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Reducing Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Technical Violations of Probation or Parole Supervision
Probation and parole staff exercise considerable discretion in responding to technical violations—instances of noncompliance with the conditions of supervision. An expert panel explored ways to reduce racial and ethnic disparities in handling technical violations.
Nov 8, 2023
Commentary
Protecting Free Speech Compels Some Form of Social Media Regulation
Given the profound challenges posed by social media, corrective measures need to go beyond “deplatforming” bad apples. But how can the United States make such a structural change without compromising the democratic tradition of free speech?
Oct 20, 2023

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The Wagner Revolt, Housing in L.A., Cyberstalking: RAND Weekly Recap
This weekly recap focuses on the Wagner Group's power play against Russian leadership, how Truth Decay affects national security, why the U.S. legal system is underprepared to handle cyberstalking cases, and more.
Jun 30, 2023
Research Brief
The Impact of Defense Counsel at Bail Hearings
Roughly half of U.S. counties do not provide defense counsel at bail hearings. An experiment shows that providing counsel can decrease the use of monetary bail and pretrial detention. But having a public defender at the bail hearing did result in a short-term increase in rearrests on theft charges.
Jun 30, 2023
Report
Causes and Consequences of the Crises in State and Local Pension Funding: Research to Inform the Development of a Road Map for Reform
This report examines the origins and consequences of state and local pension crises. It finds that there are many small crises reflecting local circumstance, history, and constraints and identifies insights to inform a tailored road map for reform.
Jun 30, 2023
Research Brief
A Call for Leadership: Persistent State and Local Public Pension Crises Across the United States
In untangling the facets that compose public pension crises, RAND researchers identified six common contributors: assumptions, institutional setting, poor governance, lack of expertise, policy culture, and conflicting incentives and interests.
Jun 30, 2023
Research Brief
Steps for Effectively Addressing State and Local Pension Crises: A Prototype Road Map for Stakeholders
To help stakeholders understand what drives state and local public pension funding crises and what solutions exist, RAND Corporation researchers developed a prototype road map for reform that takes a holistic perspective.
Jun 30, 2023
Report
Developing Enabling Environments for Women's Access to Education and Vocational Opportunities
The UN Women's Second Chance Education Programme (SCE) in India developed two efforts to support policy changes that improve women's access to education and vocational opportunities. SCE India engaged stakeholders, embedded technical consultants within partner agencies, supported policy enactment by facilitating productive conversations, and promoted structures to institutionalize proposed reforms.
Jun 29, 2023
Report
Cyberstalking: A Growing Challenge for the U.S. Legal System
As online platforms have multiplied, cyberstalking has become more prevalent. What are the most common or contrasting characteristics of federal cyberstalking cases? And what are the main challenges to prosecuting such cases?
Jun 29, 2023
Essay
Truth Decay Is Putting U.S. National Security at Risk
Truth Decay—the diminishing role of facts and analysis in public life—could weaken the U.S. military, costs America credibility with its allies, and calls into question the nation's ability to respond to the next big crisis. How can the United States guard against these risks?
Jun 28, 2023
Research Brief
Understanding and supporting the financial stability of UK military families: Summary of findings and recommendations for policy and practice
This research brief summarises the findings and recommendations for policy and practice from a study looking at the prevalence and drivers of financial (in)stability among military families in the United Kingdom.
Jun 28, 2023
Report
Examining the financial stability of UK military families: An exploratory analysis
This study explores the prevalence and drivers of financial (in)stability among military families in the United Kingdom. It provides recommendations for improving policy and finance-related support based on a critical review of the support landscape.
Jun 28, 2023
Commentary
An Emboldened West Confronts a Weakened Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin may remain in office for now, but his power—and Russia's—are ebbing. The West might take advantage of new opportunities.
Jun 27, 2023
Report
Could Taiwan Fend Off a Chinese Attack?
China's growing military advantage suggests that, even with major improvements to Taiwan's defenses, U.S. intervention will be necessary to deter or defeat an attack by China. Changes in aspects of Taiwan's political leadership and social cohesion offer the surest path for developing the island's capacity to resist a large-scale attack.
Jun 27, 2023
Multimedia
Big Themes and Geopolitics with Robert B. Zoellick
Robert B. Zoellick shares two complementary perspectives on risks to global democracy, identifying transnational trends and pointing out geopolitical shifts in Eurasia. His message concludes with implications for the future.
Jun 27, 2023
Journal Article
Spending Trajectories After Age 65 Variation by Initial Wealth
Financial planning requires information about how spending needs evolve with age. Spending declines after age 65, also among wealthy households, suggesting that the decline is due to changes in the desire to spend, not tightening economic circumstances.
Jun 27, 2023
Commentary
Understanding America's Technological Tit for Tat with China
China and the United States appear to be barreling towards a path that risks further ratcheting up the ongoing economic war. More-evolved strategies are needed beyond simple retaliatory spirals, to find peaceful equilibria and ensure technoeconomic competition does not spill over into military conflict.
Jun 26, 2023
Report
Improving Employment Outcomes for the Federal Bureau of Prisons' Returning Citizens
Gainful employment is a key factor in reducing recidivism, but individuals released from federal prisons face significant barriers to employment. This report presents findings from a workshop held to explore related challenges and opportunities.
Jun 26, 2023
Commentary
So Many Questions, So Little Time for Pacific Logistics
The United States has been struggling to “pivot to the Pacific” for over a decade, and one of the major missing pieces is logistics. It is critical that the logistics underpinning a credible military deterrent be figured out now.
Jun 23, 2023
Report
American Teacher Well-Being and Intentions to Leave
Teachers reported better well-being in January 2023 than in 2021 and 2022, and rates of job-related stress have returned to pre-pandemic levels. But teachers continue to report worse well-being than other working adults. Twenty-three percent said that they were likely to leave their jobs.
Jun 21, 2023
Report
Language, Labels, and the DHS Lexicon: Analysis to Support a More-Inclusive Lexicon for Securing the Homeland
The authors analyze U.S. Department of Homeland Security documentation, processes, and procedures and then identify ways to improve them and to create an organizational culture that supports the lasting implementation of more-inclusive terminology.
Jun 19, 2023
Blog
Reconstructing Ukraine, Wildfires, Telehealth: RAND Weekly Recap
This weekly recap focuses on reconstructing Ukraine, what to do about wildfires, virtual mental health care services, and more.
Jun 16, 2023

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James M. Anderson

Director, Justice Policy Program

James Anderson is director of the Justice Policy Program and the RAND Institute for Civil Justice and a senior behavioral/social scientist at the RAND Corporation. He has been the principal investigator on a wide range of projects, ranging from policy implications of autonomous vehicle…
Ellen M. Pint

Senior Economist

Ellen M. Pint is a senior economist at RAND with over 30 years of experience in defense economics issues. Her recent work includes analyzing alternative strategies for improving Army barracks, examining Army installation capabilities and capacity to support mobilization and deployment;…

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