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Center for Just Journalism @justjournalism.bsky.social · Aug 25

And if you're looking for someone to speak on the record, DM us and we're happy to put you in touch with a bevy of smart thinkers on the issue.

Center for Just Journalism @justjournalism.bsky.social · Aug 25

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Bail Reform: What to Know and Where to Go for More

A clearinghouse of up-to-date information on the impact of bail policies across the U.S.

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Center for Just Journalism @justjournalism.bsky.social · Aug 25

Journalists covering today's EO's on bail, here's a resource with data, research, and experts on several bail reforms implemented across the country.

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Center for Just Journalism @justjournalism.bsky.social · Aug 5

Re-upping our guide to covering crime stats for those reporting on the latest numbers from the FBI. justjournalism.org/media/downlo...

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Center for Just Journalism @justjournalism.bsky.social · Jul 17

The brief includes a look at the history of DOJ's pattern-or-practice investigations, data and research on police violence and misconduct, a list of subject matter experts, and leads to follow as the impacts of the EO reverberate in communities across the country.

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Center for Just Journalism @justjournalism.bsky.social · Jul 17

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The Criminal Legal System Under a Second Trump Administration: What to Know and Where to Go for More

A regularly updated resource for journalists tracking the Trump Administration's criminal legal policies

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Center for Just Journalism @justjournalism.bsky.social · Jul 17

For journalists interested in covering the long-term impacts of the recent executive order on policing, we've published new resources at the link below.

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Center for Just Journalism @justjournalism.bsky.social · Apr 7

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Application: deadline April 16

The Center for Just Journalism, an organization that acts as a resource for journalists covering crime and safety, presents Teaching Public Safety Reporting, an all-day gathering for journalism educat...

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Center for Just Journalism @justjournalism.bsky.social · Apr 7

Journalism profs: join us for Teaching Public Safety, a 1-day event where we'll will share resources for teaching the next generation of crime reporters and foster relationships among educators engaged in this work. Applications due April 16. Apply at link below.

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Center for Just Journalism @justjournalism.bsky.social · Mar 6

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Center for Just Journalism @justjournalism.bsky.social · Mar 6

Journalists! Join us next Wed 3/12 for a Q&A with experts on crimmigration. We'll talk about the Laken Riley Act, the role of local police in immigration enforcement, and what other changes might be coming. Register at the link below.

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · Feb 20

Breaking News: The Trump administration plans to cut 84% of staff at the office that funds the U.S.'s disaster recovery, raising questions about how the country will rebuild from hurricanes, wildfires and other calamities made worse by climate change.

Trump Team Plans Cuts at HUD Office That Funds Disaster Recovery

Staff at the office, a branch of the U.S. housing department that Congress uses to address the worst catastrophes, would be reduced by 84 percent.

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Center for Just Journalism @justjournalism.bsky.social · Feb 20

we've updated our primer on changes to the criminal legal system under Trump 2.0 to include resources for journalists writing about the Laken Riley Act. we've summarized the big picture changes, shared good research, and given some frames for reporting: justjournalism.org/page/the-cri...

The Criminal Legal System Under a Second Trump Administration: What to Know and Where to Go for More

A regularly updated resource for journalists tracking the Trump Administration's criminal legal policies

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Center for Just Journalism @justjournalism.bsky.social · Dec 20

We have an issue brief on retail theft where you can read more about all of this. It was last updated in 2023 but is still relevant:
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Retail Theft: What to Know and Where to Go for More

Data, research, and experts to help make sense of a complex issue

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Center for Just Journalism @justjournalism.bsky.social · Dec 20

These policies don’t reduce crime or address any of the problems that might lead to shoplifting: understaffed stores, working conditions that leave employees indifferent to shoplifting, widespread poverty, and inflation.

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Center for Just Journalism @justjournalism.bsky.social · Dec 20

The data on shoplifting might be murky, but its impact is clear. Reports like these translate into misleading headlines which are then used to promote harsher punishments for shoplifting.

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Center for Just Journalism @justjournalism.bsky.social · Dec 20

That grain of salt is especially important given that Walgreens' CFO walked back many of the company's previous claims about retail theft in 2023, even going so far as to say "Maybe we cried too much last year."
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Walgreens executive says 'maybe we cried too much last year' about theft

Walgreens acknowledged it may have overblown concerns about thefts in their stores after shrinkage stabilized over the past year.

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Center for Just Journalism @justjournalism.bsky.social · Dec 20

@jeffasher.bsky.social told @juddlegum.bsky.social that NRF's findings should be "taken with a grain of salt" because they are "based on a survey of impressions rather than any meticulously collected evidence."

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Center for Just Journalism @justjournalism.bsky.social · Dec 20

Instead, this year, NRF released a report based on online surveys from security executives at certain stores. They used those surveys to conclude that shoplifting incidents increased by 93% btwn 2019 & 2023.

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Center for Just Journalism @justjournalism.bsky.social · Dec 20

(Maybe that's because last year's report showed that shrink rates have been stable over the last five years, which doesn't match retailers' claims about out-of-control shoplifting.)

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Center for Just Journalism @justjournalism.bsky.social · Dec 20

This year, NRF chose not to release its annual report on shrink, an industry term meaning things that are stolen, spoiled, or misplaced.

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Center for Just Journalism @justjournalism.bsky.social · Dec 20

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Lies, damn lies, and shoplifting statistics

For 32 years, the National Retail Federation (NRF) — the lobbying group representing major retailers in the United States — has produced the "National Retail Security Survey." The survey, widely cited...

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Center for Just Journalism @justjournalism.bsky.social · Dec 20

@juddlegum.bsky.social at Popular Information published a critique of the National Retail Federation’s new report on shoplifting. Journalists covering crime, give it a read at the link below. Here are some things that jumped out to us.

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FWD.us @fwd.us · Dec 12

Our Executive Director, @zoetowns.bsky.social will be discussing clemency with @justjournalism.bsky.social on Monday at 2 PM ET. Register here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Center for Just Journalism @justjournalism.bsky.social · Dec 12

Journalists--got questions about the pardons and commutations Biden granted today or what clemency actions he might take next? Join us on Mon 12/16 at 2 ET for a Q&A w/ @jduffyrice.bsky.social, @zoetowns.bsky.social, @celestetrusty.bsky.social, and @rachelbarkow.bsky.social. Link to register below.

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Center for Just Journalism @justjournalism.bsky.social · Dec 12

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