Criminal restitution: Tens of billions in debt remain unpaid
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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Research roundups, tip sheets, articles and explainers related to the topic of criminal justice
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Latino, Native American prisoners least likely to get early-release option
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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FDA labels kratom an opioid. What is it?
Research on the history, pharmacology and toxicology of kratom, a “herbal high” that’s new to the U.S.
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Teacher misconduct: Research on educators committing crime
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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Sex discrimination cases more likely to settle under female judges
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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1 in 4 handgun owners carry loaded weapons monthly
About a quarter of U.S. adult handgun owners carry a loaded firearm with them at least once a month, a new study suggests. Around a third do it on a daily basis.
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“Don’t name them” – Criminologist asks journalists to help stop mass shootings
Criminologist Adam Lankford has found that mass shooters and suicide bombers are looking for fame. In an interview with JR, he asks journalists not to honor them, not to publish their names and pictures.
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Opioid treatment and the criminal justice system
Opioid users referred for treatment by the criminal justice system were 10 times less likely to receive evidence-based treatments such as methadone than those referred by other sources.
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Dangers and impacts of college hazing: Research roundup
Collection of scholarly literature and reports that focus on the dangers and impacts of hazing, with a focus on hazing-related deaths and injuries among U.S. colleges and universities.
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New York can expect bigger floods, much more often
Imagine a storm like Hurricane Sandy hitting New York every five years. Under new climate models outlined in a prestigious scientific journal, the storms are likely to get much worse and hit much more often.
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