JC in the News

You can access the latest roundup of JC members in the news, appearing in outlets such as The Washington Post, The New Yorker, The Atlantic, NBC News, and The New York Times.

 

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Tom R. Tyler Awarded Stockholm Prize in Criminology for Pioneering Research on Legitimacy and Procedural Justice

Swedish Ministry of Justice | JC co-founder Tom R. Tyler has been awarded the prestigious Stockholm Prize in Criminology for pioneering and advancing research on legitimacy and procedural justice to increase trust in policing. The prize is the world’s highest honor in the field of criminology. Since 2006, the prize has recognized outstanding achievements in criminological research or the application of research results by practitioners for the reduction of crime and the advancement of human rights.

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Understanding the Trust-Law Dynamic: Insights on Legitimacy

Trust Talk Podcast | Tom Tyler gives an interview to the Trust Talk podcast and explains that historically, the legal system relied on a sanction-based model, threatening punishment to ensure compliance. However, behavioral science research has shown that building trust between the public and legal authorities is a more effective approach to gaining compliance and cooperation.

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