Kids who witness or experience violence are at risk for mental, physical, and behavioral issues. Intervention, in the form of counseling, could help stem the cycle of violence (and save taxpayer money). Read more
It's a tough question, but a psychological study suggests that training can mitigate bias when it comes to police shootings. The bad news? The implication that bias comes not from within police departments but from without makes real change a much greater issue than just police reform. Read more
Services available for children in pre-kindergarten years are on the decline. But they're arguably a better, or at least more efficient, investment than K-12 education. Read more
Just as it did with Highland Park's assault-weapons ban, the Supreme Court let similar ones in New York and Connecticut (mostly) slide. As efforts at the national level stagnate, it reinforces options at the state and local level. Read more
The American Medical Association started its annual meeting in Chicago on the same day as the Orlando tragedy. And there's optimism that the tide is turning for gun-violence research. Read more
Who would publicly support a "serial child molester"? A look at how the former wrestling coach rose to power and become beloved by an unknowing hometown Read more
