Researchers commonly work with the criminal justice system to implement reforms, bringing with them the latest science and data pointing to why a certain practice will help improve outcomes. New research from the University ...
Social Sciences
Apr 28, 2021
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Unreliable witness testimony has been the biggest cause of miscarriages of justice over the past half century, a major new study suggests.
Social Sciences
Apr 28, 2021
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Like beauty, fairness is in the eye of the beholder.
Economics & Business
Apr 26, 2021
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As Earth Day is celebrated, Generation Z is grappling with the health of the planet and racism and social justice, according to a new survey.
Social Sciences
Apr 22, 2021
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Domestic violence rose globally in 2020—so much so that doctors have called it "a pandemic within a pandemic."
Social Sciences
Apr 20, 2021
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Private sector initiatives may be the key to spurring climate action across the political spectrum, particularly among moderates and conservatives.
Economics & Business
Apr 13, 2021
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Heavy caseloads, job stress and biases can strain relations between parole and probation officers and their clients, upping offenders' likelihood of landing back behind bars.
Social Sciences
Mar 30, 2021
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The European Union's top court on Thursday rejected an effort by a Scandinavian youth group and families around the world to force the EU to set more ambitious targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, arguing that they ...
Environment
Mar 25, 2021
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For Black girls in the juvenile justice system, attention from a caregiver might amount to too much of a bad thing, a recent study suggests.
Social Sciences
Mar 4, 2021
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Social psychologist Robert Livingston has spent decades studying racism and advising businesses and nonprofits how to confront it in their workplaces. In a new book, "The Conversation: How Seeking and Speaking the Truth About ...
Social Sciences
Feb 23, 2021
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