Tag: Brandi Blessett

Research Explores LGBTQ People of Color’s Experiences with Law Enforcement
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Research Explores LGBTQ People of Color’s Experiences with Law Enforcement

By Tom McLaughlin In 2011, the U.S. Department of Justice issued a report on law enforcement in New Orleans that focused primarily on racial bias and discriminatory practices. Nestled in the report, Brandi Blessett noticed an easily overlooked subsection detailing the intimidation, harassment, and targeting of LGBTQ people of color by law enforcement officers. “This […]

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New Beginnings: Researcher Serves as Valuator for Program Supporting Former Incarcerated Persons
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New Beginnings: Researcher Serves as Valuator for Program Supporting Former Incarcerated Persons

Brandi Blessett, an assistant professor of public policy and administration at Rutgers–Camden, serves as a program valuator for Renew Camden, a program that helps former incarcerated persons reintegrate back into society.

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