Posts by Rachel Yen
Homicide, Gun Assault, Domestic Violence Declined in Major U.S. Cities in 2022 but Remain Above Pre-Pandemic Levels
New CCJ Analysis Also Documents a 59% Spike in Motor Vehicle Theft
Since 2019, With Thefts More Than Doubling in 8 Cities
Pandemic, Social Unrest, and Crime in U.S. Cities: Year-End 2022 Update
A new analysis for CCJ looks at crime trends in major U.S. cities, extending the data through year-end 2022.
Read MoreNew Research Indicates Modest Reductions in Long Sentences in Illinois Would Result in Few Additional Arrests
Analysis for CCJ task force examined arrest histories of people who served an average of 19 years to evaluate public safety impact of shortening prison stays
Read MoreNew Analysis Shows U.S. Imposes Long Prison Sentences More Frequently than Other Nations
Higher homicide rates partially explain the distinction, research for CCJ task force finds.
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The Hill
A healthier path out of prison leads to safer communities
Our prisons don’t have enough staffers to protect inmates or themselves. Better pay, benefits and working conditions are needed, and there are other effective strategies.
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