Monumental Mountains

By Edward P. Bane

This letter, from Edward P. Bane in Minnesota Correctional Facility-Lino Lakes, was originally published by The Beat Within, a juvenile justice system writing workshop, which has generously allowed The Crime Report to share.

Kids in Detention

By Dave Maass

14 states still allow the use of pepper spray in youth facilities as a ‘last resort.’

Caught on Camera

Police cameras reduce crime in dangerous areas, reports a new study.

Stopped, Frisked and Angry

By Perry Chiaramonte

While other cities are re-thinking the practice, New York argues its Stop, Question and Frisk policy is crucial to crimefighting.

The Justice Department as ‘Change Agent’

By Ted Gest

The Crime Report engages former Assistant Attorney General Laurie Robinson in a wide-ranging conversation on the country’s evolving and future criminal justice challenges.

Prosecutorial Conduct Exposed in Arizona

By Maurice Possley

A coalition of advocacy groups on a national tour reveals study showing prosecutorial error in 20 cases between 2004-2008.

Imprisoned and 'Irrelevant'

By Antonio Howard

This letter, from Antonio Howard in State Correctional Institution in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, was originally published by The Beat Within, a juvenile justice system writing workshop, which has generously allowed The Crime Report to share.

Releasing Sex Offenders

By Hannah Rappleye

Some 20 states now have civil commitment programs. But ballooning costs and court challenges are forcing many to re-assess.

A Night Out with a Small-Town Heroin Dealer

By Gregory Gilderman

An exclusive, inside look for The Crime Report at how heroin makes it from Philadelphia’s inner city to the suburbs.

The Mann Act: Anatomy of a Law

By Lisa Riordan Seville

The Crime Report and the Lloyd Sealy Library at John Jay College of Criminal Justice launch a collaboration examining the history of crime and punishment. 

Open Government (Not?)

By Cara Tabachnick

The DOJ is marking “Sunshine Week” with claims of improved access to government records. Critics beg to differ.

Youth Violence in Latino Communities

 Violent behaviors of youths vary within various Latino ethnic subgroups such as Puerto Ricans, Cubans and Mexicans, found a new study.

When Kids Commit Crimes

By Ryan Schill

Children who show a lack of ‘remorse’ often end up in adult courts. But it may be a misleading signal.

Will Ex-Inmates Who Get Jobs Commit Fewer Crimes?

By Ted Gest

Two criminologists question blanket bans on hiring ex-offenders

Live Blogging the 7th Annual Guggenheim Symposium at John Jay: Day 1

By Lisa Riordan Seville

Live blogging the 7th Annual John Jay/Guggenheim Symposium on Crime in America. This year we're discussing "The Problem That Won't Go Away: How Drugs, Race and Politics Distort U.S. Criminal Justice."