Research roundups, tip sheets, articles and explainers related to the topic of criminal justice
Most youth know sexting involving minors is a crime, but older teenagers are less likely to think they’d get in trouble for sharing or receiving sexually suggestive images of themselves or other teens, new research finds.
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This sampling of research examines urban renewal efforts and how vacant and abandoned buildings affect local property values, crime and health.
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Police officers rarely used force to apprehend and detain criminal suspects and, when they did, most suspects were not injured, finds a study of three city police departments.
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Teens with harsh fathers commit more crime and use a larger variety of drugs and alcohol, a new study suggests.
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Cannabidiol, a.k.a. CBD, is a marijuana extract associated with therapeutic benefits. We gathered research that evaluates these claims.
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Offenders owed $110 billion in criminal restitution as of the end of fiscal year 2016, but the vast majority of the debt is “uncollectible,” according to a new federal government report.
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Federal courts are less likely to give Latinos and Native Americans the option of getting out of prison early for good behavior, a new study suggests. Offenders who are Asian are the most likely of any racial group to be allowed to earn “good time” credit.
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Research on the history, pharmacology and toxicology of kratom, a “herbal high” that’s new to the U.S.
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This collection of research looks at teacher misconduct, including sexual misconduct. We include a study on nondisclosure agreements, which limit the information schools can share about former employees.
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Alleged victims of workplace sex discrimination are more likely to settle their federal lawsuits and be awarded compensation under a woman judge, a study suggests.
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