Aaron Gottlieb

Aaron Gottlieb is an Assistant Professor at the Jane Addams College of Social Work, University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC). His research focuses on reducing the punitiveness of the criminal-legal system, examining policy and practice changes to mitigate its impacts. He is actively engaged in community oversight initiatives, including Chicago’s Police Use of Force Work Group and a civilian oversight ordinance to enhance community input in public safety decisions.

His scholarship has been published in academic journals and cited by major media outlets like the New York Times and Atlantic. Gottlieb advocates for systemic reforms to address over-punitive policies, blending academic research with practical community engagement.

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