Early intervention: good parents, great kids, better citizens.

Graham Allen

2008 · 90 citations · 11 references

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Abstract

Memorandum by two politicians setting out the case for early intervention. Summarises the problems and costs of social dysfunction, violence, drugs, alcohol and family breakdown. Emphasises the 0-3 age range as the vital period when parents provide social and emotional foundations. Suggests investing in 0-18 year olds to help them become good parents and early interveners will set up a cycle of positive early intervention. Outlines policy for delivering early intervention, describing programmes in the UK and elsewhere.

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