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Shoplifting Trends in Time and Space: A Study of Two Major American Cities
This report looks at the prevalence and concentration of shoplifting in two major cities—Los Angeles and Chicago—before, during, and after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Between the Aisles: A Closer Look at Shoplifting Trends
Examining data for the nation’s three largest cities through fall of 2024, this report finds that shoplifting levels remain higher than pre-pandemic rates. It also highlights two conflicting sources of federal data on the crime.
UpClose With Paul Cassell
This month’s spotlighted member is Paul Cassell, Presidential Professor at the S.J. Quinney College of Law at the University of Utah.
National Panel Urges Business Sector, Government to Prioritize the Hiring of Justice-Involved Veterans
Led by two former defense secretaries, CCJ commission also says Congress should reverse policy that bans VA healthcare for veterans behind bars
Violent Victimization is Decreasing—But Not for Everyone
Exploring disparities in the 2023 National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS), this analysis finds that while overall nonlethal violent victimization fell from 2022, Black Americans experienced rising victimization rates.
UpClose With Sharone Mitchell, Jr.
This month’s spotlighted member is Sharone Mitchell, Jr., Public Defender for the Law Office of the Cook County Public Defender.