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February 9, 2021
“How do we atone for the worst thing we’ve ever done?” That is the question at the heart of the podcast “Making Amends,” which features men serving time in the Oregon State Penitentiary. Steve Herbert, professor of law, societies and justice and of geography at the UW, brought together a... opb.org
February 2, 2021
Steve Herbert, the Mark Torrance Professor of Law, Societies, and Justice, explains the intention and process behind his new podcast, Making Amends, in which he speaks to men at an Oregon prison about their crimes and remorse. washington.edu
January 27, 2021
This week at the UW, attend virtual Meany on Screen events, a lecture in the History Lecture Series, and more. washington.edu
January 27, 2021
This week at the UW, attend the History Lecture Series, Meany On Screen events, and more. washington.edu
January 19, 2021
Steve Herbert, the Mark Torrance professor with the department of law, societies, and justice, discusses his podcast "Making Amends," in which he speaks with men from the Oregon State Penitentiary. dailyuw.com
December 21, 2020
Steve Herbert, the Mark Torrance Professor in Law Societies & Justice, recorded a riveting podcast about the Oregon State Penitentiary and the inmates housed there. makingamendspodcast.com
December 15, 2020
Oregon has decriminalized the possession of small amounts of any drug, and there’s a push in Washington to do the same. But what effect will that really have on arrests, prosecution and the War on Drugs? Temper your expectations, says Katherine Beckett, professor of sociology and of law, societies and... kuow.org
December 15, 2020
Katherine Beckett, Professor of sociology and law, societies and justice, explains Oregon's decriminalization of drugs, and whether Washington will be next. kuow.org
November 17, 2020
In this conversation, Associate Professor of political science and Adjunct Professor of law, societies Megan Ming Francis talks about mentorship, understanding the immense structures that shape our democracy and lives, asking important questions of our institutions and ourselves with the intention of making both better. washington.edu
November 3, 2020
This week at the UW, listen to a discussion on global challenges, join the Herny Art Museum for a roundtable discussion, and more. washington.edu
A criminal defense for poverty, behavioral health? Seattle officials to weigh controversial proposal
November 3, 2020
A proposal introduced during Seattle City Council’s budget deliberations would allow judges and juries the option to dismiss misdemeanor crimes that were committed because of poverty or while a person was experiencing symptoms of a mental illness or substance-use disorder. Katherine Beckett, professor of sociology and of law, societies and... seattletimes.com
October 12, 2020
UW professors are adapting to online learning in creative ways to encrich student experience and connect students with complex issues. washington.edu
October 8, 2020
Katherine Beckett, professor of sociology and of laws, societies and justice, is quoted. fivethirtyeight.com
September 2, 2020
Katherine Beckett, professor of sociology and law, society, and justice is quoted in this article about law and order politics. csmonitor.com
June 26, 2020
Steve Herbert, professor of law, societies, and justice and of geography, is referenced in this article discussing common myths about policing. washingtonpost.com