Crime and gender: A partial explanation for why men commit more crime
A lower resting heart rate partially explains why men commit more crime than women, according to a new study led by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania.
Criminal Justice
Research roundups, tip sheets, articles and explainers related to the topic of criminal justice
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Digital security tips for journalists: Protecting sources and yourself
Hackers are everywhere. This tip sheet offers free resources to help journalists protect their sources and themselves.
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The economy and ex-cons’ odds of returning to jail
Release from prison during an economic upswing may reduce the chance an offender returns to jail, a new study finds.
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Holland’s legal prostitution zones reduce rape: New research
Dutch cities that regulate prostitution in dedicated areas see a dramatic decline in rapes and sexual assaults, a new study finds.
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US emergency rooms fail to identify elder abuse
Older patients are diagnosed with elder abuse in less than 0.02 percent of emergency room visits, an indication that doctors may not be spotting signs of abuse.
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Fathers see their kids less often if they owe child support
Millions of fathers don’t live with their children. A new study suggests those behind in child support see their kids less often, work fewer weeks a year and are more likely to have kids with multiple partners.
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Do people with higher education levels receive shorter prison sentences?
A new study suggests high school graduates are less likely to be sent to prison and receive slightly shorter prison sentences than criminal offenders who did not finish high school.
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Does torture work? The research says, “No”
As the Trump administration considers torturing suspected militants, the question of whether it helps elicit information or discourage insurgents is again important to policymakers, journalists, scholars and the public.
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Who are gun owners and do they undergo background checks?
Millions of Americans acquire their guns without undergoing a background check, but a new survey suggests the proportion may be falling.
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Neighborhood crime linked to premature birth, low birthweights for babies
Living in a crime-prone neighborhood can be stressful. Researchers in Scotland have found a connection between premature births and low birthweights.
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