Examining State Firearm Prohibitor Laws and Employment Exemptions That Regulate Intimate Partner Violence Perpetrators in the United States: A Brief Report
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 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 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 impact of coercive tuberculosis control measures, including detention, on public health. Evidence is insufficient to conclude that detention improves population health.
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 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 reviews the enforcement of occupational safety laws in the U.S. through inspections and penalties. Studies show mixed evidence on their long-term effectiveness in reducing workplace injuries and illnesses, urging more research.
This article examines the legal mechanisms promoting mixed-income housing developments and their potential to address affordable housing shortages, though evidence on public health impact remains insufficient.
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 evaluates graduated driver licensing laws, highlighting strong evidence that these programs effectively reduce motor vehicle crashes among inexperienced drivers, particularly teens.
This article explores rental assistance and voucher programs, highlighting evidence of their effectiveness in improving housing quality, safety, and public health outcomes for low-income households.
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 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 highlights strategies for public health leaders to craft persuasive messages appealing to diverse moral foundations and millennials, ensuring the future of public health workforces.
This dataset shows key features of the federal SSI program for children with disabilities (1996–2018), highlighting its role in assisting low-income families caring for severely disabled children.