March 1, 2022
Poverty is associated with increased risk of family and youth violence. Do anti-poverty programs have the potential to mitigate these types of violence?
July 19, 2018
Football games at Division 1 schools are associated with increased reports of rape among 17 to 24 year olds. Could targeting alcohol and the party culture associated with game days help reduce sexual assaults on campus?
June 29, 2018
Two-thirds of those released from prison are arrested again within three years. But prisoners who happen to be released when labor markets are strong and when well-paying entry jobs are available tend to fare better.
March 16, 2018
Only 1 in 10 Americans with a substance abuse disorder are treated at a specialty facility. Adding treatment centers could reduce overdose deaths and crime.
December 14, 2017
Increased focus on gun control following Sandy Hook and San Bernardino may have contributed to increased gun exposure and higher numbers of accidental deaths.
November 17, 2017
In spite of the push for police to wear cameras, there are many issues yet to be resolved regarding their implementation and, importantly, their impact.
June 9, 2017
'Ban the Box' regulations aim to raise the odds that people with criminal records find jobs. They may hurt the employment chances of black men without records.
May 19, 2017
Is strict enforcement of mandatory minimum sentencing cost effective? Investing in policing, education, and jobs may yield higher public safety returns.
February 14, 2017
There is no empirical evidence that immigration increases crime in the United States.