Although welfare has been curtailed through the Federal Welfare Reform Act of 1996, research shows that crime rates decrease when families receive supplemental income through public assistance payments.

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Studies have found that increases in welfare benefits can lead to decreases in crime rates, as financial support helps alleviate some of the economic pressures that may contribute to criminal behavior.

Although Welfare Has Been Curtailed Through the Federal Welfare Reform