2/21/24 – eurekalert.org A new study by researchers at the University of Massachusetts (UMass) Lowell, San Diego State University, and Penn State Harrisburg, examined perceptions of team members who work with a U.S. program called Veterans Treatment Courts (VTCs) regarding the viability and longevity of the program. The study identified team members’ expectations and hopes […]
2/21/24 – phys.org A new study by researchers at the University of Massachusetts (UMass) Lowell, San Diego State University, and Penn State Harrisburg has examined perceptions of team members who work with a U.S. program called Veterans Treatment Courts (VTCs) regarding the viability and longevity of the program. The study identified team members’ expectations and […]
2/21/24 – eurekalert.org In recent decades, calls for evidence-based policy in crime and criminal justice have become commonplace. But there is a disconnect between those calls and an understanding of what evidence-based policy encompasses. A new book showcases much of what is accurate with evidence-based crime and justice policy and confronts the challenges that such […]
1/11/24 – dallasnews.com At a rate of nearly 19 murders per 100,000 residents, Dallas was one of few major U.S. cities to experience an increase in murders last year.
1/30/24 – vox.com Republicans blame Democrats for DC’s rising violent crime. The reality is much more complicated.
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1/12/24 – houstonchronicle.com Mayor John Whitmire said after entering office he was concerned communication among law enforcement was hindered by using different technology.
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12/14/23 – nola.com “We have a favorable demographic situation—we are aging and older people commit less crime,” – Gary LaFree