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Public Safety and Justice

Public Safety and Justice

How might we reduce speeds on city trails?

Can predictive models find homes and businesses at risk of fires?

Can traffic fine reductions improve equity and maintain safety?

Can targeting messages to high-risk drivers prevent crashes?

Which reminders reduce failure to appear in court?

Can knowledge of historical and cultural context have an impact on policing?

How might we reimagine police stops?

Do body-worn cameras influence police-community interactions?

Can nurses at the 911 call center improve care?

Can postcards increase police applications and hires?

Does better data from gun crimes have an impact on criminal justice outcomes?

What does crime look like in DC?

Can a redesigned website improve MPD recruitment?

Can cognitive behavioral therapy improve mental health for residents impacted by poverty, crime, and violence?

How can looking back on a youth diversion program inform its future?

How can we use data to make DC’s criminal laws more fair?

Can encouragement to settle debt improve employment and recidivism?