Body camera footage suggests police treat black drivers with less respect
Police officers speak less respectfully to black drivers than white drivers during routine traffic stops, according to a new study from Stanford University researchers.
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Foster care children: How their life experiences differ
Foster care children are more likely to have an incarcerated parent, be exposed to violence and live with someone with a mental illness than other types of children, including low-income kids and those raised by single mothers.
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Minority teachers: How students benefit from having teachers of same race
This collection of research explores how students benefit from having teachers of the same race or ethnicity.
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Bisexual young women are at higher risk of unintended pregnancy
A new study suggests young women who are not heterosexual are at a greater risk of accidental pregnancy, partly because they are less likely than straight women to use contraceptives.
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Marathons delay ambulances and may hurt patients
A new study suggests marathon races interfere with ambulance service. Transportation delays may help explain why elderly patients with cardiac problems are more likely to die if they live near marathon routes.
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Mobile home parks and eviction: A look at regulations in Texas and Florida
A new study offers insights on how states can assist mobile home residents who face eviction, but notes that even helpful policies can have unintended consequences.
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Prisoners in the U.S.: Research on inmate population trends, demographics
A collection of government reports and academic papers that help paint a picture of the men, women and children in custody nationwide. We included a few research articles that look specifically at transgender inmates.
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Special education students boost reading skills more than peers over the summer
A new study looks at how special education students and students who are learning English spend the summer. Researchers want to understand why some children forget what they learned while they are away from school.
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Property Taxes 101: A primer for journalists
This tip sheet offers basic tips and resources for journalists writing about property taxes.
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Shark attacks: Research and resources
While shark attacks are rare, reports of attacks are on the rise worldwide. This collection of research examines shark-attack trends, victim injuries, how the media portrays sharks and more.
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