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Research finds teen summer jobs help reduce crime
news NPR National May 24, 2026 at 12:18 PM

Research finds teen summer jobs help reduce crime

Data shows that summer jobs programs for teenagers have big impacts in reducing crime. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks about it with economist Sara Heller.

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