Teaching Kids in Jail to ‘Think Slow,’ So They Won’t Come Back
Article examines Becoming A Man, youth intervention program studied by UChicago Crime Lab, which teaches kids to recognize impulsive decision-making
Teaching Youth To Think ‘Slow’ May Help Reduce Crime
Article profiles research by UChicago Crime Lab, which examines effectiveness of Becoming A Man youth intervention program
Five Thirty Eight
Young black men face daunting odds in life. These programs can help
Article cites Prof. Jens Ludwig, co-director of UChicago Crime Lab, who discusses the difficulties facing students in disadvantaged circumstances
When the Gangbangers Are (Mostly) White Guys
In interview, Prof. Harold Pollack, director of UChicago Crime Lab, discusses differences between Chicago gang violence and recent biker gang shooting in Waco, Texas
Vice
University of Chicago offers $1 million for best idea to stem youth violence
UChicago Crime Lab and partners open design competition for innovative ideas to help at-risk youth
Magic Johnson gives $10 million assist to expand jobs program for at-risk youth
$10 million gift to expand summer jobs program for Chicago high school students
