Patrick R. Webb

Provides students with an introduction to statistics in the social sciences with emphasis on fundamental terms, critical analytical processes, and practical application.

Investigates the extent to which racial disparities exist as a result of traffic stop decisions and whether traffic stops decisions are consistent with the power threat theory (PTT). Findings indicate that Black individuals are significantly more likely to be stopped compared to other racial groups.

Investigates the opinions of law enforcement personnel regarding the high arrest rates of minority youth. Findings show that race (and other characteristics) are significantly linked with opinions related to disproportionate minority youth arrest, including reported explanations, perceptions of impact, and suggested solutions.

Examines student perceptions of campus crime at two HBCUs. Discusses survey data from nearly 200 students, who express their opinions in association with victimization, offender characteristics, and campus safety strategies.

Identifies specific factors (e.g., DNA evidence, etc.) contributing to wrongful convictions of Black youth. Findings show that compared to other racial groups, Black youth are more likely to experience wrongful convictions as a result of false confessions, faulty eyewitness identification, perjury, and official misconduct.

Examines the extent to which HBCU student characteristics are associated with the race-based stigma of "acting white."

Identifies the extent to which speech is associate with the "acting white" stigma among HBCU students.

Explores the use and impact of legal and extra-legal factors associated with the use of pre-adjudicatory detention among youth in the United States.