In this special series from Smart Justice, we explore the real stories of people impacted by violent crime—and the proven, evidence-based strategies that are emerging to prevent it.
In Johnson and Franklin Counties, Hispanic Heritage was honored with a community meeting where leaders shared traditions, lifted up challenges, and called for unity in action.
Parents of children ages 0–5 struggle to find work and childcare that align—jobs with hours and benefits that match real family life, and care that is safe, consistent, and reliable.