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RAND work on public safety issues ranges from policing and prisons to violent crime and the illegal drug trade, as well as homeland security and emergency preparedness. RAND research helps inform policy debates that are often riddled with arguments driven not by evidence but by emotion and ideology.

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May 27, 2026

AI and Adolescent Mental Health

AI chatbots are becoming a go-to source of mental health support for young people. RAND’s Ryan McBain examines both the promise and the risks of this growing trend.
Research

May 5, 2026

Force Multipliers in the Americas: Harnessing Security Force Assistance to Bolster Homeland Defense and U.S. Strategic Objectives in Latin America

In this report, the authors outline potential ways to harness the full potential of U.S. Department of War security force assistance activities in Latin America.
Research

May 1, 2026

State Tele-Buprenorphine Prescribing Policies by Medical Professional Type

Systematic legal mapping of all 50 states finds wide variation in tele-buprenorphine policy support for Medicaid enrollees, with six states prohibiting virtual OUD care and NPs and PAs facing greater barriers than physicians.
Research Summary

Apr 30, 2026

Beyond Incarceration: How Breaking Barriers Is Building Pathways to Housing and Employment in Los Angeles

This brief describes results from an evaluation of Breaking Barriers, a program in Los Angeles County that helps justice-involved individuals and families secure stable housing and employment.
Research

Apr 30, 2026

Breaking Barriers Rapid Rehousing Program for Justice-Involved Individuals in Los Angeles County: Local Evaluation Report

Justice-involved individuals often face significant challenges securing stable housing and employment. The authors of this report examine a program designed to help justice-involved individuals improve housing and employment outcomes.
Press

Apr 29, 2026

Hoosiers Spend an Estimated $1.8 Billion a Year on Cannabis

Two new RAND studies examine cannabis use, spending, enforcement, and policy options in Indiana, one of the few states where cannabis remains fully illegal, even for medical purposes.
Research

Apr 29, 2026

Contextual Determinants of the Implementation of a Mental Health Diversion Policy in California: Lessons Learned From Local Implementation Partners

Qualitative assessment of nine California counties finds that standardizing mental health diversion processes facilitates implementation, while prosecutor concerns and public safety perceptions pose barriers.
Research

Apr 29, 2026

Considering the Consequences of Changing Cannabis Policy in Indiana

This report presents educational information and insights for those who are evaluating Indiana's cannabis policies or considering potential alternatives.
Research

Apr 29, 2026

Indiana's Cannabis Landscape

This report presents educational information and insights for those who are evaluating Indiana's cannabis policies or considering potential alternatives.
Commentary

Apr 27, 2026

Psychedelics, Policy, and Public Opinion: Q&A with Beau Kilmer

Beau Kilmer oversees RAND's research on psychedelic use and policy which informs conversations on the topic and helps decisionmakers think through all the different policy options and to understand the potential trade-offs.
Research

Apr 27, 2026

Agricultural Security Considerations for the U.S. Corn Belt: Reviewing Key Threats and Mitigation Strategies for Bioresiliency

The authors examine key threat categories to the agricultural industries of the U.S. Corn Belt and identify proactive and integrated approaches to safeguarding U.S. crop production against emerging biological, environmental, and societal risks.
Project

Apr 23, 2026

Evaluating the Drug Strategy Investment in Treatment and Recovery (D-SITAR)

RAND Europe evaluated the first three years of the 'From Harm to Hope' drug strategy treatment and recovery portfolio in England.

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