This study examines laws that authorize or require courts to prohibit offenders subject to domestic violence restraining orders (DVROs) and temporary restraining orders (TROs) from purchasing and possessing firearms (“firearm prohibitor” laws).
This article reviews the use of standing orders to increase adult vaccination rates, highlighting strong evidence of their effectiveness as a public health intervention to boost vaccine coverage.
This article evaluates graduated driver licensing laws, highlighting strong evidence that these programs effectively reduce motor vehicle crashes among inexperienced drivers, particularly teens.
This article reviews vision screening laws for older drivers, highlighting insufficient evidence on their effectiveness in reducing crashes but considering them a plausible safety intervention.
This article examines "shall issue" concealed carry laws, finding insufficient evidence to confirm their effectiveness in reducing violent crime as a public health intervention.
This article examines the impact of youth access laws and compliance interventions on reducing tobacco sales to minors, finding sufficient evidence supporting their effectiveness in decreasing juvenile smoking.
This article discusses the impact of mandated treatment programs for juvenile sexual offenders on recidivism rates. It explores the role of the legal system in rehabilitation and reducing re-offense behavior.
This article examines the effectiveness of drug courts in reducing recidivism among individuals convicted of drug-related offenses. The study reviewed 50 studies and found evidence that drug courts help reduce recidivism by 26%.
This article reviews the impact of coercive tuberculosis control measures, including detention, on public health. Evidence is insufficient to conclude that detention improves population health.
This article reviews milk fluoridation as a potential public health intervention for reducing tooth decay. Evidence is insufficient to establish its effectiveness in improving oral health.
This article reviews the effectiveness of red-light cameras in reducing motor vehicle crash fatalities. Evidence supports their role in lowering fatal crashes, but more research is needed for overall crash reduction.
This article reviews the effectiveness of primary enforcement seatbelt laws in reducing injuries from motor vehicle crashes. Primary enforcement laws increase seatbelt use and reduce fatalities more effectively than secondary laws.
This article examines laws requiring vaccinations for high-risk populations, emphasizing their role in preventing disease and public health challenges. The evidence regarding their effectiveness remains uncertain.
This article reviews the effectiveness of raising alcohol taxes to reduce consumption, showing that increased taxes lead to a decrease in alcohol use, contributing to public health improvements.
