Whatever Happened to ‘Eco-Terrorism’?
The FBI once called radical environmental activists the “number one domestic terror threat,” but crimes of “eco-terrorism” are practically non-existent now.
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How to Convince Someone They’ve Committed a Crime
A new study finds that providing true details mixed with a fake event convinces two in three the story was real.
Don’t Believe the FBI’s Most Recent Hate Crime Statistics
Crimes targeting black and transgender Americans persist, but they are under-reported and under-recorded.
(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.
