Initiative for Gender Equity in the Public Sector

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to strengthen governance, expand opportunity, and drive meaningful change. We celebrate these contributions while reaffirming our commitment to gender equity, representation, and inclusion, this month and beyond. (2/3) #WomensHistoryMonth #WomenInLeadership #GenderEquity #GenderJustice

March is Women’s History Month. We recognize the contributions, leadership, and resilience of women in public service, academia, and advocacy whose work has shaped public institutions and advanced equity-centered policy. From historic trailblazers to today’s leaders, women continue...(1/3)

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programs, expanded visitation, and postpartum supports that can preserve parent child bonds and reduce recidivism, drawing on research from the National Institute of Justice. To read this @aspanational.bsky.social PA Times Article, click here: patimes.org/the-rise-of-... (3/4)

In What Happens When Mothers Go to Jail, Melissa Brock, IGEPS Fellow, and Margaret Mikulski, IGEPS Affiliate Practitioner examine how incarceration limits parenting and family connection, while highlighting family centered policies such as diversion....(2/4)

The U.S. has the highest incarceration rate in the world and mothers and children are disproportionately affected. Rising maternal incarceration increases foster care involvement, risks termination of parental rights, and fuels intergenerational justice system contact. (1/4)

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Research | Initiative for Gender Equity in the Public Sector Our Research Innovation through research is at the heart of everything we do. IGEPS uses rigorous analysis to tackle pervasive and complex problems that impede gender equity in the public sector. W…

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overall participation increased when virtual options were available—and female participation surpassed male participation in these meetings. These findings demonstrate how virtual participation can reduce barriers to engagement. Discover this study and similar ones by utilizing our RefTool...(2/4)

How does going virtual change who shows up and who speaks up in public meetings? Professors Dominika Bukalova, Joshua Chanin, and Elizabeth Maland examine how the shift to virtual city council meetings impacts public participation and equity. Analyzing five years of data, they find that...(1/4)

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Panel and Conversation: Gender Equity Initiatives in New York City In honor of the 10th anniversary of the NYC Commission on Gender Equity, hear from the Initiative for Gender Equity in the Public Sector faculty at John Jay College and the NYC Commission on Gender Eq...

future of gender equity initiatives in NYC.
📍Where: John Jay College|524 W 59th St, NYC
Moot Court, Room 6.68 NB
📅 When: Wednesday March 18, 2026
⏰ Time: 6:30–8:00 PM
☕ Refreshments will be served
👉 Join the conversation. Shape the future. To learn more & to RSVP: forms.gle/sZMTahxWtoqg... (3/4)

John Jay College alongside leaders from the NYC Commission on Gender Equity as they reflect on progress made, challenges ahead, and what’s next for gender equity in our city. 📣 Students and community members are encouraged to attend and engage. Share your lived experiences and help guide the...(2/4)

✨ Your Voice Matters in Shaping Gender Equity in NYC ✨
Join us for Gender Equity Initiatives in New York City: Your Perspective Matters as we mark the 10th anniversary of the NYC Commission on Gender Equity. Hear from the Initiative for Gender Equity in the Public Sector (IGEPS) at...(1/4)

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Family-Centered Reforms to Address the Rise of Incarcerated Mothers The United States presently has the highest incarceration rate in the world, accounting for approximately 5% of the world’s population, yet housing 20% of the world’s incarcerated

To read this @scholars.org article, click here: scholars.org/contribution... (3/4)
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Practitioner, highlight programs that keep mothers connected to their children through visits, diversion programs, and bonding time with newborns. Trauma-informed, gender-responsive policies are essential to preserve parent-child relationships, reduce harm, and break cycles of incarceration. (2/4)

The U.S. has the highest incarceration rate in the world, with nearly two million people behind bars, and mothers are disproportionately affected, leading to disrupted families, foster care placements, and trauma for children. Melissa Brock, IGEPS Fellow, and Meg Mikuski, Affiliate...(1/4)

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Gender Equity in U.S. Public Sector Workplaces: A Descriptive Analysis Across Historical Eras - Meghan Scarlott, Nicole M. Elias, Maria J. D’Agostino, 2026 This descriptive study examines gender equity in U.S. public sector workplaces through systematic document analysis of spanning from the Revolutionary War to 20...

contemporary gender equity focusing events, public sector leaders can craft policies that create truly inclusive workplaces. ⚖️🏛️💪
🔗 To read this A&S article click here: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/... @journals.sagepub.com (3/4) #WorkplaceEquity #OrganizationalChange #ResilientLeadership

and underscores two critical needs: organizations must implement structural changes to achieve equity, and employees must act with resilience to make those changes stick. By understanding historic an...(2/4)

📣 New Article Alert ‼️
📄✨ Read “Gender Equity in U.S. Public Sector Workplaces: A Descriptive Analysis Across Historical Eras” by Meghan Scarlott, IGEPS Fellow, and IGEPS Co-Founders Maria D’Agostino and Nicole Elias. 🔍📊 This article highlights eight key themes shaping progress over time...(1/4)

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Research | Initiative for Gender Equity in the Public Sector Our Research Innovation through research is at the heart of everything we do. IGEPS uses rigorous analysis to tackle pervasive and complex problems that impede gender equity in the public sector. W…

courses or advanced seminars, the tool helps diversify readings while maintaining disciplinary rigor.🔗 To find our RefTool, click here: igeps.org/research/#Re... (2/3)

🧑‍🏫 Faculty assembling syllabi or revising course readings? 📚 The IGEPS–AWPA Reference Tool supports inclusive teaching by curating public administration and public policy resources that elevate perspectives often excluded from traditional curricula. Whether you’re teaching introductory...(1/3)

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The Challenges Facing Incarcerated Women and Paths Toward Reform The United States is a significant driver of women incarceration rates globally–only 4-percent of women live in the United States, but confines a quarter of the world’s incarcerated women. The rapidly...

women, centering health, family stability, and community-based support to create safer, more equitable outcomes for women and girls. To read their @scholars.org article here: scholars.org/contribution... (3/4) #WomensIncarceration #GenderResponsivePolicy #CriminalJusticeReform #TraumaInformedCare

Melissa Brock, IGEPS Fellow, and Meg Mikuski, Affiliate Practitioner, call for trauma-informed, gender-responsive policies that prioritize prevention, diversion, and rehabilitation over punishment. Their work highlights the urgent need to redesign systems that were never built for...(2/4)

Women make up just 4% of the U.S. population—but the U.S. incarcerates nearly 25% of the world’s imprisoned women. Since the 1980s, women’s incarceration has surged by 585%, often driven by poverty, trauma, caregiving responsibilities, and low-level offenses rather than violent crime. (1/4)