John Roman
John Roman is a senior fellow in the Justice Policy Center at the Urban Institute, where he focuses on evaluations of innovative crime-control policies and justice programs.
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The Correlation Between Gun Deaths and the Assault Weapons Ban
According to new data, gun deaths declined the fastest when the federal law was in place.
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An Innovative Model for Helping a City's Most Vulnerable
Social impact bonds infuse private capital into public-sector activities, helping build a better safety net while reducing the state’s burden.
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More Thoughts on Creating an Effective Assault Weapons Ban
We can reduce street crimes by making the gun owner responsible for whatever happens with the weapon, no matter who pulls the trigger.
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How to Create an Assault Weapons Ban That Would Actually Cut Down on Violence
The 1994 Assault Weapons Ban had important, positive effects that were just beginning to take root when it expired in 2004.
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How Economic Segregation Spreads Crime Like a Virus
Integration is the best way to make our cities safer.
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This Most Recent Decline in U.S. Violent Crime Is Different From the Last One
Homicide rates have fallen significantly in some places. Does economic development deserve the credit?
