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A former budget official's perspective on cost-benefit analysis
When I was a New York City budget official, I frequently heard from economists…
Apr 18, 2011
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Putting real caring into residential-care facilities for people with disabilities
Recent media accounts have chronicled reports of alleged abuse and assault of…
Apr 15, 2011
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Adolescent Portable Therapy
I joined the Adolescent Portable Therapy program in 2001, just after its…
Apr 13, 2011
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Help transform the future of crime victim services
Recently, Vera’s Center on Victimization and Safety hosted a forum to discuss…
Mar 15, 2011
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Should judges know the costs of sentencing options at their disposal?
At a time when most states are facing historic budget shortfalls, the cost of…
Mar 01, 2011
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Scaring teens doesn't straighten them out
A&E’s new reality show—“Beyond Scared Straight”—which debuted in January,…
Feb 16, 2011
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A smaller jail for New Orleans
This evening, the New Orleans City Council voted unanimously to pass an…
Feb 03, 2011
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Why measuring policy benefits matters
Debates surrounding new programs and policies are often dominated by one of two…
Feb 02, 2011
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New guide for the corrections field on the role of families
“Why ask about family?”
“Because families and other supportive people can make…
Jan 20, 2011
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The U-visa
The January newsletter of the Department of Justice’s Office of Community…
Jan 14, 2011