10 rules for reporting on war trauma survivors
Trauma reporting can cause further trauma if it isn’t done with care and skill. Our friends at The War Horse share their reporting standards for interviewing the survivors of war-related trauma.
Criminal Justice
Research roundups, tip sheets, articles and explainers related to the topic of criminal justice
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Study shows female journalists face ‘rampant’ online harassment
In-depth interviews with dozens of female journalists from across the globe reveal that women in news face various forms of online harassment, from sexist remarks to threats of rape, a study finds.
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Injury-related deaths on the rise in US from 2000 to 2016
Deaths resulting from injuries – both violent and unintentional – are on the rise in the U.S.
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The complicated relationship between sports and politics
A new study suggests serious sports fans are likely to show strong support for the military. The finding may help explain why some Americans react negatively to athletes kneeling during the national anthem.
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Parents in prison and the lasting health effects on children
Adults who had incarcerated parents are less likely to get medical care when they need it and more likely to engage in risky behaviors.
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Black and white bail judges show bias against black defendants
A forthcoming study suggests both black and white bail judges show bias against black men facing criminal charges.
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Race-based affirmative action: How colleges can achieve diversity without it
Without affirmative action, colleges could still ensure a racially diverse student body if they started giving preference to lower-income students while also urging more minorities to apply, a new analysis suggests.
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California’s Prop 47 reduced felony drug arrest rates, racial disparities
After the passage of California’s Proposition 47, which reduced criminal penalties for drug possession, felony drug arrest rates declined and racial disparities among these arrests decreased.
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Family separation: How does it affect children?
We’ve gathered research on family separations related to incarceration, immigration, divorce and military deployment.
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Homicide in Brazil: What journalists should know
An overview of violence in Brazil to help international political reporters who are covering the October elections
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