Why Support The Miracle Center?

• Research and evaluation across the county have proven quality youth development programs reduce crime and reduce risks of unhealthy and unsafe behavior by youth.
  
• Good after-school programs in high crime areas can cut a high school student’s risk of becoming involved in crime by as much as 75 percent.
  
• Students in after school programs show better achievement in math, reading, and other subjects. Students also show greater commitment to homework and greater engagement in class work.
  
• Programs like these are cost effective and save tax dollars. One study indicated that every $1 spent produced benefits to the public worth $3, even before counting savings in crime reduction.

Statistics provided by the Illinois Center for Violence Prevention

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