polls
A comprehensive list of our polls.
Americans Do Not Trust the Legal System
Harris Interactive, June 27, 2005
A new survey commissioned by Common Good and conducted by Harris Interactive among American adults has found that only 16 percent of those surveyed trust the legal system to defend them against baseless claims. Fifty-four percent do not trust the legal system, and 30 percent are not sure.
Majority of Americans Support Creating Special Health Courts
Harris Interactive, June 14, 2004
According to a new national survey conducted by Harris Interactive and commissioned by Common Good, nearly 2 out of every 3 Americans (62%) favor having medical malpractice cases decided by special health courts, which would be presided over by medical professionals and experts.
Teaching Interrupted: Do Discipline Policies in Today's Public Schools Foster the Common Good?
Public Agenda, May 1, 2004
A poll conducted by Public Agenda and commissioned by Common Good found that discipline in America's public schools is falling victim to "a culture of challenge and second guessing." Teachers told Public Agenda about a "tyranny of the few," armed with the possibility of a lawsuit, undermining their ability to maintain order in the classroom.
Defensive Teaching in Our Public Schools
Harris Interactive, March 24, 2004
A survey by Harris Interactive® of public school teachers and principals throughout the nation has found that more than three-quarters of those surveyed--82 percent of teachers and 77 percent of principals--agree that the current legal climate has created a phenomenon that could be called “defensive teaching”--meaning that their decisions are motivated by a desire to avoid legal challenges. And the threat of lawsuits has become pronounced: 62 percent of principals surveyed said that they have been threatened with a legal challenge by parents.
"I'm Calling My Lawyer": How Litigation, Due Process and Other Regulatory Requirements Are Affecting Public Education
Public Agenda, November 1, 2003
Pilot study found that "for many principals and superintendents, avoiding lawsuits and fulfilling regulatory and due process requirements is a time-consuming and often frustrating part of the job."
Fear of Litigation: The Impact on Medicine
Harris Interactive, April 11, 2002
Concerns about liability are influencing medical decision-making on many levels. From the increased ordering of tests, medications, referrals, and procedures to increased paperwork and reluctance to offer off-duty medical assistance, the impact of the fear of litigation is far-reaching and profound.
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