Myths and realities: understanding recent trends in violent crime

Skills

Interpreting Data
Research

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Grawert, A., & Kim, N. (2022, July 12). Myths and Realities: Understanding Recent Trends in Violent Crime. The Brennan Center for Justice.

The Brennan Center's report reviews data and debunks common myths about violent crime, with a particular focus on myths about bail reform, policing, and progressive prosecutors. The authors also encourage the media to contextualize statistics, avoid harmful stereotypes, and consider non-policing solutions to public safety problems.

Link: https://www.brennancenter.org/our-work/research-reports/myths-and-realities-understanding-recent-trends-violent-crime

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Topics: Causal Claims Crime Statistics Theme: Verification Skills: Interpreting Data Research