Criminal justice archives from The Journalist's Resource

Criminal Justice, Education

Education reduces crime: Three-state recidivism study

by Leighton Walter Kille | May 13, 2009

2006 metastudy on the effect of prison education programs on recidivism and post-incarceration employment rates.

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Media, Politics & Government

Covering immigration in 2025: 3 reporting tips and a list of data resources

March 11, 2025

We share expert insights from attorney Linda Dakin-Grimm, researcher Austin Kocher and investigative reporter Caitlin Dickerson — along with some of their favorite data sources.

Economics, Politics & Government

Covering Trump’s proposed tariffs? Here are 4 things you need to know

January 28, 2025

The Journalist’s Resource and Econofact recently hosted a webinar featuring two trade economists and an NPR producer whose reporting teams have covered tariffs. Watch the recording and read key takeaways.

Education, Politics & Government

The future of the US Department of Education: 8 tips for journalists covering the agency under Trump’s second term

January 23, 2025

These tips will help you interrogate President Trump’s proposal to close the U.S. Department of Education, provide historical context and evaluate the agency’s effectiveness.