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Catherine Sirois is a Researcher at Brown University, affiliated with the Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs. Her work focuses on state governance of marginalized groups, particularly low-income Black and Brown communities, exploring intersections of poverty, punishment, and urban inequality. She holds a Ph.D. in Sociology from Stanford University (2023), an M.A. from Stanford (2017), and a B.A. from Harvard (2010).
- Education: Ph.D. Sociology (Stanford, 2023)
- M.A. Sociology (Stanford, 2017)
- B.A. Sociology (Harvard, 2010)
Her research examines crossover youth governance, effects of incarceration on families, and restrictive policies on immigrant communities. Methodologically, she employs ethnography, interviews, and causal inference techniques. Recent work includes a book project on interlocking state institutions and a study on post-prison reintegration.
Her publications analyze criminal justice, health disparities, and immigration law impacts. She has contributed to journals like the American Sociological Review and Social Science & Medicine.
Advising and grants: No formal advisees listed. Her work is supported by interdisciplinary collaborations, including projects with Bruce Western and Anthony Braga.
Labs/Teams: Engaged with Watson Institute research groups focused on urban inequality and policy analysis.
