This article explores how vaccination requirements for child care, school, and college attendance increase vaccination rates and decrease vaccine-preventable diseases, supported by systematic evidence.

This article reviews ignition interlock programs aimed at reducing drunk-driving recidivism. While short-term effectiveness is noted, further research is needed to confirm its impact on reducing recidivism and improving public health outcomes.

This article reviews evidence on the effectiveness of court-mandated batterer intervention programs (BIPs) in reducing domestic violence recidivism, highlighting methodological concerns and inconsistent results.

This article reviews the effectiveness of hot spot policing in reducing violent crime. It highlights evidence from systematic reviews showing significant crime reduction through focused law enforcement strategies.

This article discusses kinship care for maltreated children, highlighting legal policies and evidence supporting better outcomes for children in kinship care compared to non-kinship care placements.

This article explores how community-level urban design and land use policies, including zoning changes, can promote physical activity by improving access to walking and biking infrastructure, supporting healthier behaviors.

This article evaluates the effectiveness of bicycle helmet laws in reducing head injuries and fatalities, showing significant increases in helmet use and a reduction in head injuries as a result of the laws.

This article evaluates Child Access Prevention (CAP) laws for firearms, which impose penalties for unsafe storage. Current evidence remains insufficient to validate CAP laws as public health interventions to reduce gun-related injuries and deaths.

This article discusses the effectiveness of cigarette excise taxes in reducing tobacco use and associated harms, highlighting systematic reviews showing decreased consumption due to price increases.

This article highlights evidence linking the Minimum Legal Drinking Age of 21 to reductions in alcohol consumption and alcohol-related crashes, showcasing it as a key public health intervention.

This article highlights evidence linking the Minimum Legal Drinking Age of 21 to reductions in alcohol consumption and alcohol-related crashes, showcasing it as a key public health intervention.

This article demonstrates that enhanced enforcement of seatbelt laws is an effective public health intervention, increasing seatbelt use and reducing both fatal and nonfatal injuries associated with traffic accidents.

This article evaluates the effectiveness of community water fluoridation (CWF) in reducing tooth decay in children, showing a 30-50% reduction in dental caries. CWF is endorsed as a cost-effective, safe intervention for oral health.

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 examines the negative impact of juvenile offenders being transferred to adult criminal courts, showing increased recidivism, violence, and mental health issues among youth processed in adult systems.