May 15, 2022
COVID-driven lockdowns contributed to a sharp drop in the rates of many types of crime, although the rates of some crimes, such as homicides, increased in 2020. Drawing on his original research, Professor David Abrams (University of Pennsylvania) speaks to Michael Klein about these divergent trends.
November 10, 2021
Current U.S. prison infrastructure provides a rare picture of how the effects of heat can escalate in extreme situations with little option for avoidance.
July 7, 2021
A higher share of white drivers benefit from lenient speed tickets. Minority drivers are more likely to encounter officers that offer no leniency to drivers of any race.
March 30, 2021
The onset of the pandemic in the U.S. in 2020 had a massive impact on crime, with large drops in almost all types of crime except for homicides and shootings.
February 10, 2021
Students exposed to a school shooting suffer trauma that could generate life-long consequences. New research finds negative educational and health impacts.
June 29, 2020
Jennifer Doleac of Texas A&M University, and Michael Klein (Tufts University) discuss policing in minority communities.
June 24, 2020
Research finds police violence can have wider impacts, negatively affecting academic achievement and crime reporting in neighborhoods where incidents occur.
June 16, 2020
Research has focused on identifying the role of racial discrimination among police officers. New work is evaluating the effectiveness of interventions to address inequities in policing.
May 20, 2020
Those released from jails and prisons to limit the spread of COVID-19 may face difficult living conditions, scarce jobs and limited reentry services.