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Dr. Jason M. Williams

“Other states have reacted to these thefts in a knee-jerk manner, influenced by the media’s sensational coverage of these crimes during the pandemic.”

Professor of Justice Studies, Dr. Jason Williams, discussed with Yahoo! News about the severity of organized retail theft in New Jersey and the influence of media-driven policy decisions.

Becky Ofrane

“It is time to reimagine maternal health policy to better protect the 100,000 women, babies and families who give birth in our state each year.

Becky Ofrane, Professor of Public Health, wrote an Op-Ed for NJ Spotlight News about improving maternal health care in New Jersey through steps like expanding doula access and supporting birth centers.


Tarika Daftary-Kapur

“Solitary or room confinement for children, and even adults, for long, sustained periods of time can lead to depression, and it can lead to anxiety.”

Tarika Daftary-Kapur, Professor of Justice Studies, discussed with NPR how confinement in juvenile facilities can impact young people’s mental health.

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