About the chapter
Dallas-Fort Worth SSN connects scholars to journalists, policymakers, and civic leaders in the DFW metro area.
Leaders
- Criminal Justice
- Immigration
- Race & Ethnicity
University of Texas at Dallas
Members
- Civic Engagement
- Children & Families
- Gender & Sexuality
- Public Health
Texas Christian University
Latest Contributions
What Kinds of Public Policies Promote Human Happiness?
Key Findings Brief,
How Women Legislators Help States Become More Supportive of Older Citizens
Key Findings Brief,
Latest In the News
"Undocumented Immigrants Commit Less Crime than Other People, so What Are We Afraid of?," Alex R. Piquero, Dallas News, April 23, 2019.
Patrick Flavin's research on public spending discussed by , "The States with the Happiest Americans Spend More Money on ‘Public Goods’," Big Think, January 10, 2019.
"We Are Divided on Black Lives Matter and Other Movements," Alex R. Piquero (with ), My San Antonio, December 16, 2018.
Patrick Flavin's research on public spending discussed by , "New Research Suggests Government Spending Can Spread Happiness," Pacific Standard, November 29, 2018.
"Sometimes, Locking Kids Up Makes Matters Worse," Alex R. Piquero, Huffington Post, February 21, 2017.