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Community Engagement

The Limits of Police–Community Collaboration in Communities of Color

Background Collaboration between government agencies and community organizations is often viewed as essential for improving service delivery and creating public value. In…

December 14, 2025

Race & Gender

Racial Disparities in Police Misconduct Allegations in Chicago

Background Police misconduct complaint processes are intended to ensure accountability, yet evidence suggests that the race and ethnicity of complainants may influence outcomes.…

December 12, 2025

Race & Gender
Workforce Development & Wellbeing

Equal Employment Opportunity: Women Bureaucrats in Male‐Dominated Professions

Background The public sector is often seen as a refuge from workplace discrimination, yet gender inequities persist. Women in male-dominated roles continue to encounter subtle…

December 12, 2025

Race & Gender

Racial and Gender Dynamics in Police Use of Force

Background Research on representative bureaucracy shows that officer and civilian demographics can influence policing outcomes, but little is known about how individual-level…

December 12, 2025

Democracy & Civic Participation
Race & Gender

Bureaucracy, Democracy, and Race: The Limits of Symbolic Representation

Background Representative bureaucracy theory suggests that when public organizations reflect the demographics of the communities they serve, this passive representation can…

December 12, 2025

Race & Gender
Workforce Development & Wellbeing

Representing Personal and Professional Identities in Policing

Background Representation of diverse identities in government is linked to equal employment, symbolic legitimacy, and improved public service outcomes. In policing, officers’…

December 12, 2025

Race & Gender

Racial Representation and Policing Outcomes

Background Research on representative bureaucracy explores how racial congruence between public employees and the communities they serve affects decision-making. In policing, the…

October 27, 2025

Race & Gender
Youth Justice

School Referrals to Juvenile Justice and Student Outcomes

Background Involvement with the juvenile justice system has lasting consequences for youth and society. While research on the school-to-prison pipeline often focuses on school…

October 27, 2025

Race & Gender

Police Accountability: The Role of Diversity and Civilian Review Boards

Background Race has been central to U.S. policing, and racial disparities continue in stops, arrests, and use of force. In response, increasing minority representation and…

October 27, 2025