It reinforces the public's "blood lust" for seeing people punished. It also reinforces the offenders' sense of being rejected and excluded from society.
CBS This Morning—”Wheel of Fugitive” in Florida
Category: Video
CBS This Morning—California Mystery
CBS report included excerpts of an interview with me.
Evaluating Cure Violence in New York City
Discussion of violence reduction evaluations at a roundtable organized by the National Academies of Science.
CBS News—Prayers vs. Gun Policy
In the wake of the San Bernardino shooting, politicians are being shamed for online posts about gun control with many critics saying that "prayers won't do anything" to stop more attacks. Jeffrey Butts, director of the Research and Evaluation Center at John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York, joins CBSN with more insight.
Non-traditional views of evidence and recidivism
Jeffrey Butts speaking at a conference focused on justice innovations for young adults.
Did “Close to Home” Work in New York City?
From a panel discussion on April 21, 2015, sponsored by the Center for New York City Affairs, The New School.
