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Children of incarcerated parents face profound and complex threats to their emotional, physical, educational, and financial well-being.
One researcher who specializes in corrections discusses the study's strengths and limitations, the impassioned response to its findings, and areas for further research.
Based on the research findings, law enforcement officers appear to commit crimes at a much lower rate than the general public. However, in some cases, at times due to the stressors of the job and frequent exposure to trauma and violence, officers engage in misconduct or criminal behavior.
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A collaboration between researchers and a corrections agency shows both the promise and the challenges of conducting research in the real world.
