Jennifer Doleac

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Huge thanks to Michael Klein for having me on EconoFact Chats to talk about my new book. We discussed how the economics toolkit is helpful for improving public safety, and much more. Link below!

The Criminal Justice team at Arnold Ventures is looking for a pending/recent PhD with strong causal inference skills, for a remote, part-time consulting position.

This is a great opportunity for someone considering a transition from academia to the policy space.

Deadline: March 15

Please share!

More info: jenniferdoleac.com/vice-seminar/

The next ViCE seminar is this Thursday, March 5, at 1pm ET.

Danielle Nemschoff will present: "Does Distance from Home Matter in Prison? Effects on Visitation and Recidivism"

DCA -> IAH ✈️

What a week! I loved seeing so many friends and colleagues at book launch events in NYC and DC. (A few photos are below.) It’s a bit surreal that THE SCIENCE OF SECOND CHANCES is officially out in the world.

Now home to snuggle with Chula! 🐶

How Research Is Reshaping Criminal Justice Policy With Jennifer Doleac Today, I’m talking with my friend Jennifer Doleac, Executive Vice President of Criminal Justice at Arnold Ventures, about how research makes better choices in criminal justice policy possible.

"I think state lawmakers really just are much more pragmatic than the lawmakers we're used to seeing on cable news," says TPN member @jenniferdoleac.bsky.social in conversation with Jeff Asher about how research is reforming criminal justice policy.

"And so that just gives me a lot of hope."

How Research Is Reshaping Criminal Justice Policy With Jennifer Doleac Podcast Episode · The Jeff-alytics Podcast · February 25 · 38m

New podcast out today celebrating @jenniferdoleac.bsky.social's new book The Science of Second Chances. It's a great chat about learning what works & how to bring about research-backed criminal justice policy.

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Thrilled to receive my copy of "The Science of Second Chances" by economist @jenniferdoleac.bsky.social of @arnoldventures.bsky.social!

As I begin delving into this timely book, my initial thought is that the title alone is significant. 1/7

Selfie with the book!

The bomb cyclone conspired against me getting to NYC today to celebrate @jenniferdoleac.bsky.social’s book launch, but the snow didn’t disrupt the on-time delivery of my copy of The Science of Second Chances! So excited and proud of my friend 🥂

The Science of Second Chances Freakonomics for criminal justice, The Science of Second Chances presents a groundbreaking approach to criminal justice reform, revealing how small-scale int...

Get your copy here:

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It’s Pub Day!

My first book, The Science of Second Chances, hits shelves today. I can’t wait to hear what y’all think.

I hope it fills you with hope and optimism about what is possible in the public safety space. ✨

More info: jenniferdoleac.com/vice-seminar/

The next ViCE seminar is this Thursday, February 26, at 1pm ET.

Conrad Miller will present: "Job Sorting and the Labor Market Effects of a Criminal Record"

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I'm so grateful to Greg Berman for this lovely review of my new book, in Vital City today.

Don't have your copy yet? You can order THE SCIENCE OF SECOND CHANCES wherever you buy books - and you can find it in stores tomorrow(!!).

(Links in comments.)

The Science of Second Chances Freakonomics for criminal justice, The Science of Second Chances presents a groundbreaking approach to criminal justice reform, revealing how small-scale int...

My book: us.macmillan.com/books/978125...

An economist's case for second chances Talking with Jennifer Doleac about her new book and what it takes to make cities safer

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I loved talking with Jerusalem Demsas for The Argument podcast, about how to improve public safety. Link below.

Want more? Check out my new book, THE SCIENCE OF SECOND CHANCES, launching in one week(!) and available for preorder now.

More info: jenniferdoleac.com/vice-seminar/

The next ViCE seminar is this Thursday, February 19, at 1pm ET.

Diogo Britto will present: "Small Children, Big Problems: Childbirth and Crime"

Arnold Ventures | Criminal Justice Innovation Fellow Explore careers at Arnold Ventures and join teams working toward lasting, measurable change.

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My team is looking for a CJ Innovation Fellow to support our new Market-Based Innovation portfolio. This portfolio focuses on strategies to improve public safety that involve private sector actors (like AI startups & biotechs). Lots of opportunities to spark catalytic change. ✨

Come join us!

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Curious what research projects the
@Arnold_Ventures
Criminal Justice team is funding? Here is a list of projects funded in Q4 of 2025:

Episode 123: Ezra Golberstein on school-based mental health services Likes Download Share Ezra Golberstein talks about the impacts of school-based mental health services. "Effects of School-Based Mental Health Services on Youth Outcomes" by Ezra Golberstein, Irina Zainullina, Aaron Sojourner, and Mark A. Sander.

Care about child well-being, schools, &/or mental health?

Great discussion between Ezra & @jenniferdoleac.bsky.social on Probable Causation
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The Science of Second Chances Freakonomics for criminal justice, The Science of Second Chances presents a groundbreaking approach to criminal justice reform, revealing how small-scale int...

us.macmillan.com/books/978125...

My first book, THE SCIENCE OF SECOND CHANCES, comes out in two weeks! 🎉🎉🎉

Many of you have asked what you can do to support the book. The best things you can do are (1) pre-order it, wherever you buy books, and (2) tell your friends about it.

Thank you!!🙏

More info: jenniferdoleac.com/vice-seminar/