Homework completion program in Atlantic County, NJ: The first five years

Abstract

This research examined the Homework Completion Program in Atlantic County, NJ, where college students and police officers tutored children with homework. Children (N = 154) reported their impression of police officers and perception of the program. Across 5 years and three program sites, children chose completing homework as the best part about the program and they mostly reported feeling happy when seeing a police officer and finding police officers if they needed help. In summary, the program has shown promise in achieving the goals of preparing children for a college education and building trust between children and police officers.