Lisel Petis

Women’s incarceration has tripled since 1985, yet the system remains built for men. It ignores the unique challenges women disproportionately face—primary caregiving, trauma, and economic instability—fueling cycles in and out of the system. rstreet.org/commentary/con…

The digital transformation of childhood isn’t just affecting mental health, it’s also changing the nature of juvenile crime and how society must respond to it. @RSI @LoganSeacrest rstreet.org/commentary/net…

Netflix’s “Adolescence” Exposes the Digital Crisis Reshaping Youth and Justice @LoganSeacrest @liselpetis

"There is no mystery to solve, no surprise twist. We know who committed the crime, but we don’t know why: What could drive a seemingly ordinary kid to brutally stab a classmate to death?" @LoganSeacrest @RSI rstreet.org/commentary/net…

"Recent surveys by the Pew Research Center show that 95 percent of teens have access to a smartphone, while 46 percent use the internet 'almost constantly.' The majority use platforms like YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram daily. Smartphones and social media are central to how…

"Though fictional, Adolescence reveals how systems meant to support and protect youth have failed to keep up with the digital realities they now face. Children today aren’t just growing up with the internet, they’re growing up inside of it." @LoganSeacrest @liselpetis

"Studies show that when cash bail is imposed, money does little to ensure court attendance. Many defendants pay nonrefundable fees to bail bond agents but face no additional financial risk if they miss court. The penalty is paid up front in these cases, thereby removing any…

"Most failures to appear involve low-level charges and are not willful attempts to evade the law; rather, they typically result from unavoidable barriers or forgetfulness. A one-size-fits-all response leads to poor outcomes and strains court resources." @LiselPetis

Here are some practical solutions to reduce the number of people who fail to appear for their scheduled court date @LiselPetis

As a former street cop, there were so many times we wanted options when we encountered someone with a minor warrant. It's refreshing that this subject is being discussed in this essay.

Here are some practical solutions to reduce the number of people who fail to appear for their scheduled court date @LiselPetis

"Most failures to appear involve low-level charges and are not willful attempts to evade the law; rather, they typically result from unavoidable barriers or forgetfulness. A one-size-fits-all response leads to poor outcomes and strains court resources." @LiselPetis

Missed court dates often evoke assumptions of evasion or defiance. But for many, the cause is far more mundane and the solutions quite simple. @RSI rstreet.org/commentary/add…

Join us next week! @RSI @smayranderson @AnthonyLamorena @RobertBMelvin @Marc_Hyden rstreet.org/events/legisla…

This reminds me a lot of watching my daughter play soccer when she was 4 yo.

When it comes to crime reduction, cops + community groups always beats either one on its own. Pass it along. thetrace.org/2025/06/detroi…

A sitting state lawmaker was killed in cold blood, and w/in days, the story was buried under the next wave of chaos. The pace of news these days is overwhelming. Still, this piece by @smayranderson is a must read on political violence. @RSI rstreet.org/commentary/jun…

Small investments in juvenile justice can snowball into huge public safety wins. Time is the key ingredient, because compound interest doesn’t add value linearly—it multiplies it exponentially.

"In a criminal justice context, compound interest explains how small, early investments can yield massive returns in public safety." A really novel take by @LoganSeacrest @RSI rstreet.org/commentary/soc…