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Meredith GreifView profile

Academic

• Homelessness
• Housing Policy
• Urban Inequality
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Meredith Greif is an Assistant Research Professor of Sociology at Johns Hopkins University, specializing in the intersection of race, space, and housing. Her work examines systemic inequities in housing policy and their impacts on marginalized communities, particularly through the lens of landlord-tenant dynamics and urban housing crises. Education: PhD in Sociology from Pennsylvania State University. Her research focuses on homelessness, urban inequality, racial stratification, and mental health, with a particular emphasis on how housing insecurity perpetuates racial and economic disparities. She has published extensively on topics including administrative burdens in housing voucher programs, unintended consequences of tenant protection laws, and global urban health challenges in contexts like Accra and Nairobi. Her 2022 book Collateral Damages: Landlords and the Urban Housing Crisis analyzes how legal systems fail vulnerable renters and exacerbate urban crises. Current research explores neighborhood satisfaction, mental health outcomes linked to housing instability, and racial segregation mechanisms in housing markets. Key themes in her work include policy evaluation, structural inequality, and interdisciplinary approaches to urban studies. No specific grants or advising roles are detailed in the provided materials.

Mira EdmondsView profile

Assistant Clinical Professor

• Indigent Criminal Defense
• Decarceration
• Prisoner Reentry
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Mira Edmonds serves as Clinical Assistant Professor of Law and Director of the Juvenile Justice Clinic at the University of Michigan School of Law, with additional appointments in the Pediatric Advocacy Clinic and Civil-Criminal Litigation Clinic. Her work centers on holistic advocacy and community lawyering within public interest legal frameworks. Her academic credentials include: Brown University, BA, magna cum laude Harvard University, JD Edmonds' research and practice focus on systemic inequities in criminal justice systems, specifically indigent defense, decarceration strategies, and prisoner reentry challenges. She simultaneously addresses housing justice through analysis of the affordable housing crisis, tenants' rights enforcement, and homelessness prevention frameworks. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges legal theory with community-based advocacy to dismantle structural barriers faced by marginalized populations. Recent scholarship reveals consistent thematic concentration on criminal record relief mechanisms, narrative deconstruction of 'violent offender' labels, and healthcare access restoration for formerly incarcerated individuals. These works demonstrate empirical rigor through survey methodologies while advocating for policy shifts toward restorative justice models. Her professional recognition includes: 2025 Teaching Award from Michigan Law students Friedman Fellowship at The George Washington University Law School Through clinical supervision in juvenile justice, pediatric advocacy, and civil-criminal litigation contexts, Edmonds mentors law students in direct representation of vulnerable clients while navigating complex intersections of housing instability, criminal legal involvement, and healthcare access. Her clinics operate as interdisciplinary incubators for innovative public interest lawyering methodologies. She leads the Juvenile Justice Clinic as its director while maintaining active roles in the Pediatric Advocacy Clinic and Civil-Criminal Litigation Clinic, fostering collaborative teams that integrate legal services with social work frameworks to address clients' multifaceted needs within systemic inequity contexts.

Elizabeth BrownView profile

Associate Professor

• Law and Society
• Moral Politics
• Public Opinion
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Elizabeth Brown is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of Massachusetts Boston, where she has served since 2014 after previously teaching in Niagara University's Criminology and Criminal Justice department. Born in Senegal, Zaire (now DRC), and Bangladesh, she attended high school in Amherst, MA and holds a B.A. in Psychology from Tufts University (2000) and a Ph.D. in Criminal Justice from SUNY Albany (2009). Her educational background includes: B.A. in Psychology, Tufts University, 2000 Ph.D. in Criminal Justice, State University of New York at Albany, 2009 Dr. Brown's research expertise spans law and society, moral politics, and the social determinants of public opinion regarding crime and justice. She investigates punishment mechanisms, societal precarity, and U.S. state-level penal policy evolution, with current work examining how meritocratic beliefs and personal economic insecurity shape public perceptions of social class. Her scholarship reveals deep engagement with the moral and political foundations of punitive attitudes in American society. Analysis of her 15 publications (2009-2025) demonstrates consistent focus on criminological methodology and public opinion dynamics. She employs experimental designs and longitudinal analysis to study collateral consequences, gun ownership metrics, and political rhetoric's impact on crime control policies. Key trends include historical examination of presidential platforms (1968-2020), racial bias in punitive views (1974-2014), and economic influences on incarceration during the Great Recession. Information regarding Dr. Brown's graduate student mentoring, grant funding, laboratory affiliations, or research teams is not documented in the available sources.

James CloyneView profile

Professor

• Empirical Macroeconomics
• Monetary Economics
• Fiscal Policy
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James Cloyne is Professor of Economics at the University of California, Davis, and a Research Associate of the NBER, Research Fellow at CEPR, IFS and CESifo. He joined UC Davis in 2016 after five years as Senior Research Economist at the Bank of England and earlier roles as economic policy adviser at the UK Cabinet Office. Education: Ph.D. in Economics, University College London, 2011 MSc (Distinction) in Economics, University College London, 2005 B.A. (Honours) in Philosophy, Politics & Economics, Keble College, University of Oxford, 2004 Research focus: Empirical macroeconomics, monetary and fiscal policy transmission, household and corporate finance, and economic history. His work combines narrative identification, micro-level administrative data and modern macro-econometric techniques to quantify how taxes, interest rates and house prices affect households, firms and aggregate activity. Recent publications analyse the efficacy of tax changes at the zero lower bound, the distributional consequences of corporate tax reforms, and the role of mortgage market notches in identifying intertemporal substitution elasticities. A recurrent theme is the interaction between household debt and macroeconomic stabilization policies. Awards & recognition: Economic Journal Referee Prize, Royal Economic Society, 2013 Distinguished Young Affiliate Prize, CESifo Institute, 2011 Outstanding Teaching Award, UCL (2007-2011, multiple years) W.M. Gorman Scholarship, UCL, 2005 At UC Davis he teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in macroeconomics, monetary and fiscal policy, and quantitative macro analysis. He maintains active research grants and collaborative projects with the NBER, CEPR, IFS and CESifo networks, but no doctoral advisees are listed in the supplied material.

Nick PetersenView profile

Associate Professor

• Racial-Ethnic Inequalities
• Criminal Courts
• Pretrial Detention
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Nick Petersen is an Associate Professor of Sociology & Criminology at the University of Miami's College of Arts and Sciences, with a secondary appointment at the Miller School of Medicine. His research centers on racial-ethnic disparities in criminal justice systems, spanning pretrial detention, prosecutorial charging, and sentencing outcomes. Focus on capital and non-capital cases across individual and neighborhood levels Examines collateral consequences of criminal justice contact Investigates progressive prosecutor impacts on incarceration and crime trends Recent studies analyze spatial-racial disparities in California death sentencing , bi-partisan support for bail reforms , and trauma's effects on neural networks . Collaborative work with scholars like Stacie St. Louis and Ojmarrh Mitchell employs advanced statistical methods such as propensity-score regression and difference-in-differences models. His research reveals systemic patterns of racial bias in drug charging trajectories and geographic variations in death penalty applications . Secondary work in neuroscience explores functional mediation of traumatic responses despite preserved structural integrity in the default mode network.

Larry SchwartztolView profile

Academic

• Democracy
• Voting Rights
• Civil Rights
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Larry Schwartztol is Professor of Practice at Harvard Law School and faculty director of the Democracy and Rule of Law Clinic. He teaches courses in civil procedure, presidential elections, and legal tools for protecting democracy. His career spans government service, public interest litigation, and academic scholarship. Education: B.A. in Philosophy, University of Chicago, 2001 J.D., Yale Law School, 2005 Larry Schwartztol's research focuses on democracy, voting rights, civil rights, anti-discrimination law, and federal civil procedure. His work explores constitutional foundations of election law, the role of courts in protecting democratic integrity, and mechanisms to prevent partisan manipulation of electoral processes. He has written extensively on the Electoral Count Reform Act, constitutional amendments, and racial justice in the criminal justice system. His recent publications, including in the Vanderbilt Law Review , Lawfare , The Atlantic , and The Hill , reflect a consistent theme: strengthening democratic institutions through legal reform, professionalized election administration, and robust judicial oversight. His scholarship analyzes the constitutional authority of Congress in electoral matters and advocates for depoliticizing election administration. Scientific Awards: No awards listed in the provided text. Larry Schwartztol has advised and collaborated with major civil rights and democracy organizations. He served as counsel at Protect Democracy, Executive Director of the Criminal Justice Policy Program at Harvard Law School, staff attorney at the ACLU’s Racial Justice Program, and Liman Fellow at the Brennan Center for Justice. He clerked for Judge Harry T. Edwards on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit. There is no mention of specific grants, but his work suggests engagement with institutional and policy-level advocacy. He has not publicly listed advisees or students in the provided materials. Labs, Teams, and Clinics: Democracy and Rule of Law Clinic (Faculty Director), Harvard Law School Former member of the Biden Administration’s White House Counsel’s Office Former counsel at Protect Democracy Former staff attorney, ACLU Racial Justice Program

Heidi GilchristView profile

Professor

• National Security Law
• Human Rights Law
• Civil Rights Law
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Heidi Gilchrist is a Professor of Legal Writing and Co-Director of the Legal Research and Writing program at Brooklyn Law School, where she has been a faculty member since fall 2015. She teaches the Social Justice Gateway of Legal Writing and a seminar on National Security & Human Rights. Her educational background includes a B.A. from Yale University and a J.D. from Columbia Law School, where she was a Kent Scholar and an Articles/Submissions Editor at the Journal of Transnational Law. After Yale, she was awarded a Fulbright Scholarship to study Arabic literature and Islamic law in Damascus, Syria. Professor Gilchrist’s research focuses on national security law and its intersection with civil rights and human rights. Her work appears in major law reviews and public legal commentary platforms such as The Washington Post, Just Security, and Jurist. She has written extensively on universal jurisdiction, security clearance procedures, higher education as a human right, and the legal treatment of terrorism-related offenses. Her recent publications reflect a strong trend toward interdisciplinary legal scholarship, combining international law, human rights, and national security with procedural and evidentiary issues in both civil and criminal contexts. Themes of justice, equity, and legal accountability recur across her work. Fulbright Scholarship to study Arabic literature and Islamic law in Damascus, Syria Kent Scholar at Columbia Law School Before entering academia, Professor Gilchrist served as an analyst at the CIA and as a liaison to the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force in New York City. She also practiced law at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton, focusing on securities and international law, and clerked for Judge Robert P. Patterson in the Southern District of New York. She is proficient in Arabic, Italian, and French. She has advised on legal writing pedagogy and scholarship development, though no formal advisees are listed. She has contributed to legal treatises on electronic evidence and privacy law. She is actively engaged in the Legal Writing Program at Brooklyn Law School, contributing to curriculum development and student mentorship in foundational legal skills.

Douglas EvansView profile

Professor

• Criminal Stigmatization
• Barriers to Reentry
• Familial Consequences of Incarceration
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Douglas Evans is a Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Fairleigh Dickinson University (FDU) , with appointments in the Social Sciences and History division. He maintains active research and teaching programs focusing on criminal stigmatization, reentry challenges, and mass incarceration impacts. His work spans collaborations with correctional facilities and policy analysis initiatives. PhD in Criminal Justice from Indiana University BA in Criminal Justice from Indiana University Evans’ research portfolio examines: Racial and social class impacts on criminal justice system contact Correctional education programs and their efficacy Stigma management for justice-involved populations Quasi-experimental evaluations of alternative sentencing The 15 most recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on criminal stigma across multiple domains including: Dating app discrimination against justice-involved individuals College admission barriers for formerly incarcerated persons Housing discrimination studies Sex offender registration impacts Prison design effects Victim/perpetrator identity dynamics Evans teaches both traditional university courses and prison-based college programs through partnerships like: Hudson Link for Higher Education (Sing Sing and Taconic Correctional Facilities) NJSTEP Consortium (Northern State Prison and East Jersey State Prison) His methodological approach emphasizes quasi-experimental designs and audit research methods to measure systemic discrimination patterns in education, housing, and relationship contexts.

• Political Theory
• Public Law
• American Politics
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Briana McGinnis serves as Associate Professor of Political Science at the College of Charleston, holding a Ph.D. in Government from Georgetown University and a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Wisconsin. Her office is located in J.C. Long Building, Room 225 at 9 Liberty Street, with contact email mcginnisbl@cofc.edu (pronouns: She/Her/Hers). Education: Ph.D. in Government, Georgetown University B.A. in Political Science, University of Wisconsin Specializing in political theory, McGinnis examines inclusion/exclusion dynamics, political community formation, exile, and criminalization within liberal democracies. Her public law research analyzes First Amendment jurisprudence, civil liberties, and immigration policy through frameworks of American political development, radical theory, and democratic citizenship. Current teaching includes courses on political thought, civil liberties, and exile politics. Recent publications (2017-2023) reveal consistent focus on citizenship boundaries and punitive systems. Her work interrogates how exile functions as political expulsion, challenges disenfranchisement through collateral consequences, and proposes prison education as democratic solidarity practice. Key themes connect mass incarceration to citizenship erosion and explore exile as alternative to traditional punishment paradigms. McGinnis has mentored undergraduate researchers including Kaitlyn Victoria (co-author on prison education research), though formal graduate advising isn't documented. No major research grants are referenced in available materials.

Sadé LindsayView profile

Assistant Professor

• Criminal Justice Policy
• Punishment
• Racial Inequality
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Sadé Lindsay is an Assistant Professor of Public Policy and Sociology at Cornell University, affiliated with the College of Arts and Sciences. Her work bridges criminal justice, public policy, and racial inequality, focusing on systemic consequences of incarceration and policy reform. Education: The Ohio State University (BA, MA, PhD) Her research examines how criminal justice policies—such as drug laws, collateral sanctions, and prison education programs—shape racial disparities in social mobility, employment, and health equity. She employs mixed-method approaches, including qualitative analysis of institutional practices and quantitative studies of state-level policy impacts. Recent publications in Criminology and Social Problems explore: Racialized labor market outcomes for formerly incarcerated individuals Media framing of mass violence through racial lenses Intersectional risks for LGBTQ+ and trans prisoners She has been recognized with awards from the American Sociological Association, American Society of Criminology, and Society for the Study of Social Problems. Supported by grants from the National Science Foundation, National Institute of Justice, and Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Lindsay also serves as a W.E.B. Du Bois Fellow and Health Equity Scholar.

Terry-Ann CraigieView profile

Associate Professor

• Mass Incarceration
• Criminal Justice Reform
• Race and Gender Discrimination
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Terry-Ann Craigie is an Associate Professor of Economics at Smith College and an Economics Fellow at the Brennan Center for Justice at New York University School of Law. She has held visiting roles at the Data Science Initiative, Population Studies and Training Center (PSTC), Urban Institute, University of Michigan, University of Wisconsin-Madison, and Princeton University as a postdoctoral research associate. Research interests: Mass incarceration, criminal justice reform, race and gender discrimination, family formation, and child wellbeing. Her work examines social and economic inequities affecting vulnerable populations, with current projects focusing on collateral consequences of incarceration and criminal justice reform. Supported by the Annie E. Casey Foundation and published in journals like Oxford Development Studies , Review of Black Political Economy , and Journal of Ethnicity in Criminal Justice . Awards: Self-Sufficiency Research Clearinghouse (SSRC) Emerging Scholar (2013). Presented research at national conferences and research seminars, including The White House.

Thomas J. MowenView profile

Associate Professor

• Effects of punishment and policing on youth and families
• School discipline and security measures
• Incarceration impacts on family dynamics
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Thomas J. Mowen is an Associate Professor of Sociology at Bowling Green State University (BGSU), within the College of Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on the effects of punishment and policing on youth and families, with a particular emphasis on the school-to-prison pipeline, incarceration impacts, and life-course criminology. He holds a PhD in Sociology from the University of Delaware, complemented by a MA and BS in Sociology from the University of Louisville. Dr. Mowen’s work explores the interplay between criminal justice systems and societal structures, including how school security measures and discipline policies disproportionately affect marginalized communities. His studies also investigate reentry experiences, family dynamics post-incarceration, and the role of social support in reducing recidivism. He employs both quantitative and mixed-methods approaches, frequently analyzing longitudinal datasets like the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth (NLSY) and Add Health data. His research highlights critical issues such as the medicalization of pain leading to criminalization, the protective and criminogenic roles of peers during reentry, and the mental health consequences of violent victimization post-release. He also examines societal behaviors during crises, such as pandemic-driven changes in college students’ lifestyles. Though no specific awards or grants are listed, his publications reflect a commitment to addressing systemic inequities in criminal justice and education systems. His work bridges sociological theory with applied research, offering insights into policy reforms to mitigate the collateral consequences of punitive measures.

Anna HaskinsView profile

Associate Professor

• Stratification and Inequality
• Sociology of Education
• Social Consequences of Mass Incarceration
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Anna Haskins is an Andrew V. Tackes Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of Notre Dame. Her research focuses on the interplay between social institutions—particularly the criminal legal system, education system, and family dynamics—in shaping social stratification and inequality. She has conducted extensive work with the Future of Families & Child Wellbeing Study, examining educational outcomes, intergenerational impacts, and racial disparities. Her recent projects explore how schools engage with system-involved families and the role of college-in-prison programs. Dr. Haskins is a former elementary school teacher and has been funded by the William T. Grant Foundation, Ford Foundation, and National Science Foundation. She currently serves as co-investigator for the Future of Families Study and co-editor of the Sociology of Education journal. Education: No formal education details provided in the text. Known to have prior experience as an elementary school teacher. Research Interests: Dr. Haskins' work centers on stratification and inequality , sociology of education , and the social consequences of mass incarceration . She investigates how incarceration histories affect children’s educational trajectories and family well-being, emphasizing race and urban contexts. Her studies highlight systemic barriers faced by marginalized communities and advocate for interdisciplinary interventions. Articles & Trends: Her publications (2017–2023) consistently address incarceration’s collateral consequences, particularly on children’s schooling and family stability. Recent work emphasizes racialized constraints in educational access and policy reforms to mitigate institutional harms. Earlier studies explored school mobility, cognitive development impacts, and neighborhood effects. Grants & Awards: Funded by major institutions but no explicit awards listed. Active in securing grants for interdisciplinary research and interventions targeting incarcerated parents’ families. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with the Future of Families Study and co-edits the Sociology of Education . Engaged with researchers in criminology, education policy, and child welfare to advance systemic solutions.

James FrankView profile

Professor

• Police Behavior
• Officer Decision Making
• Citizen Attitudes Toward Police
• +6 more

James Frank is a Professor in the School of Criminal Justice at the University of Cincinnati. He holds a Ph.D. from Michigan State University (1993), a J.D. from Ohio Northern University (1977), and earlier degrees from the University of Cincinnati. His research focuses on police behavior, officer decision-making, citizen attitudes toward policing, sentencing disparities, and wrongful conviction. Frank has led numerous federally and state-funded projects examining technology in policing, officer recruitment, and community strategies. Education: Ph.D., Criminal Justice and Criminology (Michigan State University, 1993) J.D. (Ohio Northern University College of Law, 1977) M.S., Criminal Justice (University of Cincinnati, 1983) B.A., American History (University of Cincinnati, 1974) Research Interests: Dr. Frank’s work addresses systemic challenges in policing, including racial disparities in traffic stops, the impact of non-emergency call systems, and the implementation of problem-solving strategies. His studies also explore juror understanding of death penalty instructions and collateral consequences of convictions. He has published widely in journals like Justice Quarterly , Police Quarterly , and Criminology and Public Policy . Grants & Awards: Frank has secured over $3 million in grants from agencies like the National Institute of Justice and U.S. Department of Justice. Notable honors include the 2011 Michigan State University Alumni Wall of Fame and the 1997 University of Cincinnati Faculty Achievement Award. Service & Leadership: He served as President of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (2013) and held editorial roles at Police Quarterly and Policing: An International Journal . His service spans university committees, professional organizations, and criminal justice policy advisory roles.

Kevin R. JohnsonView profile

Professor

• Immigration Law
• Civil Rights
• Critical Race Theory
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Kevin R. Johnson serves as Dean and Mabie-Apallas Professor of Public Interest Law at the UC Davis School of Law, concurrently holding a Professorship in Chicana/o Studies. He joined UC Davis Law in 1989, becoming Associate Dean in 1998 and Dean in 2008. His academic career is distinguished by teaching in immigration law, civil procedure, and Critical Race Theory, earning a Distinguished Teaching Award in 1993. Johnson’s research focuses on immigration law, civil rights, and border policy, with notable publications including How Did You Get to Be Mexican? (1999) and Immigration Law and the US-Mexico Border (2011). He blogs at ImmigrationProf and regularly contributes to national media discussions on immigration issues. Education: A.B. in Economics (UC Berkeley, Phi Beta Kappa), J.D. magna cum laude from Harvard Law School (Harvard Law Review editor). Professional service includes board roles with Legal Services of Northern California and MALDEF, leadership in the AALS, and American Law Institute membership. Johnson has received over 20 major awards, including the Hispanic National Bar Association Professor of the Year (2006) and National Association of Chicana and Chicano Studies Scholar of the Year (2008). His work bridges legal scholarship with social justice advocacy, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to systemic inequality.