Explain It to Me
The evidence on crime and policing
Jul 24, 2020
The podcast discusses the importance of evidence and caution in addressing social problems, the challenges of police reform and the role of diversity and inclusion, the difficulties in disciplining police officers, the potential benefits of positive reinforcement and improved police-civilian interactions, the strange behavior of killer whales and its relation to prisoner reintegration, and embracing a culture of experimentation in the criminal justice system.
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- Policies in the criminal justice system should be cautious, acknowledging the limits of our knowledge and avoiding overpromising on solutions to complex social problems.
- Diversity in police departments can lead to reductions in crime rates and improvements in the relationship between law enforcement and the community, fostering trust and increasing reporting of crimes.
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Importance of Caution in Policy Conversations
In this podcast episode, Jennifer Doliak, a professor at Texas A&M, discusses the importance of caution in policy conversations. She emphasizes the need to acknowledge the limits of our knowledge and avoid overpromising on solutions to complex social problems. Doliak advocates for rigorous evaluation of policies and emphasizes the value of failing fast to learn what works and what doesn't.
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