Jania Stewart-James

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Written By Justice Collaboratory

Associate Research Scholar • jania.stewart-james@yale.edu

Jania Stewart-James

I have a Master's in Social Work from Columbia University with a concentration on policy practice and a focus on contemporary social issues.

Additionally, I have a Bachelor’s in Psychological Sciences from the University of Connecticut where I completed my undergraduate honor's thesis on the physical and mental health effects of perceived discrimination on African Americans. My research interests include community-based alternatives to incarceration, restorative justice, wealth inequality, and racial justice. I am passionate about ensuring equitable access to resources and opportunities for marginalized groups.

Projects

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How do Communities Respond to Gun Violence Prevention Policies?
How do Communities Respond to Gun Violence Prevention Policies?

This project involves a qualitative evaluation of gun violence prevention services in New Haven, utilizing a community-based participatory action research (CBPAR) model. Its goal is to explore: (1) How do individuals and communities impacted by gun violence understand its underlying causes and experience its effects? (2) How do individuals and communities experience gun violence prevention work?

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