Unreliable witness testimony biggest cause of miscarriages of justice over the past 50 years
Unreliable witness testimony has been the biggest cause of miscarriages of justice over the past half century, a major new study suggests.
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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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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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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