A Superficial Solution for Crime That Actually Works
Philadelphia is forcing property owners to fix up abandoned buildings to fight crime, and it's actually working.
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‘The Great Equalizer’: Navigating Pre-Trial Detention
A new consultancy firm offers advice for first-time detainees, from someone who’s been there.
Will Parole Get a Second Chance in Virginia?
Twenty years after abolishing parole, one state is examining the impact (and the politics).
Private Conflict, Public Disorder, and Crime
A conversation about the limitations of the “broken windows” theory and our unreasonable expectations of the police.
The Justice Department Compares the School-to-Prison Pipeline to Racial Segregation
Meridian, Mississippi, is the latest district to face consequences for disproportionately punishing black students.
The Other Prison Health Crisis
Hepatitis C is common behind bars, but sick prisoners aren’t getting treatment.
The Government Report as Book as Object
The Justice Department’s “Ferguson Report” will join a small number of significant public documents to be bound and sent to bookstores.
How France—and Weak Sentencing Guidelines—Let the Charlie Hebdo Killers Go Free
"Terrorists are treated like common criminals when it comes to sentencing, even if they are repeat offenders."
Should We Re-Consider Giving Juvenile Offenders Gentler Treatment?
The arrest of three runaway boys for a horrific rape shines light on New York City’s latest program for troubled youth.
When Addicts Get Out of Jail
New research suggests that maintaining methadone treatment in jails and prisons would save lives.