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Abell Reports are commissioned reports by subject matter experts, academics, and investigative journalists that provide studies of selected issues on the public agenda.
These projects – undertaken with grant funding by academics and nonprofit research and advocacy organizations – advance learning on issues key to Baltimore City.
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A reflection on the promising new approaches and new resources that have been brought to bear in the last decade.
Recent changes to state funding have reignited conversations among Maryland corrections leaders about expanding and strengthening electronic monitoring (EM) and pretrial services. This report summarizes key findings from the Justice Policy Institute’s research into EM as well as best practices.
Racial bias in home appraising can harm individuals by making home purchases more expensive or refinancing unattainable, but when compounded on the community level, it can have profound impacts on minority communities’ ability to build wealth. Using newly available federal data, this report finds evidence of systemic appraisal bias that undervalues homes in predominantly Black communities in Baltimore City and the surrounding counties.
The Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Policy and Research, with support from Abell and others, analyzed 15 years of data to determine the impacts of law enforcement and public health interventions designed to reduce gun violence in Baltimore City.
A review of recent alcohol and cigarette taxes shows that these policies work to improve health and increase state revenue.
Exploring the growth of hemp and its associated industries in the United States and Ukraine.
Reviewing lessons learned, considering best practices, and exploring the path forward.
A philanthropy-enabled partnership to finance change in reform-resistant areas of social need.
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