A common interest in social network analysis is to understand the social processes that contribute to network change. While a variety of longitudinal …

Every year in the United States, police officers fatally shoot approximately 1,000 people, a number that has remained remarkably stable over the past decade. But what actually drives an officer's decision to pull the trigger, and how does the aftermath impact the community? In this video, we dive deep into the comprehensive research surrounding officer-involved shootings, based on Justin Nix’s upcoming review for Critical Issues in Policing. We explore the severe lack of national data that plagued the field until 2014, the complex debate over racial disparities and bias, and the surprising truth about how situational factors often outweigh demographic ones in the split-second decision to shoot. We also break down the legal framework governing deadly force, including the landmark Supreme Court cases Tennessee v. Garner and Graham v. Connor, and discuss how police violence causes hidden "spillover" effects that damage community health, school performance, and trust in law enforcement. Finally, we look at the path forward, including why restrictive department policies might be the key to saving lives. This is a podcast based on the article, "Officer-involved shootings" (available at https://doi.org/10.21428/cb6ab371.2658be90 ). We create "crimversations" with the AI tool Google NotebookLM. While we strive for accuracy, a conversation may not perfectly reflect the original article, a limitation common to both AI-generated and human-led podcasts. For definitive information, please refer directly to the article. #PoliceShootings #UseOfForce #PoliceReform #LawEnforcement #CriminalJustice

Although democracy is at the core of the U.S.’s self-image, the laws granting civic rights have long been designed to exclude some Americans, highlighting a fundamental tension between the democratic ideal and group interest. Echoing past racial exclusions, contemporary ...

INTRODUCTION Cardiometabolic conditions have been linked to increased dementia risk, but their influence on early neurodegenerative processes – and whether it differs by race/ethnicity – remains unc...

Individuals with intellectual disabilities experience substantial disadvantages when interacting with the criminal justice system, frequently resulting in unequal treatment and limited effective access to justice. Early identification is essential to enable appropriate...

This is an overview based on the article, "The hidden discount: Examining racial disparity in the use of suspended sentences" (https://doi.org/10.21428/cb6ab371.7b1f28e9). We create these "Crimversations" with the AI tool Google NotebookLM. While we strive for accuracy, an overview may not perfectly reflect the original article, a limitation common to both AI-generated and human-led podcasts. For definitive information, please refer directly to the article. Stay tuned for the launch of our new sites, https://crimconsortium.com and https://crimhub.com.

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Despite increasing attention to prosecutors' role in shaping criminal justice outcomes, there is limited empirical research on what prosecutors do. While most theories of prosecutorial discretion emphasize overarching goals related to justice and safety, our paper shifts the ...

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Abstract. Until recently, El Salvador had one of the world’s highest homicide rates, largely driven by criminal groups. Since 2003, the government attempte

Dr. Anna S. Rogers, a senior lecturer in the University of Georgia’s Department of Sociology and a contributor to the Criminal Justice Program, was awarded with both the 2024 Franklin