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Paolo ResteghiniNovember 18, 20244 min read

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Why Focus More on Public Safety and Order? Kids Need More of It.

A new book, "Doing Right by Kids" features a chapter from GCO's Josh Crawford on how community violence impacts kids and their opportunities for economic and social mobility.

David BassSeptember 17, 20246 min read

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Free ‘Jobs for Life’ classes underway in the Fountain City

This week, we launched our Jobs for Life program with an inspiring open house, highlighting the life-changing opportunities available to individuals in […]

Kristin BakerSeptember 5, 20241 min read

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Poverty and Crime in America: What Can Happen in a Neighborhood When Violent Crime Goes Up

Research has found that violent crime negatively affects property values, employment, and outcomes for children. Good public safety policies are a prerequisite for fostering community environments where opportunities for upward mobility and a better life can flourish.

Josh CrawfordAugust 19, 20245 min read

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How safety-net benefits discourage low-income workers from escaping poverty

A new research paper from GCO shows the ways social safety-net programs like food stamps and Medicaid provide critical support but also discourage career advancement.

David BassAugust 8, 20242 min read

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Want our kids to be seen, heard, and valued? Get the community involved.

By engaging with the building blocks of raising highly capable kids, parents and communities can get kids on a path to enriching relationships, meaningful work, and better quality of life.

Joyce MayberryAugust 6, 20244 min read

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Marriage Rates in Georgia Are Down. But Marriage Still Matters For Quality of Life and Upward Mobility.

Georgia has seen a decline in marriage rates, mirroring a national trend and raising important questions about the impact of marriage on personal well-being and societal mobility.

David BassJune 27, 20244 min read

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Atlanta has $29.8 million in public safety funding for 2025. Here’s why it matters.

Atlanta’s City Council has adopted its budget for 2025, and it has devoted public safety funding to a few best practices that are good news for crime-weary residents.

Josh CrawfordJune 17, 20242 min read

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BETTER WORK and Jobs for Life: Giving Georgians a Path to Find Purpose and Possibility in Work

Our BETTER WORK initiative is unique because we help people move from crisis situations and into a mindset and support system that empowers them to pursue long-term employment. How do we do it? A partnership with Jobs for Life.

David BassMay 16, 20245 min read

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The Alan Nathan Show

Josh Crawford, as a guest on The Alan Nathan Show, engaged in a thoughtful discussion about pragmatic approaches to reforming policies that […]

Josh CrawfordMarch 14, 20241 min read

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U.S. Sen. Mitt Romney’s ‘One Door’ Bill Would Allow States to Integrate Social Safety Net With Workforce Development

The One Door to Work Act, introduced by Sen. Mitt Romney, would allow states the flexibility to implement Utah’s model of consolidating federal workforce development and social safety-net programs into a single state entity. The end goal is to help work-capable recipients reintegrate more quickly into the workforce, empowering them to achieve the independence, stability, and purpose that are crucial to human well-being.

Rebecca PrimisFebruary 29, 20243 min read

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A Better Safety Net in Georgia: Mapping the One Door Policy (House Bill 738) Would Be a Big Step Forward

Legislation pending in the Georgia Legislature, House Bill 738, would create a task force to explore how Georgia could use Utah’s One Door policy to build a safety net system that helps more people find meaningful work and pathways out of poverty.

David BassFebruary 22, 20245 min read

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Poverty and Crime in America: What Can Happen in a Neighborhood When Violent Crime Goes Up

Atlanta has $29.8 million in public safety funding for 2025. Here’s why it matters.

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Why Focus More on Public Safety and Order? Kids Need More of It.

Free ‘Jobs for Life’ classes underway in the Fountain City

Poverty and Crime in America: What Can Happen in a Neighborhood When Violent Crime Goes Up

How safety-net benefits discourage low-income workers from escaping poverty

Want our kids to be seen, heard, and valued? Get the community involved.

Marriage Rates in Georgia Are Down. But Marriage Still Matters For Quality of Life and Upward Mobility.

Atlanta has $29.8 million in public safety funding for 2025. Here’s why it matters.

BETTER WORK and Jobs for Life: Giving Georgians a Path to Find Purpose and Possibility in Work

The Alan Nathan Show

U.S. Sen. Mitt Romney’s ‘One Door’ Bill Would Allow States to Integrate Social Safety Net With Workforce Development

A Better Safety Net in Georgia: Mapping the One Door Policy (House Bill 738) Would Be a Big Step Forward

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