Are criminal courts more lenient on women?
2015 study published in the Journal of Criminal Justice that looks at gender disparities in pretrial release and in jail sentencing decisions.
Criminal Justice
Research roundups, tip sheets, articles and explainers related to the topic of criminal justice
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The U.S. Veterans Affairs Department and challenges to providing care for service members: Research roundup
2014 roundup of recent research on the difficulties that retired troops face when using V.A. services and the challenges to reforming the organization and improving its efficiency.
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Congressional authorizations for use of military force: Research on “war powers,” legislators and the president
2015 review of papers and scholarship on the interplay between the U.S. Congress and presidents with respect to the use of military force and areas of Constitutional tension.
Expert Commentary
Red-light cameras: What insights can they offer about racial profiling?
2015 study published in Police Quarterly that uses red light camera observations to measure racial disparities in traffic violations in an attempt to clarify conflicting evidence related to racial profiling.
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The needs of gay and sexual minority, homeless youth: Results of a national survey
2015 report from the Williams Institute at UCLA School of Law that focuses on the needs of gender and sexual minority youth, who are over-represented within the homeless population and face more mental and physical health problems.
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Sex offender laws, registries and policy questions: Research roundup
2015 selection of research exploring topics such as female offenders, juvenile offenders, the effectiveness of sex-offender registries, recidivism rates and public perceptions of sex crimes.
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Inmate relationships with prison staff: Research roundup
2015 collection of studies and reports focusing on inappropriate relationships between inmates and prison employees, anti-fraternization policies and growth in the number of female prison guards.
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Mass murder, shooting sprees and rampage violence: Research roundup
Literature review of studies relating to various aspects of mass shooting/murder incidents in the United States and abroad.
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State firearm legislation and non-fatal injuries: What’s the relationship?
2015 study published in the American Journal of Public Health that examines whether stricter state-level firearm legislation is associated with fewer non-fatal gun injuries.
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Sexual assault and rape on U.S. college campuses: Research roundup
2014 review of government reports and scholarship on the issue of sexual assault and rape on campus, as well as prevention, risks and related cultural dynamics.
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