The SCF Resource Center at NYU is offering an opportunity for microgrants. Do you have an idea to improve community supervision in your area? Public agencies and nonprofits are eligible, for grants up to $150,000. Applications due July 31, 2024. See here: scfcenter.org/microgrants/

Many thanks to Psychedelic Alpha for the thoughtful summary of our latest report on considering alternatives to #psychedelic drug prohibition psychedelicalpha.com/news/regulatio… For those who want to download the report for free 👇 rand.org/pubs/research_…

Still time to register for this webinar on #psychedelics policy Will be a special focus on what changes may mean Indigenous Peoples and veterans Hope to see you there!

This week we released the fourth update of our Science of Gun Policy review of the effects of 18 classes of gun laws on 8 outcomes of concern to policymakers, the public, gun owners and the gun industry. Here are some of the highlights. 🧵 rand.org/research/gun-p…

Hard to believe it was 5 years ago today that we lost Mark Kleiman. Missing his sober and insightful analysis, and good humor, more than ever. markarkleiman.com

Policymakers considering alternatives to prohibiting the supply of #psychedelics for nonclinical use will confront many decisions about supply architectures and design considerations Here's Oshan Jarow Vox with a deep dive on retail sales, social clubs, and user licenses

In which I look at a recent RAND report & ask: is there a reasonable approach to the commercial sale of psychedelics? A New York bill has an interesting idea: adapting the drivers license approach, but for buying psychedelics. vox.com/future-perfect…

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Really enjoyed this conversation with the Honorable Mary Bono Covered a lot including #cannabis prices, #legalization, public safety/health collabs, allocating drug law enforcement $ (shared some insights from this Caulkins/Reuter piece scientificamerican.com/article/stoppi…) & much more!

⬆️ # of states/localities are implementing or considering alternatives to prohibiting #psychedelics New piece Addiction Journal explores how these policy debates could differ from what we saw w/#cannabis (eg supervision, user licenses, price) No paywall 👇 onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.11…

24/7 Sobriety programs are a game-changer in reducing alcohol-related crimes. Participants face swift sanctions for violations, leading to fewer arrests and lower mortality rates. See this round-up by Beau Kilmer, Greg Midgette, and Nancy Nicosia: niskanencenter.org/saving-lives-a…

The evidence is in: Beau Kilmer, Greg Midgette, and Nancy Nicosia find that 24/7 Sobriety programs cut: . - repeat DUI arrests by 12% - domestic violence arrests by 9% - overall mortality by 4%. buff.ly/4eqHpYp

Well it's labor day, which mean's NFL pre season is about to end and the regular season is about to start. Excited time. Also a good time to recognize the related research of two great students on the market this year from University of Oregon. Emily Arnesen and Kyu Matsuzawa.

💰 quote via Harold Pollack & Dosani: "Individuals & communities affected by incarceration, crime & violence deserve better & more timely criminal justice-related data, evaluations & services research. So, too, do the law enf & corrections communities who rely on NIJ/BJS/Others"

I would add that the professionals at NIJ, BJS and allied agencies deserve greater material support for their important work.

How should law enforcement deal with drug arrests in light of the fentanyl epidemic? In the latest episode of her podcast, The Killing Drugs, Vanda Felbab-Brown breaks down the problems with RAND researchers Beau Kilmer and Roland Neil. brook.gs/47khXAK

Curious about what's been happening with US drug arrests/incarceration during the overdose crisis? What are we learning re: Good Samaritan & drug-induced homicide laws? Roland Neil & I really enjoyed chatting with Vanda Felbab-Brown re: our forthcoming pub brookings.edu/articles/rethi…

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An industrial chemical is showing up in fentanyl in the U.S., troubling scientists latimes.com/california/sto…

With Lemonada Media & KQED Snap Studios proudly presents an epic collaboration years in the making... "Mind Your Own." A new storytelling show hosted & produced by Lupita Nyong'o, that navigates what it means to belong all from an African perspective. OUT NOW!!!