Ariel Alvarez

Ariel Alvarez is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science and Law at Montclair State University's College of Humanities and Social Sciences. His research focuses on Constitutional Law and leveraging litigation to enhance accountability in public child welfare systems. He holds a B.A. from Kean University, M.A. and Ph.D. from Rutgers University, and a J.D. from St. Thomas University School of Law.

Dr. Alvarez's work emphasizes legal strategies for systemic reform in child welfare institutions, aiming to improve transparency and responsibility through judicial mechanisms.