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At Big Brothers Big Sisters, Mentorship Moves the Needle

New interim findings from a four-year randomized controlled trial show clear evidence of the program’s impact on delinquency and crime prevention.

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Can ​‘Red Flag Laws’ Make Communities Safer?

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Laura Arnold: Nation’s Infrastructure System Is the Next Big Area of Exploration for Arnold Ventures
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Replacing ​‘Check-the-Box’ Police Accountability

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4 Takeaways from a Senate Hearing on Uncounted Deaths in America’s Prisons and Jails

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A Call for Research on Extreme Risk Protection Orders

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In Oklahoma, a Red State Model of Criminal Justice Reform

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For Misled Students, a Legal Shield Becomes a Weapon

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AV Goes to Austin
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Walkout at Commissioners Court, and whether bail reform measures are working
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‘We Have a Lot of Lost Time to Make Up’
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A ​‘Groundbreaking’ Report on Bail Reform in Texas
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New Data Shows Harris County Misdemeanor Bail Reform Has Positive Impact On Public Safety
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Fixing a Leaky Faucet in a Burning Building
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