The American racial divide in fear of the police
The mission of policing is “to protect and serve,” but recent events suggest that many
Americans, and especially Black Americans, do not feel protected from the police …
Americans, and especially Black Americans, do not feel protected from the police …
Public fear of protesters and support for protest policing: An experimental test of two theoretical models
As protests erupted across the United States in recent years over racialized issues (eg,
Black Lives Matter and Confederate monuments), so too did questions about when and how …
Black Lives Matter and Confederate monuments), so too did questions about when and how …
Racial attitudes and belief in redeemability: Most Whites believe justice‐involved Black people can change
Public belief in redeemability reduces punitiveness and increases support for policy
measures such as rehabilitation, expungement, and housing and employment opportunities …
measures such as rehabilitation, expungement, and housing and employment opportunities …
Who wears the MAGA hat? Racial beliefs and faith in Trump
On the basis of a 2019 YouGov survey of white respondents (n= 734), the impact of racial
beliefs on support for Donald Trump was explored. The analysis revealed that in addition to …
beliefs on support for Donald Trump was explored. The analysis revealed that in addition to …
Public support for second look sentencing: Is there a Shawshank redemption effect?
Abstract Research Summary Washington, DC has implemented second look sentencing.
After serving a minimum of 15 years in prison, those convicted of a serious offense …
After serving a minimum of 15 years in prison, those convicted of a serious offense …
Mass support for proposals to reshape policing depends on the implications for crime and safety
Abstract Research Summary This paper presents novel survey and experimental evidence
that reveals the mass public's interpretation of movements to reform, defund, and abolish the …
that reveals the mass public's interpretation of movements to reform, defund, and abolish the …
An apple in one hand, a gun in the other: Public support for arming our nation's schools
Research summary In the wake of repeated school shootings, today's youth have acquired
the label of the “mass shooting generation.” Another fitting label would be the “armed school …
the label of the “mass shooting generation.” Another fitting label would be the “armed school …
Focus on prevention: The public is more supportive of “overdose prevention sites” than they are of “safe injection facilities”
Abstract Research Summary: Using a national survey experiment, we examined Americans'
national and local‐level support for facilities that provide a safer space for individuals to …
national and local‐level support for facilities that provide a safer space for individuals to …
Are guns the new dog whistle? Gun control, racial resentment, and vote choice
Two principal movers of American politics appear increasingly to be connected: racism and
guns. The racial content underlying gun rights rhetoric, however, is rarely made explicit …
guns. The racial content underlying gun rights rhetoric, however, is rarely made explicit …
APPlied stalking: What the next generation of stalking victims consider to be 'stalking'and why victims report their experiences to the police
Research suggests that offenders are finding new ways to exploit the conveniences of
commonplace technologies for malicious purposes. What is less clear is whether targets of …
commonplace technologies for malicious purposes. What is less clear is whether targets of …