The Victims Left Behind by Genetic Genealogy
An Atlantic analysis of more than 100 cases using this powerful new policing tool found only four involving a homicide with a Black victim.
The Presence of Justice
Beyond the age of mass incarceration
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When the Misdiagnosis Is Child Abuse
Some pediatricians are trained to determine whether kids’ injuries are accidental. Their assessments can be subjective—but they’re often accepted as fact. And when they’re wrong, parents can needlessly end up in jail.
Releasing People From Prison Is Easier Said Than Done
As the pandemic threatens the lives of those behind bars, the country must confront a system that has never had rehabilitation as its priority.
America’s Other Epidemic
A new approach to fighting the opioid crisis as it quietly rages on
When the Police Call Your Landlord
Crime-free-housing programs are quietly giving police widespread influence over landlords and their tenants.
The Weinstein Verdict Shows Why Rape Convictions Are So Rare
Harvey Weinstein may be headed to prison, but few women will ever see their perpetrators brought to justice.
Can You Cure a Domestic Abuser?
A class developed in Duluth, Minnesota, has heavily influenced how domestic abusers are rehabilitated across the U.S. But critics question whether it works.
Marketing Psychiatric Drugs to Jailers and Judges
Drug companies are courting jails and judges through sophisticated marketing efforts.
Awakening to a Mass-Supervision Crisis
Paroled from prison, Kelly Savage entered a world that could feel as restrictive as the one she left.
The Dying American Prisoner
Incarcerated people who are dying can apply for “compassionate release” in some states—but very few of them get it. This is the story of one who did.