New Report: Incarceration and Recidivism: Lessons from Abroad
NEWPORT, R.I. — Locking up the same people over and over again points to failures in the American penal system.
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National Cybersecurity Framework — Can Standards of Best Practices Drive Organizational Decision-Making with Regards to Cybersecurity?
Critical systems–the majority of which are owned and operated by the private sector–are increasingly vulnerable to cyber attacks that could
Read MoreBetter Places, Better Economy
Galleries, theaters, festivals and concerts make places better – and make their economies better as a result. This was one
Read MoreThe Newport Daily News: “The Arts Make $ense”
NEWPORT, R.I. – The Newport Daily News featured an article on “The Arts: A Driving Force in Rhode Island’s economy,” a discussion panel held on how
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Upcoming Roundtable: Addiction
The Pell Center for International Relations and Public Policy will sponsor a roundtable discussion focusing on the U.S. prison system
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Upcoming Panel Discussion: Rhetoric of the Affordable Care Act
The Affordable Care Act (aka Obamacare) has proven to be one of the most controversial pieces of national legislation passed
Read MoreScreening of American Addict
As part of Story in the Public Square program, the Pell Center is hosting a documentary screening of American Addict followed by a discussion
Read MoreStudent filmmakers invited to submit project addressing child poverty and vie for $1,000 prize
NEWPORT, R.I. – High school and undergraduate college students are being challenged to address the pressing issue of childhood poverty
Read MorePaving the way
A couple weeks ago, some of the most important economic movers and shakers in Rhode Island gathered to listen to
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