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Investigate This October 16
Journalists: How to Responsibly Report on Local Crime Data
While crime reporting can sensationalize public safety concerns, thoughtful stories can illuminate societal harms and hold institutions accountable.
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A photo shows a person holding a phone in their left hand. The phone screen displays a circular logo that says “Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Investigations.” There are neon green lights in the background of the photo.
Investigate This October 16
Journalists and Researchers: How FBI Crime Data Can Bolster Your Work
Explore the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS), a valuable resource for unpacking crime trends across the U.S.
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A photo shows a police officer walking through a crime scene investigation surrounded by police tape in a residential area.
Closing Argument August 29
Why is Crime Falling? The Answers Aren’t Simple.
Politicians are jockeying for credit ahead of midterm elections, but experts point to a mix of pandemic recovery, community programs and targeted policing.
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An illustration shows a tan-skinned person, wearing a purple sweater and gray pants, talking to a Black person across from them who is wearing glasses, a green sweater and black pants. A speech bubble with a scribble inside points from the Black person. In the background, there is a lamp, a bookshelf, a hanging frame and a plant. A title is placed on top of the illustration that reads, "Grieving after a homicide? Families who've been there share what helped."
Feature September 17, 2025
An Illustrated Resource Guide for Families of Homicide Victims in St. Louis
The Marshall Project compiled guidance on grieving, working with law enforcement and more from those who have lost someone to violence.
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In 2020, Los Angeles County approved reforms meant to close the Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall, pictured here in 2023, but this week local officials declared an emergency in order to assign other workers to help staff the facility.
Closing Argument December 21, 2024
While Youth Detention Numbers Rise, States Begin to Roll Back Reforms
Los Angeles County is one of many places that have struggled to maintain safe conditions for youth and seen reform efforts stall or be abandoned.
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Donovan X. Ramsey, a Black man with short hair, wears a white shirt, vest and green pants, and stands in front of a newsstand.
Q&A November 6, 2023
The Untold Story of How Crack Shaped the Justice System
In a new book, a journalist wrestles with how lessons from America’s response to crack resonate in the opioid era.
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The mayor of Baltimore, a Black man in a gray suit and a gold-colored tie, stands at a podium during a news conference in May while a Black woman in light-colored dress stands beside him with her arms clasped in front of her. A mixed group of people is behind them.
News June 29, 2023
A Dozen Cities Set Youth Curfews This Year, Even Though They Don’t Reduce Crime
Texas recently banned juvenile curfews, while cities like Baltimore and Memphis have doubled-down on them.
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A Black man, wearing a gray beanie and brown puffer jacket, sits in front of a touch screen monitor at a voting booth. He looks at the screen together with his daughter, who is wearing glasses, a floral shirt and pink jean jacket.
Closing Argument March 4, 2023
Crime Dominates Voters’ Minds and Politicians’ Tongues
Chicago’s mayoral runoff and other spring elections in cities such as Denver and Akron, Ohio, will hinge largely on crime and public safety issues.
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A black and white photograph shows a large electronic billboard with a closeup of an eye at the front of a store in New York.
Analysis February 27, 2023
What the Panic Over Shoplifting Reveals About American Crime Policy
Lawmakers consider bills to crack down on people ripping off retailers, even as some stores walk back claims about a growing theft problem.
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The cover of News Inside Issue 12.
News Inside December 6, 2022
Let Them Tell It
Issue 12 of News Inside brings you news and views straight from people living and working in the system.
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