Julie A. Beck

Julie A. Beck is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology at California State University, East Bay. Her research focuses on the politicization of parole policies, particularly during California's 'get-tough-on-crime' era. She employs content analysis of prison letters to expose systemic issues in parole denials and critiques state actors' use of crime discourse to justify punitive measures. Her work challenges conventional narratives of criminality and highlights concerns over due process and human rights.

Dr. Beck’s office is located in MI 3089, and she holds regular office hours on Thursdays and Fridays from 10:00 am to 11:30 am, or by appointment. Her research underscores the intersection of politics, criminal justice, and social justice, with implications for prison reform and legal equity.