@johnleverso.bsky.social
Sociologist; Criminologist; Studying Street Gangs, Social Media, and Health Criminology. University of Cincinnati, School of Criminal Justice. Views are my own.
Website: JohnLeverso.com
Website: JohnLeverso.com
North Dakota's rejection of a proposed truth-in-sentencing law is an important moment in the debate over criminal justice reform. In my recent article, lnkd.in/gdC2H3tf, I wrote about the resurgence truth-in-sentencing even as research questions it. www.inforum.com/news/north-d...
North Dakota House kills attorney general’s truth-in-sentencing bill
Lawmakers debated amendments and Senate Bill 2128 for two hours. North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley, who proposed the bill, said he will keep pushing the issue.
www.inforum.com
April 6, 2025 at 12:53 PM
North Dakota's rejection of a proposed truth-in-sentencing law is an important moment in the debate over criminal justice reform. In my recent article, lnkd.in/gdC2H3tf, I wrote about the resurgence truth-in-sentencing even as research questions it. www.inforum.com/news/north-d...
The "immigrant gang member" is back in the news, the boogeyman responsible for mass violence in the United States. In our new op-ed, James and I challenge this harmful social construction and the flawed labels being used to justify deportations. Read here: www.newsweek.com/why-deportat...
Deportation by Race, Ethnicity, or National Origin Never Works | Opinion
The immigrant gang member is back in the news—the boogeyman allegedly responsible for mass violence in the United States, the existential threat that must be deported. Or so we're told.
www.newsweek.com
March 21, 2025 at 6:32 PM
The "immigrant gang member" is back in the news, the boogeyman responsible for mass violence in the United States. In our new op-ed, James and I challenge this harmful social construction and the flawed labels being used to justify deportations. Read here: www.newsweek.com/why-deportat...
I was incarcerated for 11 years but was 100 days away from serving 22. I was arrested right before Truth in Sentencing was passed. Had that law applied to me, I wouldn't be a professor today or have a family. Now, these laws are making a comeback. Read more here
theconversation.com/states-that-...
theconversation.com/states-that-...
States that impose severe prison sentences accomplish the opposite of what they say they want
Research shows that imposing longer sentences harms inmates and society. There are less expensive − and more effective − ways to hold people accountable and help them prepare for life after prison.
theconversation.com
February 26, 2025 at 2:31 PM
I was incarcerated for 11 years but was 100 days away from serving 22. I was arrested right before Truth in Sentencing was passed. Had that law applied to me, I wouldn't be a professor today or have a family. Now, these laws are making a comeback. Read more here
theconversation.com/states-that-...
theconversation.com/states-that-...
I know there's a lot going on, and this isn't a normal time. But sharing research helps me feel normal so I'm going for it. Community surveillance is everywhere these days, but what does that mean for street gangs? Check out our paper in Social Problems for answers
academic.oup.com/socpro/advan...
academic.oup.com/socpro/advan...
The Status of the Surveilled: Hyper Surveillance and Status Attainment among Gangs
Abstract. Using a case study of Latino gangs in Chicago over a 15-year period and original data compiled from gang cassette mixtapes, CDs, and DVDs, this r
academic.oup.com
February 18, 2025 at 8:36 PM
I know there's a lot going on, and this isn't a normal time. But sharing research helps me feel normal so I'm going for it. Community surveillance is everywhere these days, but what does that mean for street gangs? Check out our paper in Social Problems for answers
academic.oup.com/socpro/advan...
academic.oup.com/socpro/advan...
For crim scholars: Not sure if this has made the rounds yet but it looks like NIJ has also canceled all funding opportunities and associated webinars. Something to keep am eye on.
January 27, 2025 at 2:47 PM
For crim scholars: Not sure if this has made the rounds yet but it looks like NIJ has also canceled all funding opportunities and associated webinars. Something to keep am eye on.