My publication in @evidencebasejnl.bsky.social with Jennifer Peck and Kristina Childs @ucf.bsky.social reviewing the evidence base and need for more research in three critical areas of the juvenile justice system: school policing; court decision makers’ perceptions; and risk/needs assessments.

Thought this was @theonion.com post at first glance. Wow.

Did you know that if you buy my book on Amazon, Jeff Bezos makes 5 times as much as I do on each copy sold? Sharing some behind-the-scenes book math on why buying directly from presses is best for EVERYONE (except Bezos) in my newsletter today! aubreyhirsch.substack.com/p/book-math

🚨New pub🚨 with Drs. Kristina Childs & Jennifer Peck @ucf.bsky.social comparing juvenile arrests in FL occurring at school vs. in the community. Youth arrested at school showed lower criminogenic risk and were younger.

Experimental evidence that students are more likely to contest grades when they are delivered by an evaluator with a female-sounding name. "These findings suggest that women in evaluative positions face disproportionate resistance when delivering negative assessments."

Now published… We Reject the Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence for Reflexive Qualitative Research - Tanisha Jowsey, Virginia Braun, Victoria Clarke, Deborah Lupton, Michelle Fine, 2025 journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

Best 50yd Line view in the country 🤩 Launch 💯 in 2025 from the Space Coast! 🚀 ucfknights.photoshelter.com/galleries/C0...

We are continuing our effort with the “LC Scholars on the Market” - Vitoria De Francisco Lopes and Carolina Caliman have great possibilities to contribute your program/department/school! [https://www.latcrim.org/on-the-market.html]

We’ve had a great year at PPR. Here’s our Q3 performance

After working in the criminal justice system having to deal with crimes against children, I would argue to not post photos on ANY social media accounts. It’s definitely very challenging to not post when you have a cute baby you want to share with world! Grandparents get REAL mad too 🙄

We are thrilled to announce that our NEW Large Language Model will be released on 11.18.25.

Today is #NationalLawEnforcementSuicideAwarenessDay I wrote this dedication for my dissertation in 2021. In the 4 years since, another 500 officers have died by suicide. It is for these individuals - these mothers, fathers, sons, daughters, sisters, brothers, friends - that I do this work. (1/)

'Rapture' comes from the Latin 'rapere' meaning "to seize and carry off." 'Raptor' also comes from 'rapere.' We hope neither carries you off today.

🚨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.

🚨New publication with awesome co-authors from UCF, South Florida, and Georgia Southern evaluating YMHFA training with public safety professionals🚨 Free access for 50 days!

Latest publication is out today exploring how SROs become involved with student misbehavior and the factors influencing arrest decision-making. 50 free downloads are available!

Wonderful news. Such interesting and impactful articles recently! The editorial team at Police Practice & Research has been wonderful to work with and so understanding and kind when I requested a deadline extension due to having a baby (which was not as common of a response as one would hope😐).

New pub analyzing involuntary commitment examinations of students in a school district that expanded their SRO program. Key takeaway = examinations are another collateral consequence of SRO implementation that should be considered by policymakers/school districts/public. doi.org/10.1080/1538...

Academia's culture of competition breeds this kind of cruelty. Too often, faculty who've suffered in these systems believe that suffering is what made them successful. So, they perpetuate that suffering with their own students, rather than seeing that success doesn't have to be wrought that way.

NEW study examining suicidal ideation among law enforcement officers. The big (not surprising) takeaway: improving mental health and responses to PTSD are critical aspects to preventing suicide among this population. More details in thread and links at the end.

The next issue of PPR.

Join me for an illuminating discussion about mental health and wellness services in policing with Dr. Kathleen (Padillahttps://bsky.app/profile/kepadil.bsky.social) from Texas State University at San Marcos.

TXST is officially on BlueSky! Follow us here for an inside look on Bobcat news, student life, and academic updates.

🚨New publication alert!🚨 Using participant observations and interviews with SROs and supervisors, I explored the content and usefulness of SRO training requirements. Three major problems with the training are identified and discussed. Let me know if you need a copy! doi.org/10.1108/PIJP...

✨NOW ONLINE: A mixed-methods study on how personal & professional support (especially w/ families) impacts women’s org commitment in policing. Spoiler: More support = more commitment S/O to ASEBP AC/DC for making this possible! Limited free access: bit.ly/4h2dmXO

‼️ New research out with @danslawrence.bsky.social & Jessica Dockstader of CNA We examined suicide rates among LEOs using data collected by First H.E.L.P. & discuss the importance of accurate data collection on the topic Limited free access here: bit.ly/3Eflgyp

Just out at PPR

Qualitative researchers' experiences of methodologically incongruent peer review feedback w/ @ginnybraun.bsky.social @jeffnz.bsky.social @janeemcallaghan.bsky.social @andrealamarre.bsky.social & @joannasemlyen.bsky.social psycnet.apa.org/fulltext/202...

@latcrim.bsky.social is now on Bluesky and is very kindly featuring me for their Winter Spotlight!

New publication to wrap up the year! In this collaborative study with SFU colleagues, we examined the effects of COVID-19 on intimate partner violence among Metro Vancouver residents, BC. link.springer.com/article/10.1...

First time on the job market! I am a dedicated and passionate criminology researcher. Research interests include violent crime, enviro crim, quant methods, policing (investigation & forensics). I am also an NIJGRF recipient. Pls send job postings 🎉 my bio: www.researchgate.net/profile/Apri...

Check out my latest open access pub: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

I followed some starter packs but still don't get it. I'm into all things related to crime, law, justice, reform, wrongful convictions, the death penalty, second look laws, public defense, and being a professor. Also, podcasting, writing and the NY Giants (ouch). Help me find my people here!

Both @dralexpiquero.bsky.social and I were interviewed for this piece about some fluctuations in juvenile crime trends we’re experiencing in central Texas.

Before some of you argue that 16 and 17-year-olds are not “children”, know that I represented a 7-year-old during my time as a public defender and saw a child as young as 5 being prosecuted. It was horrifying and so unexpected as a new attorney.

Trying to foster connections between emerging, early career, and senior policing scholars! Open to all fields — please share and let me know if you would like to be added! go.bsky.app/GwDMiAc

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I made a Juvenile Justice starter pack! go.bsky.app/JMZs2Kf Please share widely and message me to be included!