Chris Sullivan
@cjsullivan.bsky.social
E Desmond Lee Professor
Youth Crime & Violence
Chair of CCJ @UMSL
https://www.umsl.edu/ccj/directory/sullivan-chris.html
https://scholars.org/scholar/christopher-j-sullivan
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=vwX-DHsAAAAJ&hl=en
Opinions my own
Youth Crime & Violence
Chair of CCJ @UMSL
https://www.umsl.edu/ccj/directory/sullivan-chris.html
https://scholars.org/scholar/christopher-j-sullivan
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=vwX-DHsAAAAJ&hl=en
Opinions my own
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Chris Sullivan
@cjsullivan.bsky.social
· Aug 13
A Measured Approach to Serious Youth Delinquency
The U.S.
scholars.org
Apropos of nothing 😳…treating more youth as adults has never had a net benefit—even when juvenile crime and violence has been at higher levels than right now
scholars.org/contribution...
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We face uncertainty every day—weather forecasts, health predictions, and probabilities meant to guide our choices. On “Stats + Stories,” Sir David Spiegelhalter joins to talk about communicating risk and how to navigate chance, ignorance, risk, & luck. statsandstories.net/society1/the... #STATSSKY
November 26, 2025 at 2:15 PM
We face uncertainty every day—weather forecasts, health predictions, and probabilities meant to guide our choices. On “Stats + Stories,” Sir David Spiegelhalter joins to talk about communicating risk and how to navigate chance, ignorance, risk, & luck. statsandstories.net/society1/the... #STATSSKY
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Book talk! @FinesandFeesJC on Legal Plunder – A moderated discussion with Josh Page, Joe Soss, and Joanna Weiss
Dec 3, 2025 11:00 AM CT
Register for the webinar or in-person talk at NYU Law here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Dec 3, 2025 11:00 AM CT
Register for the webinar or in-person talk at NYU Law here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: FFJC Presents: Legal Plunder – A Moderated Discussion with the Authors. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
We are excited to invite you to an informative panel discussion with Joe Soss and Joshua Page, the authors of Legal Plunder: The Predatory Dimensions of Criminal Justice, a book exploring how fines an...
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November 17, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Book talk! @FinesandFeesJC on Legal Plunder – A moderated discussion with Josh Page, Joe Soss, and Joanna Weiss
Dec 3, 2025 11:00 AM CT
Register for the webinar or in-person talk at NYU Law here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Dec 3, 2025 11:00 AM CT
Register for the webinar or in-person talk at NYU Law here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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Public investments work. The 2025 Supplemental Poverty Measure (SPM) Data Snapshot shows that key policies — like the Child Tax Credit, Earned Income Tax Credit and SNAP — keep millions of kids out of poverty. www.aecf.org/resources/me... @annieecaseyfdn.bsky.social
October 20, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Public investments work. The 2025 Supplemental Poverty Measure (SPM) Data Snapshot shows that key policies — like the Child Tax Credit, Earned Income Tax Credit and SNAP — keep millions of kids out of poverty. www.aecf.org/resources/me... @annieecaseyfdn.bsky.social
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Murder was down nearly 20% in the 30 cities with the most murders in 2024 (available through September in 29 of the 30 cities).
October 11, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Murder was down nearly 20% in the 30 cities with the most murders in 2024 (available through September in 29 of the 30 cities).
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My forthcoming book is now available for pre-order! Scan the QR code:
June 3, 2025 at 1:13 PM
My forthcoming book is now available for pre-order! Scan the QR code:
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“Young people want to help shape organizational culture and strategy, not just programs — and when given the chance, they are proving they can drive meaningful change.” – Casey Senior Associate Traci Broady
Building Authentic Youth-Adult Partnerships: Lessons in Intergenerational Collaboration
Casey's Traci Broady answers questions about a new tool to help community-based organizations cultivate youth leadership. Read her interview.
www.aecf.org
September 16, 2025 at 3:35 PM
“Young people want to help shape organizational culture and strategy, not just programs — and when given the chance, they are proving they can drive meaningful change.” – Casey Senior Associate Traci Broady
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Today is the last day to apply for best consideration for our Deputy Director role! Apply now and make an impact in violence reduction!
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Faculty Specialist
Job Description Summary ORGANIZATION SUMMARY STATEMENT Position Overview and Key Responsibilities The Center for the Study and Practice of Violence Reduction (“the VRC”) seeks an experienced and energ...
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September 12, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Today is the last day to apply for best consideration for our Deputy Director role! Apply now and make an impact in violence reduction!
umd.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UMCP/job/Uni...
umd.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UMCP/job/Uni...
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Join Our Team!
The VRC is seeking an experienced Deputy Director to advance our mission to save lives by stopping violence, using science.
Apply by 9/12 for best consideration!
tinyurl.com/applyvrc
The VRC is seeking an experienced Deputy Director to advance our mission to save lives by stopping violence, using science.
Apply by 9/12 for best consideration!
tinyurl.com/applyvrc
Faculty Specialist
Job Description Summary ORGANIZATION SUMMARY STATEMENT Position Overview and Key Responsibilities The Center for the Study and Practice of Violence Reduction (“the VRC”) seeks an experienced and energ...
tinyurl.com
September 8, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Join Our Team!
The VRC is seeking an experienced Deputy Director to advance our mission to save lives by stopping violence, using science.
Apply by 9/12 for best consideration!
tinyurl.com/applyvrc
The VRC is seeking an experienced Deputy Director to advance our mission to save lives by stopping violence, using science.
Apply by 9/12 for best consideration!
tinyurl.com/applyvrc
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📢 We’re Hiring! 📢
FFJC is seeking a solutions-oriented #Operations Associate to help keep our systems running smoothly as we advance fines & fees reform. If you're organized, proactive, & passionate about economic justice — we want to hear from you!
👉 Apply now: tinyurl.com/5n7c2dbv
FFJC is seeking a solutions-oriented #Operations Associate to help keep our systems running smoothly as we advance fines & fees reform. If you're organized, proactive, & passionate about economic justice — we want to hear from you!
👉 Apply now: tinyurl.com/5n7c2dbv
We're Hiring: Operations Associate - Fines and Fees Justice Center
POSITION SUMMARY The Fines & Fees Justice Center (FFJC) is seeking someone with strong organizational and administrative skills to join the team as an Operations Associate. This is an entry ...
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September 8, 2025 at 6:48 PM
📢 We’re Hiring! 📢
FFJC is seeking a solutions-oriented #Operations Associate to help keep our systems running smoothly as we advance fines & fees reform. If you're organized, proactive, & passionate about economic justice — we want to hear from you!
👉 Apply now: tinyurl.com/5n7c2dbv
FFJC is seeking a solutions-oriented #Operations Associate to help keep our systems running smoothly as we advance fines & fees reform. If you're organized, proactive, & passionate about economic justice — we want to hear from you!
👉 Apply now: tinyurl.com/5n7c2dbv
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🚨New pub with PhD student @shallen-a.bsky.social (She’s on the job market!) in PPR exploring SROs’ perceptions of selection for the position. It was suggested that being a parent and effective communicator, some law enforcement experience, and an ability to multitask are helpful characteristics.
‘It takes a special cop to be an SRO’: school resource officers’ perceptions of selection for the position
School resource officers (SROs) play a critical role in U.S. schools, often serving as law enforcement, educators, and counselors. The extant literature emphasizes the importance of SROs’ law enfor...
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September 8, 2025 at 2:42 PM
🚨New pub with PhD student @shallen-a.bsky.social (She’s on the job market!) in PPR exploring SROs’ perceptions of selection for the position. It was suggested that being a parent and effective communicator, some law enforcement experience, and an ability to multitask are helpful characteristics.
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Student newspapers continue to do great work. www.thecrimson.com/article/2025...
Harvard Was Cleared To Get Some Federal Funds. Then DOGE Stepped In. | News | The Harvard Crimson
DOGE officials have used their control of a federal payment system to keep money away from Harvard — even after a judge’s ruling required the National Institutes of Health to let some grants start flo...
www.thecrimson.com
September 8, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Student newspapers continue to do great work. www.thecrimson.com/article/2025...
After 25 years as a member of ASC, i was happy to contribute this piece to The Criminologist about crime and justice scholarship in this moment asc41.org/wp-content/u...
asc41.org
September 8, 2025 at 12:24 PM
After 25 years as a member of ASC, i was happy to contribute this piece to The Criminologist about crime and justice scholarship in this moment asc41.org/wp-content/u...
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This is a great piece by @unbiasedscipod.bsky.social with helpful tips for addressing COVID misinformation.
As a science communicator, my experience is that the best way to win people over is with empathetic real world conversations and it's work we all need to do if we want to turn things around.
As a science communicator, my experience is that the best way to win people over is with empathetic real world conversations and it's work we all need to do if we want to turn things around.
I inserted myself into a conversation at a bar about Covid and vaccines. Here’s what happened
What happened when a public health scientist overheard four men sharing misinformation about Covid — and decided to talk to them about it.
www.statnews.com
September 6, 2025 at 8:34 PM
This is a great piece by @unbiasedscipod.bsky.social with helpful tips for addressing COVID misinformation.
As a science communicator, my experience is that the best way to win people over is with empathetic real world conversations and it's work we all need to do if we want to turn things around.
As a science communicator, my experience is that the best way to win people over is with empathetic real world conversations and it's work we all need to do if we want to turn things around.
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We are happy to announce that Fall 2025 funding applications for doctoral students are NOW OPEN! The submission deadline is Wednesday, October 15th. For more information, go to adpccj.com/resources
Our website contains the funding announcement, cover sheet, and sample rubric.
Our website contains the funding announcement, cover sheet, and sample rubric.
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September 3, 2025 at 12:57 AM
We are happy to announce that Fall 2025 funding applications for doctoral students are NOW OPEN! The submission deadline is Wednesday, October 15th. For more information, go to adpccj.com/resources
Our website contains the funding announcement, cover sheet, and sample rubric.
Our website contains the funding announcement, cover sheet, and sample rubric.
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Just finished the intro to this book (Legal Plunder) and I can already tell it’s gonna be a good one. @joshpage.bsky.social & @joesoss.bsky.social are diving deep into how the government and businesses use policing, punishment, and immigrant detention to extract revenues from communities.
August 27, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Just finished the intro to this book (Legal Plunder) and I can already tell it’s gonna be a good one. @joshpage.bsky.social & @joesoss.bsky.social are diving deep into how the government and businesses use policing, punishment, and immigrant detention to extract revenues from communities.
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It’s not too late to apply! @cityofstl.bsky.social is hiring a Commissioner of Violence Prevention. This important leadership role guides strategies, partnerships, and solutions to reduce violence and build safer neighborhoods.
Closes August 29, 2025
Apply now: careers.stlouis-mo.gov/careersectio...
Closes August 29, 2025
Apply now: careers.stlouis-mo.gov/careersectio...
Commissioner of Violence Prevention
Click the link provided to see the complete job description.
careers.stlouis-mo.gov
August 26, 2025 at 8:19 PM
It’s not too late to apply! @cityofstl.bsky.social is hiring a Commissioner of Violence Prevention. This important leadership role guides strategies, partnerships, and solutions to reduce violence and build safer neighborhoods.
Closes August 29, 2025
Apply now: careers.stlouis-mo.gov/careersectio...
Closes August 29, 2025
Apply now: careers.stlouis-mo.gov/careersectio...
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Looking for research funding? Arnold Ventures has several open RFPs. This includes a standing RFP for causal research related to US crime/the CJ system/ppl w criminal records.
First step is a 3-page LOI. We aim to get you a funding decision within 3 months of that first step.
First step is a 3-page LOI. We aim to get you a funding decision within 3 months of that first step.
August 23, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Looking for research funding? Arnold Ventures has several open RFPs. This includes a standing RFP for causal research related to US crime/the CJ system/ppl w criminal records.
First step is a 3-page LOI. We aim to get you a funding decision within 3 months of that first step.
First step is a 3-page LOI. We aim to get you a funding decision within 3 months of that first step.
👇A must read re: kids’ questions on policies and systems as they see them
“These questions are not cynical.They are the questions of people who are watching carefully. Who are trying to make sense of the choices adults make…
They read adults as easily as they read each other.”
“These questions are not cynical.They are the questions of people who are watching carefully. Who are trying to make sense of the choices adults make…
They read adults as easily as they read each other.”
@hcrichardson.bsky.social
Great article! It just happens to be by my son.
oaklandside.org/2025/08/18/t...
Great article! It just happens to be by my son.
oaklandside.org/2025/08/18/t...
I teach in deep East Oakland. My kids are experts in how power works.
A high school history teacher in Sobrante Park reflects on how his students are eye witnesses to social inequity.
oaklandside.org
August 18, 2025 at 8:24 PM
👇A must read re: kids’ questions on policies and systems as they see them
“These questions are not cynical.They are the questions of people who are watching carefully. Who are trying to make sense of the choices adults make…
They read adults as easily as they read each other.”
“These questions are not cynical.They are the questions of people who are watching carefully. Who are trying to make sense of the choices adults make…
They read adults as easily as they read each other.”
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Soon to open offer for a *funded* PhD to study child poverty dynamics at @demosocupf.bsky.social @upf.edu If you have an interest in quantitative methods, social policy and child poverty this may be for you! Feel free to reach out for enquiries
August 18, 2025 at 5:01 AM
Soon to open offer for a *funded* PhD to study child poverty dynamics at @demosocupf.bsky.social @upf.edu If you have an interest in quantitative methods, social policy and child poverty this may be for you! Feel free to reach out for enquiries
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Important piece on the costs of homicide for surviving family members in STL, and the limitations on resources that should be used to help them: www.themarshallproject.org/2025/08/11/u...
The Overlooked Toll of Unsolved Homicides in St. Louis: ‘A Life Sentence of Grief’
Without enough resources to meet their needs, families of homicide victims say, years later, they’re still struggling to cope.
www.themarshallproject.org
August 11, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Important piece on the costs of homicide for surviving family members in STL, and the limitations on resources that should be used to help them: www.themarshallproject.org/2025/08/11/u...
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Messenger: How a carjacking, health care problems and a jail death are all connected:
www.stltoday.com/news/local/c...
www.stltoday.com/news/local/c...
Messenger: How a carjacking, health care problems and a jail death are all connected
The cracks in Missouri's broken criminal justice system are connected. We just need to see them.
www.stltoday.com
August 15, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Messenger: How a carjacking, health care problems and a jail death are all connected:
www.stltoday.com/news/local/c...
www.stltoday.com/news/local/c...
Important column by @tonymess.bsky.social. It captures dilemmas in responding to adolescent offending and the need to look at gaps and contradictions in systems that can lead to worst-case scenarios when those kids become adults
(while acknowledging perspectives of justice system practitioners)
(while acknowledging perspectives of justice system practitioners)
The cracks in Missouri's broken criminal justice system are connected. We just need to see them.
Messenger: How a carjacking, health care problems and a jail death are all connected
The cracks in Missouri's broken criminal justice system are connected. We just need to see them.
www.stltoday.com
August 15, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Important column by @tonymess.bsky.social. It captures dilemmas in responding to adolescent offending and the need to look at gaps and contradictions in systems that can lead to worst-case scenarios when those kids become adults
(while acknowledging perspectives of justice system practitioners)
(while acknowledging perspectives of justice system practitioners)
Apropos of nothing 😳…treating more youth as adults has never had a net benefit—even when juvenile crime and violence has been at higher levels than right now
scholars.org/contribution...
scholars.org/contribution...
A Measured Approach to Serious Youth Delinquency
The U.S.
scholars.org
August 13, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Apropos of nothing 😳…treating more youth as adults has never had a net benefit—even when juvenile crime and violence has been at higher levels than right now
scholars.org/contribution...
scholars.org/contribution...
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Reminder for those using the FBI's Crime Data Explorer: murder does not surge every December, it just looks that way because some agencies report data once a year and don't break down by month.
August 5, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Reminder for those using the FBI's Crime Data Explorer: murder does not surge every December, it just looks that way because some agencies report data once a year and don't break down by month.