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Criminal-justice reform has largely avoided changes to how we treat ‘violent criminals.’ But research shows they’re less likely to re-offend than others. And victims aren’t always well served by sentences…

ByF. T. Green 6Comments

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Feb 2018

Justice Video

Video: Council’s Lancman on Next Steps to Close Rikers

Also: Marking the anniversary of Malcolm X’s death.

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

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Dec 2017

Justice

What the New ‘Concealed Carry’ Gun Law Could Mean for NYC

It could bring gun-toting tourists here—and permit local residents to take a quick trip to gun-friendly states and come back packing heat.

ByDavid Brand 94Comments

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Sep 2017

Education

Fact Check: Are City Schools Unsafe?

There’s no one set of numbers to answer the question.

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

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Sep 2017

Housing and Homelessness In Depth Investigations Justice NYCHA

NYCHA Crime Witnesses Face Obstacles When They Seek Safety

NYCHA has taken steps to improve its emergency transfer program for crime witnesses and victims who want to move to new developments for their safety. But administrative delays and practical…

ByEse Olumhense 1Comment

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Mar 2017

Opinion

No BackSpace: Shackling Inmates Will Only Make Rikers Violence Worse

A veteran DOC officer writes: ‘We simply must develop the will to expend the money for services and staff, rather than on restraint chairs and solitary cells.’

ByDavid A. Fullard 1Comment

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Aug 2016

Housing and Homelessness

Riot Anniversary Finds Jews and Blacks of Crown Heights Facing Common Threat: Displacement

In the quarter-century since a three-day explosion of violence there, steady effort has produced a more cooperative relationship in the neighborhood. Worries about gentrification and displacement now worry both communities.

ByMaura Ewing 0Comments

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Aug 2016

In Depth

UrbaNerd: How Many People Have Been Busted for Threatening the President?

Federal statistics indicate that arrests and sentencing for the offense of “threatening the president” were more common during the presidency of George W. Bush than under Barack Obama.

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

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Aug 2016

Investigations Justice

An Illegal Gun on the Streets is no Slam Dunk in Court

Hoping to make gun charges result in convictions earlier and more often, New York City is pursuing another experiment with specialized gun courts. But making illegal weapons charges stick is…

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

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Jul 2016

Justice