An influential study finds that legalized abortion following Roe v. Wade accounts for a large portion of the decline in U.S. crime rates since the 1990s. But some economists are not convinced.
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Victims are less likely to report violent crime to police if they live in counties where immigrant populations swelled after 1990, according to research forthcoming in Criminology.
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An overview of violence in Brazil to help international political reporters who are covering the October elections
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This updated collection of research looks at how mandatory school uniforms impact student achievement, attendance and behavior as well as the presence of gangs in public schools.
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Lead exposure in childhood is linked to antisocial behavior in adolescence, suggests a new study published in Criminology.
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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.
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Research on child abuse in America, with a focus on incidence, risk factors and sentencing.
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The state of the economy when someone leaves school can impact whether he finds a job or starts a life of crime, a new paper finds.
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A new study suggests most people who earn money illegally do it by selling drugs and earn less than $1,500 a week, on average.
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The transfer of surplus military equipment to American police forces has divided communities. New research says it reduces crime.
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