Writing

Notes on crime, justice, and method.

I write a Substack newsletter on criminology, comparative perspectives, and what the data actually shows. Topics range from violence prevention in Kansas City to the politics of policing in the Western Balkans, with the occasional methods deep-dive.

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The full archive, including methods deep-dives and comparative criminology pieces, lives on Substack.

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Co-authored on Justice System Partners

May 6, 2026 · JSP

When the System Punishes Care: Motherhood in the Shadow of the Criminal Legal System

The system doesn't just process cases, it quietly reorganizes families. Co-authored with Jen Lerch, Rebecca Stone, and Dr. Tameka Williams.

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April 1, 2026 · JSP

When Disparities Compound

Why racial inequities in the justice system build from the very first decision. Co-authored with Basil Soper, Sarah Jensen, and Shannon Magnuson.

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