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Allison P. Harris

@allipatter.bsky.social

Political scientist studying law and justice with not so secret dreams of headlining a Broadway variety show. Jersey to the core. πŸ’•πŸ’š

2,704 Followers  |  254 Following  |  18 Posts  |  Joined: 03.07.2023
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I was so afraid of this. I can’t even.

18.12.2025 20:04 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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How Judges’ Professional Experience Impacts Case Outcomes: An Examination of Public Defenders and Criminal Sentencing | The Journal of Politics: Vol 88, No 1 Do judges’ professional backgrounds affect their rulings? We investigate this question by looking at the impact of judges’ public defender experience on sentencing. Leveraging thousands of sentences, ...

Officially out with @mayasen.bsky.social! We find defendants assigned to former public defenders are less likely to be incarcerated, providing insight into the relationship between criminal legal disparities and judicial characteristics.
www.journals.uchicago.edu/doi/10.1086/...

18.12.2025 15:01 β€” πŸ‘ 23    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

@hlw.bsky.social @arielrwhite.bsky.social

17.12.2025 15:54 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
CSAP Predoc: Polarization and Inequality in the U.S. Criminal Legal System

I’m hiring a predoctoral fellow for the 2026-2027 AY with possibility of a second year. This is a great position for someone interested in pursuing a Ph.D. or who wants more hands-on experience doing research. Please apply/share! Happy to answer questions!

tobin.yale.edu/opportunitie...

17.12.2025 15:54 β€” πŸ‘ 30    πŸ” 37    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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New post-doc position working with me in a new lab at @snfagora.bsky.social ! It's one year appointment, renewable for up to 5 years. The position includes data analysis and independent research, mentorship of lab members, and participation in SNF Agora Institute life.

apply.interfolio.com/178796

16.12.2025 20:08 β€” πŸ‘ 43    πŸ” 41    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

Highlights lessons for academics and activists!

Shout out to @arielrwhite.bsky.social @allipatter.bsky.social @naomisugie.bsky.social #GrassrootsLeadership #MNJusticeResearchCenter

Read the report here:
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29.10.2025 17:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Check out this new brief w/ @sentencingproject.bsky.social on how to get people w/ convictions who can vote out to the polls! W/ @blibal.bsky.social @nicoledporter.bsky.social #RobStewart

Summarizes existing and emerging research that partners w/ community orgs already doing the work!

29.10.2025 17:25 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1
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Registering Returning Citizens Via Social Ties β€” ExpandingEngagement

πŸ“’ WORKING PAPER ALERT πŸ“’

"Bridges to the Ballot: How Loved Ones Can Mobilize Voters with Criminal Records" w/ @arielrwhite.bsky.social @allipatter.bsky.social & #TylerLudwig

expandingengagement.org/projects/reg... 1/9

06.10.2025 17:45 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Completely inspired by and heavily adapted from @katherineeinst.bsky.social and @davidmglick.bsky.social long-running class on The Wire! 😊

29.04.2025 22:46 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Hey y’all! One week till the deadline!! Don’t miss it!

cc @arielrwhite.bsky.social @allipatter.bsky.social

24.04.2025 21:46 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Re-upping this! Come hang with the #JusticeAndInjustice crew at MIT in November! cc: @arielrwhite.bsky.social @allipatter.bsky.social

25.03.2025 14:51 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Did you see that there is now a β€œrush” to get vaccinated among those who previously refused for their kids…

26.02.2025 17:14 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Is it a tinge? I bet it’s a tinge.

03.02.2025 15:22 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents The Origins of Our Discontents

Read this.

bookshop.org/p/books/cast...

30.01.2025 17:20 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Officially deactivated my long-dormant twitter account. Excited to keep connecting with #academicsky and #polisky

21.01.2025 16:26 β€” πŸ‘ 72    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Wow this is fascinating!

20.01.2025 16:40 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

REP Starter Pack

go.bsky.app/GxR7Bkf

15.11.2024 03:38 β€” πŸ‘ 81    πŸ” 38    πŸ’¬ 18    πŸ“Œ 5
Attendees at a conference in rows in a classroom

Attendees at a conference in rows in a classroom

Ready to start the second day of the Justice & Injustice Conference. So much great research and collaboration in this room. criminaljusticepolitics.wordpress.com @arielrwhite.bsky.social @hlw.bsky.social @allipatter.bsky.social @darazed.bsky.social

25.10.2024 13:03 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Justice and Injustice 2024: Criminal Justice conference proposal submission To learn more about the conference, please see our website. The Justice and Injustice 2024 conference will be held October 24-25, 2024, at Yale. It will be co-organized by Dara Strolovitch of Yale, ...

It's conference time again! CFP for our Justice & Injustice conference is up, deadline May 10: t.co/oIDxhjC28G

CC @hlw.bsky.social @allipatter.bsky.social @darazed.bsky.social #polisky

11.04.2024 23:27 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Would love to hear examples of your assignments/projects that require students to observe local gov. (meetings etc.) that are engaging and also don’t burden local officials. Thanks!

07.12.2023 13:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This is great for recent and soon-to-be graduates who are interested in research and may be considering graduate study. A salaried position for 1-2 years, access to classes at Yale, and mentorship.

01.11.2023 16:03 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I'm hiring a predoctoral fellow! The fellow will work with me on my solo projects and with me @hlw.bsky.social and Ariel White on collaborative projects. Please share with colleagues, friends, and potentially interested students and reach out with questions!

tobin.yale.edu/opportunitie...

01.11.2023 15:54 β€” πŸ‘ 28    πŸ” 32    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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On the ground and ready to go, Round 6! #JusticeAndInjustice cc: @allipatter.bsky.social #ArielWhite #LisaMiller

25.10.2023 17:42 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Hi all! I'm looking for the best things to read on DE&I (the industry, trainings, background on its raison d'etre). Readings that might tell someone: Why is this industry here? What is its purpose? What is it trying to achieve and why? Appreciate all suggestions!

13.10.2023 14:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Dust in a playground?!? Can you imagine?

01.10.2023 18:32 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Advertisement for HBO's "The Wire" with four students sitting and standing on a stoop outside a row house in Baltimore

Advertisement for HBO's "The Wire" with four students sitting and standing on a stoop outside a row house in Baltimore

Exploring the politics of urban America through β€˜The Wire’?

A popular Yale College course taught by @allipatter.bsky.social uses the acclaimed HBO series to examine the sociopolitical issues facing U.S. cities and how social scientists work to better understand them. More: bit.ly/3OTS41N

22.09.2023 15:05 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Laurel!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ❀️

26.08.2023 17:29 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

So is this officially where we are all β€œgoing” now?

25.08.2023 17:49 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Can Racial Diversity among Judges Affect Sentencing Outcomes? | American Political Science Review | ... Can Racial Diversity among Judges Affect Sentencing Outcomes?

An important impact of racial diversity may be how it influences DOMINANT group-members' behavior. https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/american-political-science-review/article/can-racial-diversity-among-judges-affect-sentencing-outcomes/762B5A7158BC5D864E0333BB9B8C9D9C

05.07.2023 12:50 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0