About the chapter
The Virginia SSN Chapter was launched in 2021 to create a community of scholars to inform policymakers and journalists about research that can be applied to public discourse and policy decisions. We work with scholars from higher education institutions across Virginia and believe that a more informed citizenry and more informed policy making improves policy outcomes for our communities and our state.
Leaders
Members
- Children & Families
- Gender & Sexuality
- Reproductive Health
American University
- Education
- Inequality
- Race & Ethnicity
University of Virginia-Main Campus
- Public Health
- Environment & Energy
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
- Criminal Justice
- Gender & Sexuality
- Race & Ethnicity
Virginia Commonwealth University
- Civic Engagement
- Colleges & Universities
- Democracy & Governance
James Madison University
Latest Contributions
A Realistic Portrait of the Social Safety Net
Key Findings Brief,
Using Daily Routines to Encourage Civic Engagement
Key Findings Brief,
Latest In The News
"Democrats Aren’t Saying Much About Reducing Poverty and Unemployment. Why?," Christopher Howard, Monkey Cage/Analysis, The Washington Post, October 27, 2022.
Interview on Why Charity Will Never Be Enough To Address Poverty Christopher Howard, NPR Radio Station (KERA) Dallas, October 24, 2022.
"Reducing Child Poverty Shows Promising Trends," Christopher Howard, Opinion, The Virginian-Pilot, September 27, 2022.
"Workhorses, Not Show Horses: Five Ways To Promote Effective Lawmaking in Congress," Craig Volden (with ), Politics + Society, The Conversation, August 29, 2022.
Learn About Membership
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