A new study suggests widespread abuses in detention facilities for juveniles are associated with a host of negative long-term effects, from post-traumatic stress to criminal involvement. More »
Research shows the number of hate groups within an area can influence the power dynamic of Islamic religious groups, their relationship with the local government, and an elected official’s response to such controversies. More »
Simona Broomes is leading the fight against human trafficking and forging a path to empowerment through the Guyana Women Miners Organization, which she launched in 2012. More »
To encourage evidence-based policy, CPR lists some of the most relevant research on President Obama's policy proposals in the State of the Union. More »
Jeff Brantingham of UCLA discusses the predictability of crime, the distinction between crime and criminality, and modeling patterns in the noise. More »
Within a high-risk population, are the occurences of homicide victimization largely random or more closely related? More »
This week, David Spearman speaks with Senator McCaskill about the challenges of working in a divided congress and representing a politically diverse state. More »
Exemptions to vaccines have played a large role in the reoccurrence of diseases previously thought to be under control in the United States. More »
Former Senator Evan Bayh shares his thoughts on ending gridlock, cutting the deficit, and stimulating economic growth. More »
Fallckolm Cuenca from the European Union Police Mission discusses EUPOL’s progress in building capacity in Afghanistan. More »
Is it possible that delinquency can be both a cause and a consequence of weakened social bonds and low academic achievement? More »
Private prisons are cheaper to build and to manage than publicly run prisons, but it is unclear whether they reduce costs overall, and they may incentivize private corporations to provide poor facilities. More »