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justice reform

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The red-brick facade of the Madras High Court in Chennai

Political ScienceMay 11, 20266 min read

What a Crime Statistic Cannot Tell You

Registered atrocity cases against Dalits rose sharply in Tamil Nadu between 2019 and 2023. The number matters—but it cannot, by itself, tell us whether violence, reporting, registration, or all three changed.

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Tiers of empty cells in a disused prison block

Behavioral ScienceJanuary 18, 202625 min read

Are We Punishing Crime or Just Performing Justice?

Modern justice systems prioritize downstream punishment over upstream prevention, a strategy that consistently fails. This piece examines why societies invest in reactive measures rather than addressing root causes of harm.

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