Reducing Burden, Improving Outcomes: Juvenile Fee Repeal in Alameda County What is the study about? The research study, led by Dr. Jaclyn E. Chambers, Dr. Jennifer Skeem, Dr. Luyi Jian, and Dr. Karin D. Martin, focused on the effects of…
Place Matters: Racial Disparities in Pretrial Detention Recommendations Across the U.S. (2023) Abstract: Federal pretrial services officers assess defendants and make influential recommendations that defendants be either released or detained, based on their threat to community safety and risk of…
Understanding Racial Disparities in Pretrial Detention Recommendations to Shape Policy Reform (2022) Abstract: Research Summary: Federal pretrial services and probation officers assess defendants and make influential recommendations that defendants be either released or detained, based on their threat to community…
From Student to Professor: Celebrating Dr. Stephania Hayes’ Incredible Journey! We are beyond thrilled to announce that our esteemed alumna, Dr. Stephania Hayes, has made a remarkable stride in her career! Now an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry…
Dr. Skeem discussed decriminalizing mental illness at the 3rd Annual Sozosei Summit Dr. Skeem was an invited speaker at the 3rd Annual Sozosei Summit to Decriminalize Mental Illness. The mission of the Sozosei Foundation is to be a catalyst for…