Local Immigration Enforcement Was Supposed to Make Communities Safer—It Made Them More Violent Instead
Partnerships with ICE only increase residents’ risk for violent victimization, especially among Latinos.
States With Abortion Bans Continue to Rank Among Worst for Child Well-Being
In addition, the number of abortions in the United States increased by 11% from 2020 to 2023, despite more state restrictions
Who Cares for the Caregivers?
Policy changes could reduce the disproportionate burden of care work on American women, researchers said.
What Are the Challenges to Conducting Abortion-Related Research in the United States?
Two years after the Dobbs decision, researchers are using innovative methods to answer questions about women’s reproductive health.
PRB Africa Highlights the Importance of Youth in Sustainable Development Work
Africa's development landscape is marked by a significant lack of representation from young professionals, said PRB's Africa Director
A Patchwork of Access: Self-Managed Medication Abortion in Post-Roe America
Research shows that self-managed medication abortion accessed through online telehealth is medically safe and effective, but prospective patients face a complex web of barriers.
The West Bank and Gaza: A Population Profile
What do data tell us about the people who live in Gaza and the West Bank?
A Shift in Hunger: U.S. Food Policy and What We Learned From the Pandemic
Food insecurity rates increased as pandemic-backed support came to a halt.
Is Your Child Misbehaving? Try Reasoning With Them
Explaining why a behavior is wrong is the least harmful form of discipline for a young child’s development, new analysis suggests
Why Better Care Policies Matter for Gender Equality and the Economy
This International Women’s Day, we’re looking at the impact of unpaid care work on women and girls and the global economy—and how PRB and CREG are helping address this urgent issue.