Policymakers should continue to focus not on the so-called "root causes" of crime but on the proximate cause of crime — ...

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults was associated with a higher risk for criminal behavior, especially in men and those with comorbidities such ...

After decades of studying the human brain, a new study from researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus has identified a link between brain damage and criminal behavior.

Criminal behavior has a negative impact on individuals, economies, and society at large. Beyond the physical and psychological harm inflicted on victims, there are also financial ramifications. For ...

Ms. Doleac is an economist who specializes in crime and criminal justice. Americans are understandably concerned about crime. Before the 2024 election, voters consistently ranked it among their top ...

In the 2002 film “Minority Report,” starring Tom Cruise and directed by Steven Spielberg, society has developed a system called “Pre-crime,” where a trio of psychics predict murders before they happen ...

On crowded highways and neighborhood streets alike, a flash of anger behind the wheel can […] ...

Luigi Mangione has been charged with the murder of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, but some are hailing him as a hero. Fast Company spoke with Dr. Jacqueline Helfgott, a professor of criminal ...

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common chronic conditions in pediatrics. The short-term benefits of stimulant medication on the ...