We use administrative data from Washington State to perform a large-scale analysis of the impact of family formation on … crime. Our estimates indicate that pregnancy triggers sharp declines in arrests rivaling any known intervention, supporting … birth. Men show a sustained 20 percent decline in crime that begins at pregnancy, although arrests for domestic violence …

consequences of joint custody laws for families in such areas as family formation, labor force participation, suicide, domestic …

', criminologists and family researchers have found the familial context to be at the core of many forms of crime and violence. Family … members often find themselves as victims of crime and violence, often perpetrated by yet another family member. The unique … behaviors are often unreported and even concealed. Even beyond the family, crime and criminal behavior can often directly impact …