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Director of the Institute on Race and Justice

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Jack McDevitt In the Media

Jack McDevitt for Northeastern

Boston police to expand use of body cameras after Northeastern report shows they boost trust, lead to fairer trials

Police body cameras increase public confidence, de-escalate citizen-police encounters, and improve confidence in the courts, according to Northeastern’s analysis of the use of body cameras…
- by Bill Ibelle August 2, 2018
Northeastern report finds stricter gun laws don’t prevent law-abiding citizens from getting guns

Tougher gun licensing laws don’t make it more difficult for law-abiding citizens to obtain firearms, according to a new Northeastern study. “States are concerned that…
- by Allie Nicodemo October 31, 2017
3Qs: Safety measures at the Republican National Convention

More than 10,000 people are expected to protest outside the Republic National Convention in Cleveland this week. Tensions are running high, particularly because of the…
- by Jason Kornwitz July 19, 2016
The hidden world of labor trafficking

A new study conducted by Northeastern University in collaboration with the Urban Institute examined the comprehensive state of labor trafficking networks in the U.S.
- by John O'Neill October 21, 2014
3Qs: Race, justice, and Ferguson

Jack McDevitt, director of Northeastern’s Institute for Race and Justice, examines the events unfolding in Ferguson, Missouri, and some of the university’s research efforts around…
- by Greg St. Martin August 21, 2014
The immigration debate in America

As part of Northeastern’s educational series on civic sustainability, a trio of Northeastern scholars led a discussion on immigration issues in the U.S. from a…
- by Greg St. Martin October 18, 2013
Faculty experts reflect on the Boston Marathon bombing

The fourth event in Northeastern’s yearlong educational series on civic sustainability last Wednesday focused on suspect motivation, the importance of resilience, and the role of…
- by Jason Kornwitz April 29, 2013