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Crime and Justice News
Oct 1, 20241 min read
In Conservative Shift, CA Voters Back Higher Drug, Theft Penalties
California voters are largely in favor of stricter penalties for drug use and theft. A survey conducted by researchers at the University...
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Crime and Justice News
Aug 29, 20242 min read
Nationwide Survey: Reliable Crime News is Critical, But Hard to Find
The more news about crime that Americans receive, the more likely they are to be concerned, angry or feel personally at risk, but large...
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Crime and Justice News
Nov 20, 20232 min read
Nearly 60% Of Americans Believe Justice System Isn't Tough Enough
Some 58% of Americans believe the U.S. criminal justice system is not tough enough in its handling of crime, marking a sharp reversal...
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Crime and Justice News
Aug 28, 20232 min read
Jurors' Trust in Judicial System Tested in Trump's Upcoming Trials
Despite trust in institutions in general that is at an all-time low, a new study found that 60% of Americans still have faith in their...
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Crime and Justice News
Aug 18, 20231 min read
Gun Violence Drops Below Opioids In Perception Of Health Threats
Gun violence has dropped to Americans’ third greatest perceived threat to public health, behind both opioids and obesity, Axios reports,...
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Crime and Justice News
Jun 29, 20232 min read
60% Now Believe Gun Violence, Crime Are 'Very Big' Issues
As gun-related death rates continue rising each year in the U.S., a Pew Research study found that while views about gun ownership and gun...
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Crime and Justice News
May 19, 20232 min read
Does Public Favor Community Investments To Fight Crime?
From political ads to local news, Americans hear a lot about crime. Over the last 50 years, at least 1 in 4 Americans believe crime is...
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Crime and Justice News
Feb 17, 20231 min read
Most Americans Still Trust Police, But Race and Party Drive Responses
Police reform and controversies are top of news once again. But a new poll found nearly two-thirds of respondents trust U.S. police...
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Crime and Justice News
Aug 15, 20222 min read
More Dems See Crime, Violence As Top Issue Than Do Republicans
For the better part of two years, crime and gun violence have consistently been in the news and on the minds of Americans. Crime or gun...
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