Allison Harris
Allison Harris is Assistant Professor of Political Science at Yale University. She holds a Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Chicago.
Voting History
Reducing gun violence
Taking into account both potential implementation challenges and expected efficacy, investing in police-led targeted enforcement directed at places and persons at high risk for gun crime (e.g.,\"hot spot\" policing; gang enforcement) would reduce gun violence.
| Vote | Confidence |
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| Disagree | 8 |
| Median Survey Vote | Median Survey Confidence |
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| Agree | 7 |
Taking into account both potential implementation challenges and expected efficacy, investing in police-led focused deterrence programs (clearly communicating “carrots and sticks” to local residents identified as high risk, followed by targeted surveillance and enforcement with some community-based support for those who desist from crime) would reduce gun violence.
| Vote | Confidence |
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| Disagree | 8 |
| Median Survey Vote | Median Survey Confidence |
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| Agree | 6 |
Comments
Taking into account both potential implementation challenges and expected efficacy, investing in purely community-led violence-interruption programs (community-based outreach workers try to mediate and prevent conflict, without police involvement) would reduce gun violence.
| Vote | Confidence |
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| Agree | 8 |
| Median Survey Vote | Median Survey Confidence |
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| Neutral/No Opinion | 5 |
Comments