Research Archives

03.18.2020 a gun with a knot on a statue

Wrong-to-Carry Laws

States passed right-to-carry laws under the expectation that they would decrease crimes. Evidence now contradicts the basic premise of right-to-carry laws.

Fellow Greg Kantor

03.12.2020 a map with a group of black and white pins

Health Equity

Immigration Integration

Welcoming cities often include within their plans a component of actions and indicators related to public health and health equity.

Guest Authors Paul McDaniel, Darlene Xiomara Rodriguez

03.10.2020 a half of an avocado with a seed in it

Double Down on Double up

In 2009, Michigan began the Double Up Food Bucks program, expanding options for SNAP beneficiaries to spend on fruits and vegetables.

Fellow Greg Kantor

03.06.2020 a drawing of a hand touching another hand

Compassion Fade

To counteract compassion fade, a change in emotional response, it’s important to reflect and be deliberate about our response to human suffering.

Fellow Julia Garcia

03.04.2020 a close up of a helmet

Soldiers to Civilians

Veterans reported high work and social well-being during the first year after leaving service, illustrating the resilience of the newest generation.

Guest Authors Shelby Borowski, Dawne Vogt

03.02.2020 a spoon with food on it

WIC Helps

A new food package for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children was linked to improvements in maternal and infant health.

Fellow Jori Fortson

02.28.2020 a flag with stars on it

Immigration and Adolescent Health

The first study measuring a sample before and after the 2016 election finds an increase in anxiety symptoms among teens worrying about immigration policies.

Fellow Jori Fortson

02.27.2020 a television on the ground

Aftermaths of Breaking News

How much distress individuals might feel after Hurricane Irma associated with increased media consumption and post-storm reports of psychological distress.

Guest Authors Alison Holman, Rebecca Thompson

02.26.2020 a prison cell with bars

Sexual Assault Behind Bars

While gaps in institutional responses to sexual assault existed for all women, injustice was exacerbated for Black women.

Fellow Jori Fortson

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