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Features research and scholarship from the academic community at John Jay College of Criminal Justice. Engages with events and issues of interest to the same.
New York City
Joined August 2012
Creating real social change is possible if we rethink our approach. 📘 Somebody Should Do Something (@mitpress ), co-authored by John Jay College Professor & Chair of Philosophy Michael Brownstein, is now available for pre-order:
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Congrats to Dr. Virginia Diaz-Mendoza, Assistant Professor of Education & Justice at John Jay College on receiving a Fulbright Specialist Award! She’ll partner with Enseña Ecuador Foundation to advance social work education and foster global collaboration.
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RT @dataforjustice: 📣Version 2.0 of The New York City Jail Population Tracker is here! . What’s new? ⬇️.⁃ New pretrial detention tab;.⁃ Upd….
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Dr. Jeffrey A. Butts, Director of the Research and Evaluation Center at John Jay College, offered a data-informed perspective on public perceptions of crime in Midtown Manhattan in a recent @nytimes article. Read more:
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Dr. Kendra Doychak tells @NYDailyNews: When DV victims feel supported, they may begin to trust the system. ‘They helped me, maybe I can trust them next time.’. Nearly 1,000 Bronx DV cases went unprosecuted in early 2025 due to victim non-cooperation.
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New research from @dataforjustice at at John Jay College reveals that a surge in the Rikers Island jail population is being driven by a dramatic slowdown in prison transfers following the New York State corrections officers’ strike. Read more:
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RT @jmorenorivero: "Professor Javier Moreno-Rivero Wins Two International Research Awards" - Thanks, @JohnJayResearch, for allowing my part….
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RT @AletheiaFX: Our latest piece in Police Chief:. @JohnJayResearch .@interview_cory @mariahartwig . #ScienceBased….
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Dive into the complexities of false confession and case solving. Find out how focusing on facts can secure successful outcomes.
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The National Network for Safe Communities at John Jay College joined Allegheny County partners to strengthen high-risk IPV case reviews using focused deterrence. We're proud to support local strategies that center safety, accountability, and prevention. #CommunitySafety
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His research will explore how Hindu Indo-Caribbean spiritual practices shape perceptions of natural spaces, such as Jamaica Bay, and impact interactions with other community members, as well as influence behaviors related to marine debris.
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Congratulations to Dr. Alejandro Garcia Lozano, Assistant Professor of Anthropology and Environmental Justice, for being awarded the Hudson River Foundation Social Science Research Program Grant.
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As we celebrate the promise of independence, we recognize how far we’ve come in the pursuit of justice. At John Jay College, our research continues to highlight progress and inspire solutions for a more just and equitable future. Happy Fourth of July! . #IndependenceDay
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RT @jmorenorivero: Thrilled, humbled, and honoured to be awarded the 2nd @ESTrans Young Scholar Prize for best PhD thesis in #TranslationSt….
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In a @nytimes feature, John Jay Prof. Shuki Cohen discussed the rise of political violence in America. He highlighted the profile of modern extremists, marked by nihilism, a mindset focused on destruction, and a sense of hopelessness. Read more:
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In a new book, "Exiles in New York City", Dr. Philip T. Yanos explores how Ward’s Island has long isolated people with mental illness and addiction, exposing persistent stigma and neglect in urban policy, offering solutions. Read more:
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On this Juneteenth, we recognize not only the historic end of slavery in the United States but also the enduring struggle for racial justice and equity. We remain committed to advancing knowledge that confronts racial disparities and uplifts the truths.
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📘 'In Back from the Brink', John Jay’s Dr. Peter Moskos draws on firsthand accounts from police, policymakers, and civic leaders to document NYC’s transformation from the height of 1990s violence to a new era of public safety. Reviewed in @WSJ :
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A new study by Dr. David Brotherton conceptualizes New York City as a paradoxical space where sanctuary discourse coexists with coercive enforcement, producing a racialized "deportation pipeline" within the framework of crimmigration. Read more:
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Dr. Louis Schlesinger, a Professor of Psychology at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, offered expert commentary during an interview with The @guardian about a mass homicide case in Idaho that seemed to involve a specifically targeted victim. 🔗
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RT @socioinquiry: ✨ Read "Synthesizing the Global English-Language Abortion Narrative: A Comparative Analysis of Media Discourse" authored….
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Abortion is one of the most politically divisive topics currently being discussed in the media. No study has yet attempted to make cross-national comparisons assessing the nuances associated with...
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