7 things journalists should know about guns
We teamed up with two reporters who know a lot about firearms to create a tip sheet that briefs journalists on basic terminology and warns them about some of the pitfalls of covering gun issues.
Criminal Justice
Research roundups, tip sheets, articles and explainers related to the topic of criminal justice
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9 tips for effective collaborations between journalists and academic researchers
Want to get a researcher-reporter partnership off the ground? Check out these tips based on years of collaboration between reporter Rachel Dissell and sociologist Rachel Lovell.
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How they did it: A reporter-researcher partnership deepens public understanding of untested rape kits in Cleveland
An informal, collaborative partnership between reporter Rachel Dissell and sociologist Rachel Lovell reveals not just how, but why so many rape kits went untested in Cleveland.
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Race plays a role, but researchers say it’s not the strongest predictor of whether someone holds a negative view of police
A meta-analysis of 66 peer-reviewed studies shows the public’s relationship with law enforcement is complicated.
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The multibillion-dollar costs of firearm injuries: Research and resources to consider
We highlight five studies that explore how gun injuries lead to billions of dollars in hospital costs and lost work time every year.
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How they did it: 4 news outlets team up to reveal police dogs bite and maim thousands of people a year
The journalists offer tips for investigating how police primarily use dogs on people suspected of minor offenses — or no crimes — and cause injuries that can be severe and life changing.
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How they did it: Reuters reporters investigate qualified immunity in America
Just before thousands of people in hundreds of U.S. cities rose up demanding racial justice and denouncing police violence, an investigative reporting team revealed that federal courts have been increasingly likely to shield police from civil lawsuits.
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How they did it: Tampa Bay Times reporters uncover predictive policing project used to harass residents, profile kids
Journalist Neil Bedi offers seven tips on using academic research as a reporting tool in investigative projects.
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Covering anti-Asian hate crimes and incidents: Tips and resources for journalists
Racist acts against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the United States, including harassment and violence, have been on the rise throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. Here are several tips and resources to help you cover this topic.
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How they did it: Mississippi Today and The Marshall Project uncover debtors prisons in Mississippi
Strip searches and garnished wages over a few grand in court debt? Here’s how Anna Wolfe and Michelle Liu got the scoop on Mississippi’s “restitution program.”
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