How school shootings hurt student achievement and enrollment
This updated collection of research suggests student achievement falls after school shootings and enrollment drops as some families move away.
Criminal Justice
Research roundups, tip sheets, articles and explainers related to the topic of criminal justice
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How they did it: Philadelphia Inquirer reporters expose how police officers abused a disability benefit
An investigative reporting team explains how they revealed that an astonishing number of police officers were deemed unable to work — by doctors who were selected by the police union.
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How they did it: Reuters reporters expose child labor abuses in the U.S. South
Three Reuters journalists discuss a recent investigation, which revealed how large corporations used migrant child labor for chicken processing and auto supply manufacturing.
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How they did it: Mississippi Today reporter reveals $77 million welfare misspending scheme
Journalist Anna Wolfe uncovered a welfare scandal involving former Gov. Phil Bryant, Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre and former wrestling star Ted DiBiase.
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How they did it: Associated Press reporters expose systemic problems in the Federal Bureau of Prisons
Two AP reporters share tips for investigating a large federal agency like the Federal Bureau of Prisons and tackling big projects.
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Choosing not to prosecute low-level crimes may reduce future crime, research finds
Three researchers examined how decisions to prosecute people arrested on suspicion of committing low-level crimes affected future criminal activity in a populous northeastern county. Here’s what they found.
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Can red flag laws curb gun violence? Here’s what the research says.
There is research suggesting red flag laws are effective in preventing suicides, along with a small but growing body of research on red flag laws and mass shootings.
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Covering Black Friday and winter holiday shopping: Research and resources
This updated collection of research examines topics such as holiday pricing, shopping psychology and Black Friday customer aggression. We also spotlight several new reports that may be helpful to journalists covering holiday shopping.
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6 ways the Internet of Things poses security threats to journalists
The Internet of Things poses many threats to journalists — at home, in the office and in the field. To help us understand them, a cybersecurity researcher divides these threats into several categories along with real-world examples.
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Gun buybacks: What the research says
Gun buybacks allow gun owners to trade their firearms to law enforcement, no questions asked. We dive into what the research says on whether they work to reduce gun violence.
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