This sampling of research examines urban renewal efforts and how vacant and abandoned buildings affect local property values, crime and health.

Journalists rely on three types of research papers most often in their work: White papers, working papers and peer-reviewed journal articles. We explain each, pointing out its strengths and weaknesses.

Police officers rarely use force to apprehend and detain criminal suspects and, when they do, the majority of suspects are not injured, according to an analysis conducted by a team of mostly medical doctors.

Teens with harsh fathers commit more crime and use a larger variety of drugs and alcohol, a new study suggests.

Cannabidiol, a.k.a. CBD, is a marijuana extract associated with therapeutic benefits. We gathered research that evaluates these claims.

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.

A collection of research that examines how student performance and campus enrollments may change following a school shooting.

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.

Research on the history, pharmacology and toxicology of kratom, a "herbal high" that's new to the U.S.

This collection of research looks teacher misconduct, including sexual misconduct. We include a study on nondisclosure agreements, which limit the information schools can share about former employees.