Crime/Justice

5 posts

Oct 11, 2018

Large randomized trial finds disappointing effects for federally-funded programs to facilitate the re-entry of prisoners into the community. A new approach is needed.

Accurately Reported

In this report, we discuss new findings from an evaluation of program services funded by the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Second Chance Act (SCA) Adult Demonstration Program. Under the SCA, DOJ has awarded approximately $700 million since 2009 to state and local agencies…

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Sep 11, 2018

National Academy of Sciences publishes questionable, potentially chance findings on the crime effects of restoring vacant urban lots

Not Accurately Reported

Findings of an RCT that evaluated ted the effects of restoring vacant urban lots. Straight Talk on Evidence review: not accurately reported

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Oct 23, 2017

Credible, actionable evidence on how to prevent sexual assault on university campuses

Accurately Reported ★ Credible Positive Finding

Results of a randomized controlled trial (RCT) of a sexual assault resistance program for first-year female university students. Evidence based programs.

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Aug 16, 2017

If at first you succeed, try again!

Accurately Reported

(RCT) of Honest Opportunity Probation with Enforcement (HOPE), a high-intensity supervision program for probationers to determine effect on recidivism.

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Aug 1, 2017

Promising new evidence in the effort to prevent youth crime

Accurately Reported ★ Credible Positive Finding

Prevent youth crime programs: Reading for Life. Our review found this to be a well-conducted RCT, showing reduced rates of re-arrests.

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