Nuns Protesting Nukes
Many say getting arrested, and then helping those in prison, is part of the point.
When Cops Perceive Differences as Danger
Why police need special training on how to interact with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Shackling Juveniles in the Courtroom
Pediatricians and psychologists say unnecessary restraints can traumatize kids and encourage worse behavior.
Protecting Juvenile Offenders From Adult Inmates, and From Themselves
The only federal law that regulates detention conditions for juveniles is due for an upgrade.
Excessive Force in Custody and the Rights of the Untried
While Baltimore erupts, the Supreme Court considers a timely case.
The Psychology and the Politics of Nightclub Surveillance Video
Research shows that “feeling safe” is highly subjective.
The Racial Imbalance in Traffic Stops Persists
Across the country, non-white drivers are more likely to be stopped, and those stops are more likely to lead to frisks, searches, and tickets.
The Fight to Decriminalize Truancy in Texas Schools
Should kids be led out of class in handcuffs for being late to school?
The Elderly Prisoner Population Is Soaring, and So Are Its Costs
Advocates argue that early release is the most compassionate and cost-effective solution.
Reconsidering Juvenile Life Sentences—Again
A new Supreme Court case could affect thousands of prisoners serving life sentences without parole for crimes they committed as teens.