The University of Chicago

Anne Gunderson

  • Undocumented Immigration May Make Communities Safer

    Undocumented Immigration May Make Communities Safer

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    Anne Gunderson

    The increase in undocumented immigration into the United States over the past two decades has fueled controversies about public safety impacts. President Trump has stated explicitly, both during his campaign and as president, that undocumented immigrants, specifically from Latin American countries, are “bringing drugs [and] crime” into the country, and that they…

  • The Mixed Effects of Tasers in Civilian-Police Encounters

    The Mixed Effects of Tasers in Civilian-Police Encounters

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    Anne Gunderson

    In the early 2000s, police departments across the U.S. began deploying Tasers—devices that deliver an electric current to incapacitate targets—as an alternative use-of-force against civilians. The Taser was considered a non-lethal alternative to firearms and promised increased safety for officers in situations that normally require more physical contact. While outcomes…

  • The Effect of Decriminalizing Prostitution on Public Health and Safety

    The Effect of Decriminalizing Prostitution on Public Health and Safety

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    Anne Gunderson

    In the United States, prostitution has long been declared illegal for moral, safety, and public health concerns. Recently, states like New Hampshire and California are challenging these laws, opening the topic for public debate. The effects of legalizing prostitution are still largely unknown because they have primarily been studied in…

  • Breaking the Cycle of Inner City Violence with PTSD Care

    Breaking the Cycle of Inner City Violence with PTSD Care

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    Anne Gunderson

    As many cities across the country actively seek solutions to stem violence, researchers from Emory University, New York University, and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute have confirmed a relationship between Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and exposure to violent behavior among civilians living in urban areas. Though it is most…

  • Analyzing Racial Bias in Selecting Students for Gifted Classes

    Analyzing Racial Bias in Selecting Students for Gifted Classes

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    Anne Gunderson

    Gifted programs in U.S. schools help many students find the sort of academic success that opens the door to opportunities later in life. A recent Vanderbilt University study explores the depths of inequality in the assignment of black students to gifted programs. The authors utilize data from the Early Childhood…