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Justice Policy

January 25, 2019

Issues in the 116th Congress

Welcome to the 116th Congress! The nonprofit, nonpartisan RAND Corporation has been a trusted source for Congressional staff on both sides of the aisle for decades. Our experts have testified and answered questions for staff on a variety of justice topics in recent years, including correctional education, gun policy, and marijuana legalization. Below are some examples of recent expertise that address issues likely to confront Congress in this new session.

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Laura Patton
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Drug Policy

Plastic bags of Fentanyl are displayed on a table at the U.S. Customs and Border Protection area at the International Mail Facility at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago, Illinois, November 29, 2017

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RESEARCH: Confronting the Opioid Crisis

REPORT: Considering Heroin-Assisted Treatment and Supervised Drug Consumption Sites in the United State

COMMENTARY: In Opioid Policy, One Size Does Not Fit All

TESTIMONY: Evolution of the U.S. Overdose Crisis: Understanding China's Role in the Production and Supply of Synthetic Opioids

Gun Policy

Photo collage by Chara Williams/RAND Corporation

RESEARCH: Gun Policy in America Project

ARTICLE: What Science Tells Us About the Effects of Gun Policies

REPORT: Evaluating Methods to Estimate the Effect of State Laws on Firearm Deaths: A Simulation Study

Criminal Justice Reform

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ARTICLE: Helping Police Find Better Strategies to Fight Crime

RESEARCH BRIEF: Holistic Representation Can Reduce Incarceration and Save Local and State Taxpayer Dollars

REPORT: Preparing the U.S. Legal System for Emerging Technologies

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Legislative Analyst

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