It does not appear to be accurate to attribute recent increases in violent crime to the State law known as “Raise the Age.”
Category: Policy & Practice Reforms
Minor Role II: Youth Under Age 18 and New York City Violence
Violent arrests among New Yorkers under age 18 surged after 2020, most likely for the same reasons as adults.
Reimagining Community Safety
The National League of Cities supported local government leaders in five U.S. cities working to reimagine public safety.
Ticket Punch: The Consequences of Fare Evasion Enforcement in New York City Subways
Researchers investigated transit fare evasion in New York City subway stations between 2018 and 2023.
Collateral Consequences: The Effects of Justice Processing for Violations of Drug Laws in New York City
Researchers investigated whether drug arrests in neighborhoods are associated with changes in community well-being.
Color Contrast: Racial and Ethnic Disparities in New York City Law Enforcement
Racial differences in police contacts are not de facto evidence of bias, but monitoring could help guard equity.