The PBS film Me Facing Life: Cyntoia’s Story recounts Brown’s tragic childhood, running away and being forced into prostitution. In 2004, she was picked up by a man, went to his home and, claiming she feared for her life, shot and killed him.
🔊 Audio story: For 20 years, Thomas Lyon has been studying how to best interview child witnesses. Now he’s making a difference in their court cases, too.
Lessons from social work and public policy can help law enforcement officers build bridges with their communities.
USC’s Post-Conviction Justice Project wins freedom for a man who spent more than half his life behind bars.
Essie Justice Group helps launch community leaders ready to advocate for and support other women.
Run-ins with the law landed José Barron in prison, but he never lost sight of his higher education goals.
Using location-based data, researchers show where violent crimes are concentrated and how that information can lead to positive results.
Pro bono work at the law school prepared Trojan for current role in the L.A. Office of Reentry.
Los Angeles Police Museum bestows Jack Webb Award on USC president, highlighting cooperation between institutions.
Rate of imprisonment has more than quadrupled in four decades, the report finds.