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Supporting Threat Reporting to Strengthen School Safety: Findings from the Literature and Interviews with Stakeholders Across the K–12 School Community
This report describes threat reporting models available to U.S. kindergarten through 12th-grade schools and how school leaders can support individuals' decisions to report threats effectively.
Aug 25, 2022
Pauline Moore, Jennifer T. Leschitz, Brian A. Jackson, Catherine H. Augustine, Andrea Phillips, Elizabeth D. Steiner
Research Brief
Putting Equity First in COVID-19 Vaccination
The Equity-First Vaccination Initiative aimed to reduce racial disparities in COVID-19 vaccination rates in the United States. Five demonstration sites implemented hyperlocal, community-led strategies to increase vaccine confidence and access.
Aug 24, 2022
Laura J. Faherty, Jeanne S. Ringel, Ashley M. Kranz, Lawrence Baker, Brian Phillips, Malcolm V. Williams, Lilian Perez, Lucy B. Schulson, George Timmins, Allyson D. Gittens, Priya Gandhi, Khadesia Howell, Tiwaladeoluwa Adekunle
Dissertation
Gaps between Medical Cannabis Research and Policy
Examines what is known about the therapeutic efficacy of cannabis products, the degree to which patients buy dispensary products in a manner that is consistent with clinical research, and what factors may be driving clinically inconsistent purchases.
Aug 24, 2022
Nima Shahidinia
Journal Article
Explaining Heterogeneity in Use of Non-wage Benefits: The Role of Worker and Firm Characteristics in Disability Accommodations
Using administrative data in Oregon, we document significant dispersion in accommodation rates across workers and firms. We decompose the variance in accommodation use, finding that firm characteristics explain 29% of this variance.
Aug 24, 2022
Naoki Aizawa, Corina Mommaerts, Stephanie Rennane
Report
Harassment and Discrimination on the Basis of Gender and Race/Ethnicity in the FEMA Workforce: 2021 Survey Follow-Up
This report describes gender-based/sexual and race/ethnicity–based harassment and discrimination at the Federal Emergency Management Agency. About one in five employees experienced at least one civil rights violation in the year preceding the survey.
Aug 24, 2022
Carra S. Sims, Coreen Farris, Terry L. Schell, Miriam Matthews, Barbara Bicksler, Owen Hall, Lisa Wagner
Report
The U.S. Equity-First Vaccination Initiative: Impacts and Lessons Learned
The authors detail impacts and lessons learned from the U.S. Equity First Vaccination Initiative, which aimed to increase COVID-19 vaccination access and confidence in communities of individuals who identify as Black, Indigenous, and People of Color.
Aug 24, 2022
Laura J. Faherty, Jeanne S. Ringel, Ashley M. Kranz, Lawrence Baker, Brian Phillips, Malcolm V. Williams, Lilian Perez, Lucy B. Schulson, George Timmins, Allyson D. Gittens, Priya Gandhi, Khadesia Howell, Tiwaladeoluwa Adekunle
Journal Article
Effects of Medicaid Automatic Enrollment on Disparities in Insurance Coverage and Caregiver Burden for Children with Special Health Care Needs
We analyze how Medicaid automatic enrollment policies for children with special health care needs who are enrolled in Supplemental Security Income reduce disparities in health insurance coverage and caregiving burden.
Aug 23, 2022
Stephanie Rennane, Andrew W. Dick
Journal Article
Predicting Race And Ethnicity To Ensure Equitable Algorithms For Health Care Decision Making
We describe two applications in which imputation of race and ethnicity can help mitigate potential algorithmic biases: equitable disease screening algorithms using machine learning and equitable pay-for-performance incentives.
Aug 23, 2022
Irineo Cabreros, Denis Agniel, Steven C. Martino, Cheryl L. Damberg, Marc N. Elliott
Report
Broadband Communications Prioritization and Interoperability Guidance for Law Enforcement: Critical Considerations in the Transition to the Public Safety Broadband Network
In this report, RAND researchers present practical knowledge to inform law enforcement agencies about available broadband options and opportunities, governance issues, funding options, costs, and barriers to implementation.
Aug 23, 2022
Bob Harrison, James Dimarogonas, Jarrett Catlin, Richard H. Donohue, Thomas Goughnour, John S. Hollywood, Jason Mastbaum, Kristin Van Abel, Jay Balagna
Report
Leveraging diversity for military effectiveness: Diversity, inclusion and belonging in the UK and US Armed Forces
This study examines opportunities for leveraging diversity to enhance military effectiveness. A framework is presented to help guide the UK and US Armed Forces in their assessments of how diversity may be better leveraged in future.
Aug 23, 2022
Linda Slapakova, Ben Caves, Marek N. Posard, Julia Muravska, Diana Dascalu, Diana Y. Myers, Raymond Kuo, Kristin Thue
Research Brief
A Dangerous Web: Mapping Racially and Ethnically Motivated Violent Extremism
The authors reviewed literature on racially or ethnically motivated violent extremism (REMVE), analyzed social media data from six platforms, and created a global network map to better understand how to inform counter-REMVE strategies online.
Aug 22, 2022
Heather J. Williams, Luke J. Matthews, Pauline Moore, Matthew A. DeNardo, James V. Marrone, Brian A. Jackson, William Marcellino, Todd C. Helmus
Report
National Guard Youth ChalleNGe: Program Progress in 2020–2021
The National Guard Youth ChalleNGe program serves young people experiencing difficulty in traditional high school. This report documents program trends in 2020–2021 and presents analyses on the Job ChalleNGe program.
Aug 22, 2022
Jennie W. Wenger, Louay Constant, Linda Cottrell, Sy Doan, Daniel Hicks, Jenna W. Kramer, Kata Mihaly, Peter Nguyen, Thomas E. Trail, Stephani L. Wrabel, Lisa Berdie
Tool
Concurrent Policies Simulation Tool
This tool allows users to select from a range of simulation parameters to explore how different models perform and compare models by various performance metrics.
Aug 19, 2022
Adam Scherling, Beth Ann Griffin, Joseph D. Pane, Rosanna Smart, Megan S. Schuler, Geoffrey E. Grimm, Stephen W. Patrick, Bradley D. Stein, Elizabeth A. Stuart
Tool
China's Weapons Exports and Private Security Contractors
RAND researchers provide a visualization of China's military and security influence around the world through the country's exports of weapons and private security contractors during 2018-2021.
Aug 19, 2022
Cortney Weinbaum, John V. Parachini, Melissa Shostak, Chandler Sachs, Tristan Finazzo, Katheryn Giglio
Journal Article
An Urban Governance Framework for Including Environmental Migrants in Sustainable Cities
This article proposes an urban governance framework for including environmental migrants in sustainable cities.
Aug 19, 2022
Ilan Kelman, Aaron Clark-Ginsberg
Report
Supporting the Royal Australian Navy's Campaign Plan for Robotics and Autonomous Systems: Enhancing Innovation
The authors describe approaches the Royal Australian Navy might consider for enabling innovation with, and rapid acquisition of, robotics, autonomous systems, and artificial intelligence (RAS-AI) in the near and medium terms.
Aug 19, 2022
Marigold Black, Carl Rhodes, James Black, Rebecca Lucas, Linda Slapakova
Multimedia
What Policy Changes Could Help Save Lives from Illicit Synthetic Opioids Overdose?
In this recording of a July 2022 virtual event, experts discuss the findings from the Commission on Combating Synthetic Opioid Trafficking Final Report, and recommendations to reduce lives lost to illicit synthetic opioids.
Aug 18, 2022
Karen Tandy, David Trone, D. L. McNeal, Rahul Gupta, Bryce Pardo, David Luckey, K. Jack Riley
Testimony
The Role of Assault Weapons in Mass Shooting Incidents: State of the Science: Addendum
Document submitted August 10, 2022, as an addendum to testimony before the U.S Senate Committee on the Judiciary on July 20, 2022.
Aug 18, 2022
Kyleanne M. Hunter
Report
Preparing for Post-Quantum Critical Infrastructure: Assessments of Quantum Computing Vulnerabilities of National Critical Functions
Researchers assessed quantum computing vulnerabilities in the 55 national critical functions (NCFs) for urgency, scope, cost per organization, other mitigating or exacerbating factors, and priority for assistance. This report documents the findings.
Aug 18, 2022
Michael J. D. Vermeer, Edward Parker, Ajay K. Kochhar
Report
Rivalry in the Information Sphere: Russian Conceptions of Information Confrontation
Information confrontation, with historical roots in Russian (and Soviet) military thinking, is an important element of Russian military strategy. The Ukrainian experience offers insights into Russia's present-day and future use of information confrontation and hybrid warfare.
Aug 18, 2022
Michelle Grisé, Alyssa Demus, Yuliya Shokh, Marta Kepe, Jonathan W. Welburn, Khrystyna Holynska

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Chinese and Russian Perceptions of and Responses to U.S. Military Activities in the Space Domain 2022

Putting Equity First in COVID-19 Vaccination 2022

Reducing Deaths in Law Enforcement Custody 2022

Leveraging diversity for military effectiveness 2022

Deception Detection 2022

How Are U.S. Public School Teachers Approaching Civic and Citizenship Education? 2022