Public assistance seems to help drug offenders stay away from crime
Millions of Americans have been imprisoned under the War on Drugs. Convicts who receive public assistance after release may be less likely to offend again.
Criminal Justice
Research roundups, tip sheets, articles and explainers related to the topic of criminal justice
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Foster care children: How their life experiences differ
Foster care children are more likely to have an incarcerated parent, be exposed to violence and live with someone with a mental illness than other types of children, including low-income kids and those raised by single mothers.
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Who serves in the military: Parsing Pentagon data
Since the end of the draft in the 1970s, the U.S. military has become a professional fighting force. But is it representative of Americans? Not really.
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Prisoners in the U.S.: Research on inmate population trends, demographics
A collection of government reports and academic papers that help paint a picture of the men, women and children in custody nationwide. We included a few research articles that look specifically at transgender inmates.
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A journalist’s murder may foreshadow political repression
Journalists are often an irritant to governments and people with power. When they are killed, political repression is likely to follow, says a new paper.
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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.
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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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