(Even More) Unintended Consequences of Police Use of Force
Mistrust and resentment may make arrestees more violent once they’re in prison.
The Very Real Dangers of Tasers
Scientific research reveals the harmful effects of Tasers, on both body and mind.
Problems With Police Sanctions
Recent research about ways to deal with police misconduct, and some of its unintended consequences.
The Very Weak and Complicated Links Between Mental Illness and Gun Violence
Vanderbilt University’s Jonathan Metzl and Kenneth MacLeish address our anxieties and correct our assumptions.
The Cost of Juvenile Incarceration
States pay hundreds of thousands of dollars every year to keep each juvenile offender behind bars. A new report calculates that long-term costs of incarceration could add up to $21 billion annually.
Can Children Who Survive Crimes Be Re-Traumatized by the Press?
New research cautions journalists against harming their most vulnerable sources.
For Juvenile Records, It’s ‘Justice by Geography’
A new study finds an inconsistent patchwork of policies across states for how juvenile records are sealed and expunged.
Odometer Fraud Continues to Plague Used Car Sales
The tools and methods have evolved over the decades, but the crime remains the same.
When Your Stalker Is a Cop
Where do you go for help when the people who are meant to keep you safe are the real danger?