an anti-crime organization of over 5,000 police chiefs, sheriffs, prosecutors, and violence survivors nationwide, including more than 79 law enforcement leaders in Minnesota. For over 25 years, Fight Crime: Invest in Kids members have spoken out in support of strategies proven to reduce crime by preparing kids for successful lives.
“The impact of crime is intergenerational,” said Sheriff Witt. “Compounding adversities and exposure to violence can cause children growing up in tough environments to feel the effects of that exposure well into adulthood. That is why it is always an important and worthwhile cause to invest in our children. Providing them with strategies that improve their well-being, support their education, and help them feel connected to caring and safe adults starts a positive chain reaction. Children can then develop into adults who will be better equipped to build healthy and safe communities. I am proud to join many law enforcement partners across the nation as a member of Fight Crime: Invest in Kids.”
Founded in 1996, Fight Crime: Invest in Kids promotes smart, bipartisan state and federal solutions to reduce crime, such as evidence-based voluntary parent coaching programs for new parents that prevent child abuse and neglect; high-quality early childhood education that increases educational success and graduation rates; stronger K-12 education goals and after-school programs that give kids a clear path toward productive futures and away from crime; and proven coaching programs that strengthen families and get troubled kids back on track.
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Look for more news on the Hennepin County Sheriff's website at hennepinsheriff.org.
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